The introduction of minimum housing standards has been seen as a positive initiative by the rental sector. However, as property managers, to be expected to determine the structural soundness and safety of a property you manage is both ludicrous and dangerous. You should always seek professional advice as the risk of doing anything else is…
The damage that mould can cause, both to a property and the health of the inhabitants, can be costly. The question is whose responsibility is it? It is a proven fact that the presence of mould in a home can be harmful to our health. If we ingest, inhale or come into direct contact with…
With the festive season rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your holiday season checklist is ready for activation so you and your team can enjoy a stress-free break. 2021 is almost over! With most real estate offices closing so staff can enjoy some well-deserved down time, now is the time to ensure your…
Whether you work in property management or the community housing sector, maintenance and repairs are an ongoing matter you are required to manage for tenant and worker safety and wellbeing. That means you need a network of fully licensed and insured tradespeople with the right checks and documents you can rely on. And now, there…
With some states and territories changing their legislation to allow tenants to make ‘minor modifications’ to the property they are leasing in order to make it feel more like home – without landlord consent in some cases – what can you, as a property manager, do to protect your landlords in the event that a…
Experts warn Australia has a largely unrecognised problem of sub-standard housing with more than a million Aussies reported to be living in poor or very poor conditions, according to a study of rentals across Australia. The ABC reported a story that sheds light on this hidden reality. David Billet and Craig Vrybergen have both been…
At Maintenance Manager and PropertySafe, our team has been working hard behind the scenes, both in and out of lockdown, to keep a step ahead of changing rental legislations around the country and to learn how we can serve you better. Since our acquisition by Home Trades Hub Australia (HTHA) in November 2020, we have…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and confusion for everyone, and property management has been no exception. Now that the roadmap to freedom has been revealed by Scott Morrison and some state premiers, what happens now when tradies need access to a property for repairs and maintenance? Now that the roadmap to freedoms have…
An online survey conducted by REA of 6700 Australian renters in December 2020 shed light on the current rental landscape in Australia. Its findings are important for property managers as it is only when you understand who your renters are, what they value most and what concerns them most that you can develop a meaningful…
New minimum rental standards in Victoria came into effect at the end of March 2021 and all renters are now being encouraged to inspect a property for compliance before signing a rental agreement. Are your rental providers ready? Significant changes have been made to the state’s renting laws in 2021 with a view to making…
The entire NSW coast from Tweed Heads to the Victorian border has experienced damaging winds, heavy rainfall and wild surf as a weather system that has brought the worst flooding in decades. While some parts of the state may see some sunny weather, this does not mean that the danger is over. Premier Gladys Berejiklian…
PropertySafe has been acquired by Home Trades Hub Australia. HTHA was formed in August 2020 and seeks to make the lives of Australian’s and New Zealanders easier when it comes to the delivery of a full home services solution. HTHA is backed by IAG and RACV, two of Australia’s most trusted brands, especially when it…