Month: February 2025

Fire safety and smoke alarm regulations: a guide for landlords

As a landlord, ensuring the safety of your tenants is not only a moral obligation but also a legal requirement. Fire safety is a critical element of property management, and understanding the regulations surrounding smoke alarms is essential to protect your investment and the lives of those who occupy your buildings. Legislative Framework The primary.

New strata laws take effect

The new strata laws that took effect on 3 February 2025 in NSW have changed the way strata managing agents are required to disclose information to owners’ corporations. These changes are designed to increase transparency and ensure that strata managers are upfront with owners about kickbacks and conflicts of interest. The expanded disclosure requirements mandate.

Why you should consider investing in property in 2025

Last month, property analyst Hotspotting announced the data from its Summer 2024 Price Predictor Index, which assessed the suburbs with the steadiest conditions for long-term capital growth. NSW saw ten suburbs on the list, and our very own Charlestown in Lake Macquarie was up there with Lithgow and Springwood in the Blue Mountains as a.

7 New Year resolutions for landlords

While we are in the second month of the calendar year, we have just celebrated the Chinese New Year, so it’s still timely to suggest some resolutions for property investors for 2025. This year, it’s the Year of the Snake; apparently, it’s all about strategy, transformation, and smart investments—qualities that perfectly complement property investment! So.