Smart Rental Bonds NSW 2026: What Landlords Need to Know
Can tenants transfer their rental bond in NSW? Discover how Smart Rental Bonds work, what happens with property damage and how landlords are protected.
Leasing
-
-
One of the More Common Causes of Toilet Blockages
Keeping your bathroom clean and well maintained is an important part of caring for your home. While hanging toilet cleaners are a popular choice, they can sometimes create unintended maintenance issues, which is why we generally recommend avoiding them. Risk of Falling into the Toilet Hanging toilet cleaners are attached to the rim of the toilet…
-
The Small Improvements That Help Rentals Lease Faster
When a rental property sits on the market longer than expected, owners often assume the issue must be price. While pricing is certainly important, in many cases the difference between a property that leases quickly and one that lingers online comes down to presentation and small practical improvements. Tenants today have access to hundreds…
-
Land Tax in NSW
If you own an investment property in New South Wales, land tax is one of those less-glamorous but essential parts of property ownership to keep on your radar. It doesn’t apply to everyone, but when it does, it can make a noticeable difference to your annual expenses — so it’s worth understanding how it works and whether you might be affected.
-
Pets in Rentals – What’s Changed in NSW?
Pets in Rentals: What NSW’s New Laws Actually Mean If you’ve been keeping an eye on rental reforms, you’ll know that pets have been a hot topic for a while now. As of 19 May 2025, the NSW Government has officially made it easier for tenants to have pets—but there are still some important steps…
-
Suburb Spotlight: Rental Market In Manly
As part of our Suburb Spotlight series, this month we’re focusing on the rental market trends in Manly, one of the Northern Beaches’ most iconic locations. When it comes to renting in Manly, it’s important to understand the latest trends, particularly regarding rental prices, growth, and how long properties are staying on the market. Here’s a…
-
Rent Market Update – August 2024
Even in the depths of winter, people are still on the move. Not quite as much as at other times of the year, but we have been pleasantly surprised by the interest we are receiving for many of our available properties. As always, for those where the number of enquiries are not where they should…
-
Fairness in Question: Notice Period Reforms for Landlords
Notice Periods to End a Residential Tenancy Agreement in NSW As a landlord in New South Wales, understanding the legal requirements for ending a residential tenancy and making informed decisions about lease renewals is crucial. This blog post explores the notice periods required for terminating a lease in NSW and discusses whether lease renewals are…
-
What the ‘R’ word could mean for Rental Property Owners
With the media currently enjoying tossing around the prospect of our economy falling into recession in 2024 (they love using words like “teetering” and “about to plunge”), we thought it would be a good idea to do our own research into the implications for rental property owners if a recession was declared. Because it has…
-
Rental Market Update – June 2024
As we move into the cooler months, it’s a great time to discuss the real-time state of the local rental market here in the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore areas. Recently, the media has been abuzz with talk of a rental crisis, while this was true three months ago when the rental market was…
