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Pool fence laws explained… again

Posted by admin on 21 February 2011

pic courtesy affordablefencing.com.au

If you can keep track of this legislation you have far too much spare time on your hands! We have to – it’s our job!

Since December 1st Queensland pool owners have new legislation to comply with to ensure their fences meet the required standards and are kid-proof. Eventually the rules will cover all pools but for now it’s only when you sell or lease your property – and yes this includes apartments and all buildings with shared pools. For the full details read our earlier blog post.

Late last year the government recognised that getting the required inspections and certifcates issued for all body corps was going to take some time, so they agreed we could sell or lease your apartment without a certificate – but only if we gave the buyers and tenants formal notices that there wasn’t one.

Now they’ve moved to include leasing of homes with “non-shared pools” (that’s house pools to you and me), admitting that the state’s building inspectors have a few things on their plate right now, plus we don’t want rental stock sitting empty waiting for certificates. So if you’re leasing your house with a pool you do not need a compliance certificate, provided you issue a notice advising that there isn’t one. If you’re selling your house and it has a pool you do need a certificate before you can sign a contract. This recent change is for leasing only.

At least that’ll be the case until July 8th, when it will all change again…

Tags: Brisbane landlords, Brisbane Property Management, Brisbane property manager, pool fencing laws Queensland, rules of renting, selling a house Brisbane, selling an apartment Brisbane
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Gabba house overcrowded

Posted by admin on 5 October 2010

City Council has swooped on a number of overcrowded homes across the city including one in Lockhart Street, Woolloongabba. This house apparently had 15 students living in it when Council’s officers inspected.

Today’s Courier Mail reports the house was one of 298 raided since July.

Council has some fairly clear rules on numbers of people in each dwelling and if there’s more than 5 unrelated residents they have boarding house requirements that apply. There are some unscrupulous landlords out there who know they can make a quick buck renting rooms to international students. Many of these students are prepared to accept lower standards to save money.

Not real nice to live next door to these places either.

Tags: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane landlords, international students Brisbane, Lockhart Street Woolloongabba
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The poor tenants of Brisbane! City Council’s new fine of $100 is going to stink out Brisbane rental properties.

Posted by admin on 25 February 2010

We’ve just read all the news online about the new fine imposed for leaving your bin out for more than 48 hours and we don’t strongly disagree.
As residents of inner city and suburban streets of Brisbane we like a neat street. But as real estate agents we wonder – who will pay the fine?

We’ve today gone out to a property under our management to complete the exit inspection, the tenants have moved on. The tenants have done exactly what we expect them to do and left their bin out waiting for bin day. I’m not dragging it in and dragging it back tomorrow (especially on 30 homes a month) Where would agents fine time. And..Yuck!

366 comments on news.com.au clearly shows people have an opinion on this issue. As a tenant or landlord in Brisbane what would you prefer?
a) Tenant leaves bin on street and property manager pulls in within reasonable time frame
b) Council fines landlord, so bin is left inside and stays full (ooh stinky for next tenants)

We know for sure it will be landlords that will pay the fine (Council has all their records at their fingertips and nothing for the tenants) and that doesn’t seem fair.

We know it is an issue, but I think a ‘repeat offender’ system might have to be adopted. Your thoughts?

Tags: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane landlords, Brisbane Property Management, Brisbane property manager, Brisbane rental properties, Brisbane tenants, real estate agents Brisbane
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Brisbane rents flat-line: Where will 8% growth come from?

Posted by admin on 16 January 2010

MEDIA RELEASE
Saturday 16th January 2010

New data on Brisbane’s rental housing market was released yesterday and it shows the city’s rents flat-lined during 2009. According to the Residential Tenancies Authority statistics, the December quarter again showed no change to median weekly rents.

Bees Nees Research Managing Director, Rob Honeycombe says a typical Brisbane house has now had the same rent for a year, with apartments rising just 1%. So this week’s controversial Australian Property Monitors forecast for an 8% rise during 2010 is “ambitious”, he said.

“There’s a shortage of rental homes, no doubt about that. But 8% growth is a big leap from 0%”, Mr Honeycombe said.

December’s stats showed a 3 bedroom Brisbane house rent remained at $370 per week while a 2 bedroom apartment still costs $355.

Mr Honeycombe said the APM forecast pointed to greater job confidence amongst Brisbane tenants and the end of the First Home Boost as stimulants for higher rents.

“On the ground, real estate agents are reporting a busy January market with a lot more turnover than any time during 2009. But tenants are not generally agreeing to big rent increases. There’s obviously still caution about their jobs and rent affordability remains top of mind.”

“Landlords are still cautious too. Their mortgage rates are up and they don’t want to risk a vacant home.”

“This will be a better year for property investors but we’d argue the rent rise will be a steady one.”

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