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When used wisely, AI can be a powerful tool to grow your rent roll without additional headcount. Take a look at the dos and don’ts of AI for property management.
Victoria's new CPD and agents' representative registration regime starts in November 2026, with education requirements phasing in from April 2027. Find out more.
How lenders assess rent roll security, from typical lending ratios to structuring vendor finance and deferred payments.
How Victoria's new Portable Rental Bond Scheme works and how to manage bond administration when a portfolio changes hands.
From 1 July 2026, new AML/CTF obligations extend to rent roll transactions. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know before a deal goes ahead.
The 2026 Federal Budget proposed the biggest changes to property investment taxation in a generation. Here is what Victorian rent roll owners need to know.
Headlines say one thing, but the reality is different for every rent roll and investment property owner. Bust through the myths to reassure your client base.
From 31 March 2026, rental providers and their agents in Victoria must use a prescribed standard form for all rental agreement applications.
Victorian rental law changes will make compliance records a rent roll asset. Here's what property managers need to know ahead of October 2026.
Spot the hidden risks in a rent roll purchase in Victoria and find out how to protect your investment before you sign.
Buying a rent roll in Australia is often framed as a numbers game and based on the assumption: More PUM = more income = more growth. However, as experienced rent roll brokers, we have seen time and time again how there is more to the story.
If you are purchasing a rent roll, ensure your existing property management team can seamlessly integrate additional PUM
Support your staff through rising costs with flexible work and practical strategies, and your efforts will be rewarded.
You need professional support to sell a rent roll in Australia if you want to optimise your final outcome. Here’s who to get in touch with.
Having a specialist lawyer to oversee matters in a rent roll exchange will protect your agency during a sale or purchase.
The risk with an exchange is losing clients immediately after the transaction is announced, which is always inevitable to some extent. Because of this, exchanges include a retention period, giving everyone around six months before numbers are finalised.
If you're selling or buying a rent roll, it’s easy to assume the process mirrors a standard property transaction. Once you hit the contract stage, especially the Heads of Agreement (HoA), you’ll realise this type of deal is a lot more nuanced.
How long does it really take to buy or sell a rent roll? While some deals can wrap up in 6 months, others can take longer. The final timeline depends on complexity, preparation requirements, due diligence finance approval and the responsiveness of both parties.
Victorian rental law reform moved from “coming soon” to “here now” on 25 November 2025, and the flow-on effects will be felt throughout 2026.
From 1 March 2027, rental providers will need to ensure their leased investment properties meet new energy efficiency standards for heating, cooling, hot water, ceiling insulation, shower heads and draughtproofing.
Every rent roll includes sensitive information about property owners, renters and sometimes contractors. During an exchange, it can be confusing to understand who can access what data, exactly what should be exchanged and how to handle the transfer of information legally and professionally.
‘Reasonable’ due diligence is an essential step in your rent roll sale or purchase, but it’s important to clarify what it actually means in practice.
Buying a rent roll is not without its complexities, and while you will spend a lot of time focused on due diligence, negotiation and transition planning, what happens immediately after the purchase has the potential to make or break the value of the asset.