Tag: rental reform

Proposal to Ban Secret Rental Bidding Comes Under Fire in Australian State

Tenant advocates and real estate agents have criticised New South Wales (NSW) laws designed to help tenants amid warnings that bans on secret rent bidding will drive prices higher. The proposed legislation would close loopholes that allow landlords and real agents to covertly solicit bids on rental properties and take offers without informing other prospective…


Aussie State Government Rejects Calls to End No-Grounds Rental Evictions

The Western Australia (WA) government announced rental reforms that will help balance the needs between renters and landlords as the state is the last jurisdiction in Australia where renters can be evicted with no-grounds. WA Commerce Minister, Sue Ellery, introduced rental reforms on May 26 that will improve the rights for renters and provide certainty for landlords….


Rental Reform for NSW as Prices Continue to Surge

Key rental reforms will be introduced to the NSW parliament as Sydney renters pay record amounts for their homes as living costs continue to soar. The Minns government will on May 10 bring in a new bill as it looks to ban secret rental bidding and create a portable bond scheme to ease pressure on…


Rental Reform for New South Wales as Prices Continue to Surge

Key rental reforms will be introduced to the New South Wales (NSW) parliament as Sydney renters pay record amounts for their homes as living costs continue to soar. The Minns government will on May 10 bring in a new bill as it looks to ban secret rental bidding and create a portable bond scheme to…