March 2025 Newsletter
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NSW CPD update: Upcoming CPD Webinars & Face-to-face training!
QLD CPD update: Discount offered!
Industry updates: Where the property market is rebounding fastest as interest rates fall.
February 2025 Newsletter
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NSW CPD update: Upcoming CPD Webinars & Face-to-face training!
QLD CPD update: Discount offered!
Industry updates: Sydney home prices plunge amid interest rates warning, Changes to rental laws.
Employment Opportunity: Employment opportunity in the ACT!!
January 2025 Newsletter
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NSW CPD update: Online Compulsory CPD, Stay tuned for upcoming Face-to-face training dates in 2025!
Industry updates: Record year of housing handouts, changes by Aussie governments, Sydney home prices fall further below peak, Revealed: 10 surprise places to invest in property in 2025.
Read MoreOctober 2024 Newsletter
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Newsletter snapshot:
NSW CPD update: Ballina Face-to-face, Upcoming Webinar training.
Industry updates: Some millionaires, some struggling: The fall-out of Adelaide's 50% property price hike, Myer family’s Melbourne mansion could sell for $100m+, Qld agent handed 10-year ban and $30k fine, Home prices fall in parts of Sydney as ‘buyer's market’ looms.
Job Opportunities!
Some millionaires, some struggling: The fall-out of Adelaide's 50% property price hike
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Adelaide's property market has surpassed expectations and this year has continued to surprise. But this level of growth may not last long, experts say.
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Newsletter
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Newsletter snapshot:
NSW CPD update: Face-to-face AND Webinar training dates released!
Industry updates: Making renting fairer in NSW, New laws introduced to improve strata living.
Commercial Updates: Blue Mountains: 'rare' opportunity to invest at the Three Sisters, Airbnb boom hits a wall as landlords slash prices to lure tourists.
July 2024 Newsletter
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Newsletter snapshot
NSW CPD updates
Industry updates: Sydney defies gravity smashing out a fresh home price record, Homeowners warned of looming ban on dangerous renovation product, Why it’s a better time to buy a home right now, National Property Manager’s Day!
Job Opportunities: Exciting opportunity for a part-time Property Administration Professional, located on the Sunshine Coast! Interested? Reach out to Gillian Gatt: gillian.gatt@AusDN.org.au
New rental laws commence in South Australia on 1 July 2024 under "biggest update of rental laws" in nearly 30 years
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23 June 2024
In a media release today, the South Australian Government has announced the commencement of major rental reforms from 1 July 2024. This comes after earlier reforms were introduced to SA renting laws on 1 September 2023.
The July 2024 reforms also follow the State Government’s proposed bill from November 2023 to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1995, and it seems the then-proposed changes will now become law.
Read MoreJune 2024 Newsletter
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Newsletter snapshot
Mothers Day Giveaway Winner Announced!!
Industry updates: Cheap rentals drying up in Townsville, 100 granny flats a week: Families turn to ‘instant’ housing solution
Commercial updates: Brisbane CBD tower being sold by DWS Group could trade for $112m.
On the road again! Stay tuned for our upcoming Face-to-face classes!
NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!
November 2023 Newsletter
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3 November 2023
Newsletter snapshot:
Industry updates: NSW strata sector updates October 2023 // NSW Government introduces strata sector reforms, extends existing property services commissioner role // National Association of Renters' Organisations launches report on principles for strengthening renters’ rights.
Disciplinary action: Former Victorian estate agent convicted over illegal transfers of client funds // Victorian estate agent facing disciplinary action for poor conduct // Western Australia Consumer Protection urges tenants to report racist behaviour after agent reprimanded and suspended // NSW Fair Trading publishes results from underquoting compliance inspections, confirms $52,800 in fines issued.
Legislative changes: South Australian government clarifies further commitments to improving housing outcomes for tenants and prospective tenants // Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act.
NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online! Plus more face-to-face classroom CPD options!
WA CPD: WA agents, don’t forget to enrol in and complete your CPD by 31 December 2023!
Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act
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1 November 2023
In a media release today, the South Australian Government has announced the introduction of “landmark rental reforms” to parliament as part of its commitment to improving housing outcomes in the rental market.
Under the proposed bill to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1995, changes to legislation would include:
introducing prescribed grounds to terminate or not renew a tenancy
extending the notice period to end a tenancy from 28 days to 60 days
allowing tenants to have pets in rental homes with reasonable conditions
protecting tenants’ information
ensuring rental properties comply with minimum housing standards
providing additional support for victims of domestic violence.
South Australian government's commitment to improving housing outcomes
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27 September 2023
In its latest issue of ‘CBS Connect’, South Australia’s Consumer and Business Services (CBS) announces the State’s commitment to greater protection for prospective tenants.
Earlier this month, we reported on new laws surrounding the prohibition of rent bidding in South Australia, which commenced on 1 September 2023. CBS has since clarified further commitments to improving housing outcomes for tenants and prospective tenants.
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