DURING A TENANCY – Renters must be given a ‘fee free’ way to pay their rent, including by EFT or, for renters receiving Centrelink payments, via Centrepay – Renters can make some modifications to their homes with or without consent – Broken air conditioners and mould and damp issues are treated as urgent repairs –
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BEFORE STARTING A TENANCY – Rent bidding is banned – There are restrictions on what can be asked on an application: renters cannot be asked about their bond history, previous VCAT hearings or a bank statement showing daily transactions – Renters must be given information about unlawful discrimination (Statement of Information for renters) – Renters
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There is no doubt that more and more notices to vacate are being challenged by renters these days. Whether this is triggered by the current market conditions or other factors is debatable, however, the fact remains that many investors are not easily obtaining possession of their properties when they want or need it. VCAT must
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From basic to brilliant: Melbourne has undergone significant gentrification of once undesirable, working class suburbs. Gentrification is the process where a neighbourhood undergoes urban renewal and revitalisation, typically leading to increased property values, which sees lower-socio economic residents replaced by more affluent newcomers. Typically, gentrification takes decades, slowly transforming once working-class neighbourhoods in inner-city areas;
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Choosing the right estate agent Buying, selling or renting a home is one of the most important decisions you will have to make, and it can also be one of the most complex. An estate agent should be dedicated to simplifying the process for you to make it as stress free as possible, but the
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Capital Gains Tax is a term you’ll often hear when it comes to the sale of investment properties. It is one of those taxes no one really wants to pay. A little quick history, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was introduced in Australia in 1985 and applies to any asset you’ve acquired after this time. Basically,
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Australia is experiencing record levels of inflation as a result of knock-on effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and strong consumer demand. We are set to forecast up to 8% by Dec 2022. In Australia, the most significant price hikes have been in dwelling purchases by owner-occupiers, automotive fuel, furniture and fruit
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PAUL GERVASI If you haven’t met Paul yet, he is part of our expansion (and happens to be Nikki’s dad). Paul has now joined with his daughter and united on an aggressive plan for further growth. Paul has planted his flag firmly in the commercial space here at Nicole Gervasi Property Group after running a successful City
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As the price of goods and services increases, the overarching theme of the 2022/23 Federal Budget will be about combating the rising ‘cost of living’ pressures. For property markets this means addressing housing and rental affordability. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will combat strong inflation growth, later in the year, by following the lead
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