(16/01/2020) In a major development for the Strata industry, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has recently held that Biowood cladding installed externally on a Sydney building is combustible and must be removed as it is a major defect.
(14/01/2020) Property managers have a hard gig, to say the least. The sheer scale of their responsibilities is staggering and professional negligence claims are, unfortunately, not unusual.
(19/12/2019) Smoke alarm maintenance is about protecting your client’s investments, the lives of your tenants, and your agency.
(11/12/2019) Vendor identity fraud is more common than it should be, yet many agents still have not implemented prevention procedures to protect themselves.
(22/10/2019) Industry Reforms, it’s a term that’s been thrown about for years – now it's time to understand what they really mean
(3/10/2019) Fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in Australia and costs the economy in excess of one billion dollars every year.
(30/08/2019) RealtyProtect landlord insurance provides investment security and protects landlords in the event of unexpected loss
(28/08/2019) Keeping quiet in the wake of a cyber security breach is now a thing of the past, after laws mandating notification came into force last year. Here’s a reminder of what you need to know about the scheme.
(8/08/2019) Why property managers should recommend landlords insurance to their clients.
(1/08/2019) In what circumstances can a disclaimer effectively relieve an agent from liability? And when is an agent simply the messenger of the information, rather than the source?
(28/06/2019) What is professional indemnity insurance and why do you need it?
(13/05/2019) The frequency of network security breaches continues to rise. Are you protected?
(3/05/2019) Is your cybersecurity enough? A law firm recently loses over $200,000 in a social engineering scam.
(28/03/2019) Your guide to understanding NCAT and preparing your case.