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New Laws in NSW

With the new year, comes some welcomed new reforms which aim to stop the practice of underquoting. The amendments made to the Property Stock and Business Agents Act of 2002 will provide clarity for buyers and sellers, ensuring consumers are not kept in the dark and that agents are held accountable for transparency. Underquoting has.

What’s holding you back?

It’s nearly the end of the year and like me, you’re probably wondering where it’s gone! I was going to do so many things this year, but somehow life got in the way. There’s always a reason not to do something, particularly if it requires a bit more thought and attention, and many a good.

Pink Ribbon Day

Newcastle Property Management has completed yet another successful “Pink Ribbon Month” in October, this time raising a fantastic $2,800.00 for breast cancer research. Pink Ribbon day is close to our hearts and our staff proudly helped raise funds through the selling of ribbons, merchandise and raffle tickets. We were pleased to present two beautiful hampers.

Landlords Insurance

Are You Really Covered? We are not insurance brokers or pretend to be, but unfortunately we do have to deal with insurance companies on an all too regular basis. The perfect tenant can suddenly change, as life events such as job loss, illness or a separation can affect them. This can lead them to default.

Residential Lease Renewals

Residential Lease Renewals Our Guide to the Pros and Cons NSW real estate agencies do not tend to renew leases with current tenants as a matter of general practice yet it is common practice in other states. Why is there a difference between States? It has been a ‘cultural’ thing to only renew leases where.

OFFERS OVER…..GOOOONE

REINSW Media Release – Underquoting law reforms passed The overhaul of underquoting laws will come into effect on 1 January 2016, after the bill passed the NSW Parliament yesterday (13 October 2015). The new laws will help clarify how agents should market properties, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW. REINSW President Malcolm Gunning.