PropertySafe

24/06/2024

🏠✨ Victoria and New South Wales are introducing rental taskforces aimed at improving minimum rental standards. Read more below ->

PropertySafe is here to support property managers and landlords in meeting these requirements. We offer comprehensive inspection services for Victoria and New South Wales that assess properties for compliance against the rental minimum standards. For more information visit www.propertysafe.com.au.

https://www.propertysafe.com.au/news/victoria-new-south-wales-rental-taskforce

The recent announcement by the Allan Labor Government regarding the establishment of a new renting taskforce, aims to tackle rental provider misconduct, addressing a range of rental offences, including false advertising, renting out properties that fail to meet minimum standards, and failure to lodg

19/04/2024

Our team have been hitting the pavement in Melbourne this past week and sharing insights with Property Managers on how we can help them with minimum rental standards, gas, electrical and smoke alarm safety checks.

If you would like to know how PropertySafe can help, have a look at our website- www.propertysafe.com.au

26/03/2024

We had a wonderful time attending The REIQ PM Conference last week. We meet so many incredible Property Managers and had a lot of fun with our Easter Egg Hunt. Congrats to all the winners!

28/02/2024

In VIC, agents play a key role in ensuring a renter is properly informed prior to entering a residential agreement.

Would you be able to answer these questions from a prospective renter?

⚡️ When was the last electrical safety check?
🦠 Has the rental had any mould issues in the past?
🏠 Does the rental meet the rental minimum standards?

PropertySafe provide inspection solutions for minimum housing standards, gas and electrical safety checks in VIC.

Learn more here:- https://www.propertysafe.com.au/

08/02/2024

The Consumer Policy Research Centre partnered with Tenants Victoria to do a mystery shop of 100 rental homes in VIC from Feb - Apr 2023. The mystery shoppers went to the open inspections as undercover renters to assess the rental against the Minimum Housing Standards and the report was released this week - https://cprc.org.au/is-it-liveable/

When it came to 'structural soundness' they agreed that this minimum standard is the one most in need of clear guidance from CAV to assist rental providers and people who rent.

"It’s very difficult for people who rent to assess whether their property meets this minimum standard. The term “structurally sound” is not defined in relevant building or rental legislation."

PropertySafe always recommend a professional to check if there is any doubt, and we offer state specific reports that check against these kind of standards - call us 1300 350 000 or visit our website www.propertysafe.com.au for further details.

Are private rental properties safe, clean and liveable?.CPRC and Tenants Victoria conducted a mystery shop of 100 rental properties in Victoria. While many properties met the minimum standards, issues such as maintenance, visible mould, and lack of window coverings were associated with poorly mainta...

06/02/2024

Sadly, these stories are becoming quite common despite the legislation changes to Minimum Housing Standards in most states.

The seriousness of a structural issue may not always be obvious and could cause serious harm to occupants. In this case the renters were lucky to escape any injury.

If in doubt, always get a professional in to check 🧐

The renters were made to live in the 'dangerous' property for two months before something was finally done. Find out more.

16/01/2024

This article from Real Estate Business serves as a reminder as to the financial compensation claims that can be a result of an unresolved mould issue. In this case, the mould had been caused by the inaction of the landlord to repair.

If in doubt, always get a professional in to check🧐

In a reminder of the obligations on landlords, an ACT tribunal has ordered Canberran landlords pay compensation for failing to address a mould issue in their rental property within the required timeframe.

14/11/2023

Last week we attended The REIQ Brisbane Property Manager breakfast. We met so many fantastic Property Managers, it was such a great event. Special congratulations to Jessica Doyle from Matthews Real Estate Annerley who won our ch*****ne draw 🥳 🥂

06/09/2023

Join the REIQ and PropertySafe as they discuss all things minimum housing standards, share stories of their experiences and provide recommendations.

This webinar recording will keep property managers a step ahead of the changes for residential tenancies coming into effect today.

FREE for REIQ members: https://members.reiq.com/REIQ/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WEB2308MHS

30/08/2023

TOMORROW the QLD minimum housing standards come into effect for any new or renewed tenancy. Today's final standard is the laundry.

Things to consider:
👩‍⚖️ Not entirely defined, we may learn more from QCAT decisions
👗 ‘Functional’ laundry could include:
Tub, sink, taps, connections, lighting, wall mounts, clothing lines, drainage, etc.

If you need help with the new standards, our Safer Home Evaluation inspection covers this as well as any high-risk safety observations.

Contact us for more information:-
W: www.propertysafe.com.au/she-qld
P: 1300 350 000
E: [email protected]