Some coronavirus restrictions will ease in Queensland next weekend, the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. The changes will kick in first thing Saturday. “Because we have done such a terrific job of flattening the curve, after discussions with the Chief Health…
On Friday 24th April 2020, the Residential Tenancies & Rooming Accommodation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 came into operation, meaning that the new laws regarding special COVID-19 protections for residential tenancies commenced as of the above date. This new emergency…
The Queensland Government has backed down on its coronavirus rental relief package after the real estate industry waged a public campaign alleging the measures favoured renters over landlords. Read full article here.
The Palaszczuk Government’s proposed COVID-19 protections for tenants have come under fire for forcing mum and dad investors to foot the bill for losses from renters they will be banned from evicting. Mass opposition is building towards the plan, which…
Proposed COVID-19 changes to property owner and renter laws have drawn fierce criticism from one peak body and raised serious concerns for another about why the full details need to be released. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland says the…
The Queensland Government today announced that they have created a framework for changes to the Residential Tenancies legislation as a result of the COVID-19 impact. The announcement was a broad overview, so we await the publication of the legislation to…
Amid an extraordinary economic slowdown, the Australian economy is heading for its first recession in almost 30 years. Indicators suggest this fall in demand is starting to weigh on the property market. But a frequent stream of monetary, fiscal and…
Coronavirus QLD: Treasurer Jackie Trad announces emergency rental assistance payment of up to $500 a week, and reveals some important details on the ‘eviction moratorium’. Read the full article here.
As you may be aware, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a six-month moratorium on evictions as a result of financial distress if tenants are unable to meet their financial obligations. While we support the government’s intention to keep tenants safe…
Businesses are expected to be paid a wage subsidy of up to $1,500 per employee, under a Federal Government plan to keep thousands of Australians in work during the coronavirus crisis. Under the plan, to be unveiled later today, big…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the rate of increase in coronavirus cases has fallen in Australia over the past week, showing the social distancing and self-isolation measures are working. While the national death toll rose to 16 following the deaths of…
This time of the year normally brings a higher rate of tenants needing to end their leases early, with reasons varying from relationship break-ups to financial hardship to work transfers. Commonly referred to as ‘Break Lease’, the legislation provides for…
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