May 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Mothers Day Giveaway!

  • Industry updates: Renters targeted by new Victorian fire safety partnership.

  • Commercial updates: Melbourne CBD retail vacancies tighten as businesses come roaring back.

  • 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!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Industry updates: Housing supply isn’t keeping up with migration intake in key regions, Coastal hotspot at 'bottom of the cycle' tipped for major turnaround

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's first 25hours hotel on the market for $100m ahead of planned opening next year.

  • 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!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Affordable QLD suburb takes out ‘best beach in the world’ gong, Real estate agent branded ‘lazy’ after awkward ChatGPT blunder on rental ad.

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's Marble Bar – a timeless commercial real estate asset without peer, Afterpay's Sydney headquarters The Brewery hits the market with $140m price guide.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter
  • Industry updates: Relief for borrowers amid fresh signs interest rates have peaked, Rents jump 33% in two years as crisis deepens.

  • Commercial Updates: Doubts loom over key asset class in 2024, ’Trophy’ site listed for first time in 60 years in Central Coast tourism hotspot.

  • NSW CPD updates: Complete your CPD in one day at our Coffs Harbour venue.

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

11 January 2024

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: From Nambucca Heads to Old Bar: Where to buy a beach house on a budget, The wildest auction moments from Aussie bidders in 2023, What are the chances of buying a home in 2024?

  • Commercial Updates: 2024 shaping up as a big year for commercial business sales.

  • NSW CPD updates: Class 1 and Class 2 Real Estate CPD - Gosford, January 24.

  • Jobs Board: Starting in Real Estate and looking for a role in Business Broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters.
    Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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December 2023 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

6 December 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Five ways to prep staff pre-Christmas party // Residential tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament in WA // Pets get the nod under NSW strata reforms.

  • Commercial updates: Workspace reinvention.

  • 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!

  • Jobs board: Starting in real estate and looking for a role in business broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters. Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

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!

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Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act

Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act

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.

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

1 September 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: NSW licensees in charge: Ensure assistant agents are qualified by March 2024 // NSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for multi-licence holders clarified.

  • Disciplinary action: Queensland Fair Trading charges Cairns real estate agent over 13 offences.

  • Legislative changes: Further reforms to rent bidding in NSW // Rent bidding illegal in South Australia from 1 September 2023 // New laws around minimum housing standards commence 1 September 2023 in Queensland.

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New laws around minimum housing standards commence 1 September 2023 in Queensland

New laws around minimum housing standards commence 1 September 2023 in Queensland

1 September 2023

The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has announced the introduction of minimum housing standards for all new tenancies from 1 September 2023, meaning that if a tenancy agreement is signed or renewed from this date, the property must meet minimum housing standards. The new laws around minimum housing standards will apply to all remaining residential tenancies from 1 September 2024, providing landlords with the opportunity to bring their currently-tenanted rental properties up to speed with the changes.

The RTA has also released updated forms for residential tenancies to reflect the new laws around minimum housing standards.

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May 2023 Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

5 May 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide Mother’s Day discount code!

  • Industry updates: NSW Fair Trading's recommendations for the handling of personal information and tenancy applications, Changes to NSW CPD for 2023-2024.

  • Disciplinary action: Unlicensed individual acting as WA agent ordered to pay over $23,000 in fines and costs.

  • Legislative changes: Rent increase limits and minimum housing standards for Queensland tenancies.

  • Important reminder: ACT CPD due 30 June 2023 for licence holders.

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Rent increase limits and minimum housing standards for Queensland tenancies

Rent increase limits and minimum housing standards for Queensland tenancies

28 April 2023

Following significant reforms to residential tenancy laws in Queensland in October 2021 and October 2022, and with more changes yet to come, the Queensland Government has outlined what tenants, landlords, and agents can expect in upcoming changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.

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