New Queensland Legislation limits the frequency of rent increases

From 1 July 2023, rent may only be increased once every 12 months, for all new and existing tenancies. Read more
New Queensland Legislation limits the frequency of rent increases


New minimum housing standards to be implemented in all Queensland tenancies from 1 September 2023

The new minimum housing standards for Queensland tenancies are designed to ensure that rental properties meet certain basic requirements in terms of safety, security, and functionality. Read more
New minimum housing standards to be implemented in all Queensland tenancies from 1 September 2023


What are my obligations as a Landlord if my Tenant wants to keep a pet in my Queensland rental property?

Changes to tenancy legislation around pets in a Queensland rental property came into effect on 1 October 2022. Under the new laws as landlords will no longer be able to impose a blanket “no pets” policy. Read more
What are my obligations as a Landlord if my Tenant wants to keep a pet in my Queensland rental property?


Is your property ready for 2022 Smoke Alarm Legislation ?

From 1 January 2022, smoke alarm legislation specifies that all Queensland dwellings will be required to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms, in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling and on every level, in all domestic dwellings leased and sold. Read more
Is your property ready for 2022 Smoke Alarm Legislation ?


Should I Allow Pets In My Rental Property?

By Michael Mata | Source: Your Investment PropertyThere’s a growing supply of houses and apartments in many of Australia’s capitals. Brisbane has a looming apartment glut, and the city’s vacancy rate now sits at 2.7% for houses and 3.1% for units, according to the Domain Group. To compound the problem, rents are on the decline. To attract quality tenants, Andrew Stae... Read more
Should I Allow Pets In My Rental Property?


Blind and Curtain Cord Safety Queensland

Apr - May 2014 | Residential Tenancies AuthorityLessors are obliged to ensure a rental property is in a good state of repair and fit for the tenant to live in.To minimise the risk to children, all new corded blinds, curtains and window coverings must comply with a national safety standard.Blind and curtain cords have the potential to harm babies and children, who can be easily entangled in... Read more
Blind and Curtain Cord Safety Queensland


When should you change managing agents ?

If you are not happy with your current managing agent or property manager, and have communicated your concerns, and your concerns have not been addressed, then it may be time to switch managing agents.Can I change managing agents mid tenancy / mid lease ?Your tenants lease will remain valid even if you change agents mid term. In fact, we find that most tenants are happy when landlords make the ... Read more
When should you change managing agents ?