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    38,314 domestic violence assaults: why NSW rental laws are changing
    Property Management

    38,314 domestic violence assaults: why NSW rental laws are changing

    New NSW rental laws for domestic violence from 21 September 2026. Agents must update procedures for tenancy terminations, rent, and property management.

    By Sarah | RET Nightcap co-host & RET Digital News Desk15 Sept 20262 min read
    When a 5am ice bath becomes a body corporate problem
    Property Management

    When a 5am ice bath becomes a body corporate problem

    A Cairns ice bath dispute offers property managers a useful reminder about noise, evidence and the limits of body corporate by-laws.

    By RET Editorial12 Sept 20262 min read
    What Happens When You Skip Due Diligence on a Rent Roll Purchase?
    Property Management

    What Happens When You Skip Due Diligence on a Rent Roll Purchase?

    Don't skip crucial rent roll due diligence when purchasing. Learn the risks of skipping checks and how to verify before settlement.

    By Jo-Anne Black | Founder of Black Book Solutions8 Sept 20262 min read
    The Cheapest Way to Grow a Rent Roll Isn't Buying One
    Property Management

    The Cheapest Way to Grow a Rent Roll Isn't Buying One

    Rent roll acquisition is the headline strategy for property management growth, and for good reason. Buying managements is fast, measurable and moves the balance sheet in a single transaction.

    By Giordano Stepancic is the chief executive and co-founder of Property.Credit,29 Aug 20262 min read
    Two Dollars or Thirty Per Cent? The Rent Forecast Agents Cannot Treat as Fact
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    Two Dollars or Thirty Per Cent? The Rent Forecast Agents Cannot Treat as Fact

    Treasury and NAB figures have fuelled debate about Australian rents. Here is what property managers should tell landlords about the tax reforms.

    By Real Estate Today Editorial Team20 Aug 20262 min read
    Property Managers Don’t Need More Technology. They Need Their Time Back.
    Property Management

    Property Managers Don’t Need More Technology. They Need Their Time Back.

    Tapi’s Jason Colbey says principals should stop buying technology first and start by asking their teams where the working week is actually going.

    By Real Estate Today Editorial Team18 Aug 20262 min read
    Two Dollars or Thirty Per Cent? The Rent Forecast Agents Cannot Treat as Fact
    Property Management

    Two Dollars or Thirty Per Cent? The Rent Forecast Agents Cannot Treat as Fact

    Treasury and NAB figures have fuelled debate about Australian rents. Here is what property managers should tell landlords about the tax reforms.

    By Real Estate Today Editorial Team18 Aug 20262 min read
    Property Managers Are Being Blamed for Repairs. The Tradies Are Not Available.
    Property Management

    Property Managers Are Being Blamed for Repairs. The Tradies Are Not Available.

    Queensland's tradie shortage is delaying rental repairs and increasing pressure on property managers. RET examines the operational response agencies need.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    Repairs Are Victoria's Biggest Rental Issue. Where Is the Workflow Breaking?
    Property Management

    Repairs Are Victoria's Biggest Rental Issue. Where Is the Workflow Breaking?

    Repairs lead renter enquiries across 84% of Victorian electorates. RET examines where property management maintenance workflows may be breaking down.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    The Trust Account Risk Sitting Inside Every Real Estate Agency
    Property Management

    The Trust Account Risk Sitting Inside Every Real Estate Agency

    The Compliance Blind Spot Every Agency Principal Should Be Checking Standfirst: A recent NSW compliance operation has put trust account governance back under…

    By RET Editorial13 Aug 20262 min read
    Property Managers Are Recording More Than Ever. Has Agency Policy Kept Up?
    Property Management

    Property Managers Are Recording More Than Ever. Has Agency Policy Kept Up?

    Victorian rental inspections face scrutiny over video recording. Are Australian property management agencies equipped to handle new data privacy demands?

    By RET Editorial10 Aug 20262 min read
    The ATO Warning Every Property Management Department Should Read
    Property Management

    The ATO Warning Every Property Management Department Should Read

    ATO issues crucial guidance for property managers on accurately reporting rental property expenses, impacting agency workflows and landlord tax returns.

    By RET Editorial7 Aug 20262 min read
    Kolmeo's State of Property Management Survey sets a new national benchmark for the industry
    Property Management

    Kolmeo's State of Property Management Survey sets a new national benchmark for the industry

    Nearly two in five Australian property managers are considering leaving the profession or remain uncertain about their future, according to Australia's first independent State of Property Management Survey, highlighting the need for a stronger evidence base.

    By RET Editorial25 July 20262 min read
    What People Get Wrong About Property Managers
    Property Management

    What People Get Wrong About Property Managers

    Explore the true role of property managers in Australia. Beyond maintenance, they balance investment protection with tenant wellbeing and complex legislation.

    By Ahead of National Property Managers Day, Harcourts Head of Property Management Karmen Costigan reflects on a profession that's often misunderstood, but rarely appreciated for the work it does behind the scenes.23 July 20262 min read
    State of Property Management Survey Launched to Expose Industry Pressures Across Australia
    Property Management

    State of Property Management Survey Launched to Expose Industry Pressures Across Australia

    A new national survey is set to shine a spotlight on one of the most under-pressure roles in Australian real estate, giving property managers a long-overdue voice backed by credible, independent data.

    By RET Editorial30 Apr 20262 min read
    Owning Her Story: How One Woman Turned Adversity Into Strength
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    Owning Her Story: How One Woman Turned Adversity Into Strength

    Real Estate Today Australia delivers the latest property industry news, rankings, and insights for agents, networks, and professionals nationwide.

    By RET Editorial6 Apr 20262 min read
    Simplicity in Leadership: Why “Less Is More” Will Define Property Management Careers in 2026
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    Simplicity in Leadership: Why “Less Is More” Will Define Property Management Careers in 2026

    Real Estate Today Australia delivers the latest property industry news, rankings, and insights for agents, networks, and professionals nationwide.

    By RET Editorial6 Apr 20262 min read
    Victoria to Ban Rental Listings Without Fixed Prices from November
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    Victoria to Ban Rental Listings Without Fixed Prices from November

    The Victorian Government has announced a significant change to rental advertising laws, confirming that from 25 November 2025, all rental listings in the state must include a fixed, single price.

    By RET Editorial25 Oct 20252 min read
    From Repossession to Remarkable
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    From Repossession to Remarkable

    This is a story of a home given a second chance, blossoming from a problem into a promise. In 2017, a neglected 1930s bungalow at 22 Panmure Place was sold as a mortgagee repossession, unloved and stripped of its character.

    By RET Editorial29 Sept 20252 min read
    Bespoke Media Targets Industry Blind Spot with Launch of Global Property Management Club
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    Bespoke Media Targets Industry Blind Spot with Launch of Global Property Management Club

    “The property management space is on its knees,” said Bespoke Media CEO Nic Fren. “They simply aren’t getting the support or tools they need for the often thankless work they do. We want to change that.”

    By RET Editorial21 June 20252 min read

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