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Victoria’s Renting Taskforce Is Now Permanent: What It Means for Property Managers

Victoria has made its rental enforcement team permanent and expanded its resources. Here’s what the move means for property managers as further rental reforms take effect.

Taskforce Australia14 September 2026

Property Managers5 min read

How to Help Rental Safety Checks Run Smoothly (and Avoid No-Access Fees): A Guide for Property Managers

Avoid no-access issues and delays on your rental safety checks. A property manager's guide to helping gas, electrical and RMS checks run smoothly.

Kathryn Docking14 September 2026

Property Managers5 min read

Victoria's Upcoming Changes to Rental Laws and New Rental Energy-Efficiency Standards

Victoria’s new rental energy-efficiency standards introduce different requirements, triggers and deadlines from 2027. This practical guide simplifies what’s changing and explains how property managers can prepare their rent rolls now.

Taskforce Australia14 September 2026

Housing Providers5 min read

Housing Electrification in Australia: What It Means for Property Owners and Portfolio Managers

Housing electrification means replacing gas-powered heating, hot water and cooking appliances with efficient electric alternatives. Across Australia, governments are supporting this transition through a mixture of regulations, rebates, building standards and energy-efficiency programs—but the approach differs significantly between states and territories.

Taskforce Australia17 August 2026

Property Managers5 min read

How the Role of Property Managers Has Evolved from Reactive Repairs to Strategic Asset Management

Property maintenance is evolving beyond reactive repairs. Discover why changing housing standards, rental compliance and lifecycle asset management are reshaping how housing organisations protect asset performance, housing quality and long-term value.

Taskforce Australia8 July 2026

Property Managers5 min read

How Rental Compliance Is Redefining Property Management

Rental compliance is no longer just about meeting legal obligations. Discover how changing housing standards are reshaping property management, governance and long-term asset stewardship.

Taskforce Australia1 July 2026

Property Managers5 min read

Funda-Rentals Campaign Reveals How Broad The PM Role Has Become

Consumer Affairs Victoria's Funda-Rentals campaign is designed to educate renters about their rights and responsibilities. But look closely at the topics it covers—from minimum standards and safety checks to privacy protections, pet requests and dispute resolution—and a different picture emerges. The campaign offers a surprisingly useful snapshot of just how broad the property management role has become, and how increasing renter awareness may influence the profession in the years ahead.

Taskforce Australia15 June 2026

Property Managers5 min read

Why safety check repairs create big admin for property managers

When a technician finds a repair during a rental safety check, the repair itself is rarely the problem. It's the owner call, the secondary booking, the tenant coordination and the follow-up invoice that create the real burden. Here's why small rectifications create outsized admin — and how to reduce it.

Kathryn Docking27 May 2026

Property Managers5 min read

How to compare rental compliance providers

Comparing rental compliance providers can be misleading when pricing structures, inclusions and compliance cycles vary significantly between providers. This guide explains how to assess rental compliance pricing properly by looking beyond headline costs to understand what is included, when additional charges apply, and how pricing behaves across a full two-year compliance cycle.

Taskforce Australia20 May 2026

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