Effective from May 19th 2025, the new NSW rental reforms have introduced significant changes to enhance tenant protections and modernise the rental landscape. Key updates include the end of ‘no-grounds’ evictions meaning that landlords must now provide valid reasons such as a property sale, major renovations, or tenant breaches when ending a lease. The reforms also make it easier for tenants to keep pets and require landlords to offer more rent payment options. Additionally, rent increases are now limited to once per year, supporting greater stability and transparency for tenants.

Rachael Beadman, Director and Head of Property Management, explains, “As your property managers, we are always one step ahead. We’ve already updated our systems and processes to fully comply with the new reforms. The rental market in the eastern suburbs is also showing signs of change, with vacancy rates easing from around 1% earlier this year to approximately 2%. This modest increase in available properties is offering tenants more choice in what has traditionally been a highly competitive market. However, demand continues to exceed supply across many suburbs, driven by the area’s close proximity to the CBD, coastal lifestyle, and access to top-tier amenities.”

We currently have around 40 properties available for rent, ranging from stylish one-bedroom apartments to luxury family homes. Well-presented and competitively priced properties are still leasing quickly. As tenant expectations rise, presentation and value remain key to attracting and retaining quality renters. Premium suburbs like Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, and Rose Bay continue to see strong enquiry and lease activity.

Those looking for a quality family-sized home to rent right on the cusp of Bronte and Clovelly should check out 38A Arden Street, Clovelly. Offering exceptional value for its size and location, the smartly renovated four-bedroom home is opposite Clovelly Child Care Centre just 900m to Clovelly Beach and 1.5km to Bronte Beach and is perfectly configured for family life with loads of outdoor space, ducted air and a lock-up garage. For a private viewing, please call Katrina Borg on 0400 455 026. 

Couples looking for a lifestyle pad to rent would be hard pressed to find a better apartment in Bondi than the boutique garden flat at 2/2 Penkivil Street, Bondi for $700/week. One of only 14 in the block backing onto Thomas Hogan Reserve, the stylish one-bedroom apartment opens to a lush common garden and is an easy 500m walk to South Bondi village’s social scene and will be open for inspection tomorrow, Saturday 24th from 1.30pm to 1.45pm.