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Renters across NSW will save thousands of dollars when they move home under the Minns Labor Government's new Smart Rental Bonds scheme, meaning they no longer have to find money for a second rental bond before getting their first one back. The new scheme allows renters to transfer their existing bond from one property to the next, eliminating the need to come up with thousands of dollars upfront every time they move home. This is expected to save renters up to $4,000 each tim

analysis of data and charts as of 27th July 2026, provided by SQM Research, Cotality, and realestate.com.au. Sydney just had its worst auction weekend since April 2020, and if you've been wondering when this slowdown would start showing some real teeth, that's your answer. Australia’s property markets have clearly changed direction over the past couple of months, with Cotality's Home Value Index showing values have now fallen around -0.8% over the last month with Sydney an

Owning an investment property can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, but it also comes with financial risks that many landlords underestimate. A reliable tenant, a well-maintained property and professional property management can significantly reduce those risks. However, even the best-managed property can be affected by unexpected events such as accidental damage, severe weather, water leaks, loss of rental income or a tenant failing to meet their obligations. Th

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS ARE CHANGING Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) requirements now apply to the real estate industry. If you are buying or selling property, you may notice an additional compliance step during your transaction. Real estate agencies must identify customers, verify required information and complete Customer Due Diligence when providing regulated real estate services. These requirements are designed to strengthen the i