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With bushfire season starting across much of the nation, it’s time to prepare rental properties and check they are adequately insured. Bushfire. Just a mere mention of the word strikes fear in the hearts and minds of most Australians and none more so than those living in bushfire-prone areas.     The risk of bushfire […]

Identity theft is costing Australians billions of dollars a year according to a recent analysis by Finder. Finder’s analysis of data released by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has revealed that the cost of identity crime in Australia reached a staggering $3.1 billion in 2019, a substantial 17% increase from 2016. Approximately one in four Australians (25%) […]

Electronic signatures (eSignatures) are an alternative method to ink signing a legal document. There are no legal distinctions in place to differentiate between wet ink signatures and electronic signatures. But for an electronic signature to be legally enforceable, it must meet certain requirements. What is an eSignature? An eSignature (short for electronic signature) refers to […]

In today’s society, legal documents and contracts are becoming increasingly created and exchanged online. Therefore, electronic signatures are extremely valuable in the quick and efficient adoption of documents. So what are the benefits of signing your documents online? Read our guide to find out. What Are eSignatures? You may have heard the term eSignature thrown […]

An electronic signature, or an eSignature, is any electronic means indicating a person’s authorisation or consent to a document. Also known as digital signatures, these can involve you simply typing your name, inserting a photo of your signature or drawing it on your screen. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of what electronic signatures […]

Scammers have taken advantage of the coronavirus crisis to prey on unsuspecting Aussies, with a surprising group most likely to fall victim. The number of scams targeting Australians has soared as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with tens of millions of dollars lost as a result. According to alarming new statistics from the Australian […]

Prior to the pandemic, leasing a home involved a lot of paperwork and back and forth – but the new age of moving means everything can be done from the comfort and safety of home. While online tools like digital application platform 1form already existed, the rental industry has pivoted to completely online processes as a result […]

Around one million Australian families will be eligible for free childcare, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new plan to help out working parents. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Mr Morrison announced a relief package that would come into effect from Sunday night. He said anyone who had a job was considered “essential” and […]

Inspections have now moved online. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted upon almost every industry including real estate. State and federal governments have introduced necessary restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. But the property market continues to operate, with the safety and health of all persons involved the paramount concern.   Below, we answer […]

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has revealed the state’s tough coronavirus lockdown laws will be lifted in 90 days. Key points: Health authorities have confirmed 116 new coronavirus infections in NSW, bringing the state’s total to 2,298 The state’s tough social-distancing restrictions will be lifted on June 30 Until then, people can face on-the-spot fines […]

What help is available if you have lost your job? What can you do about big living expenses? How are the banks pitching in? By Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady MARCH 24, 2020   The coronavirus pandemic is having a dramatic impact on all Australians and their jobs, with estimates hundreds of thousands of people could lose work. […]

The Property Market has been forward planning for some time in preparation for the impact of covid-19. This has included ensuring the safety of our staff and clients, and the transition of our business systems to secure online services, thus allowing staff to work remotely or in smaller, safer groups. As part of our “lock […]

New changes to the property industry in NSW commencing on 23 March 2020 will affect the responsibility of landlords to install, monitor and maintain smoke alarms in rental properties.     From 23 March, landlords are required to carry out annual checks to ensure that all smoke alarms installed in a rental property are still […]

Did you know that winter is the peak time for mould problems? Mould can grow anywhere, but it needs moisture. It can cause health and building problems, so it is important to prevent it and remove it as soon as it grows. As a tenant, it is your responsibility to keep your home reasonably clean, […]

From 13 March this year, all strata buildings in NSW must be fitted with window devices to prevent children falling from windows. Complying safety devices must be installed on all openable windows where the internal floor is more than 2m above the surface outside and where the window is within a child’s reach, less than […]