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How to Navigate NSW Tenancy Rights and Recover Your Bond

In NSW, a rental bond is a security deposit paid by the tenant at the start of a tenancy. The maximum bond amount is four weeks rent for unfurnished.

By Property & Suburbs Desk • 9 min read

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How to Navigate Sydney Council Approval for Home Renovations

This includes house extensions, deck additions, garage conversions, new fences over one metre high in the front yard, and any structural changes.

By Property & Suburbs Desk • 10 min read

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How to Get a Rental Property Inspection Checklist for Sydney

What a Routine Inspection Covers Landlords and property managers in NSW can conduct routine inspections of rental properties up to four times per year.

7 min read