The Australian city where pet owning tenants are most welcome
Finding the purrfect property just got a little easier
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Sydney is the most pet friendly city for renters even though landlords are under no obligation to say ‘yes’ to their furry tenants, new data has shown.
Research from Ray White Real Estate revealed that pet friendly listings in Sydney have increased by more than 300 despite the fact that including pets is not the default position on leases in NSW and landlords do not need to give a reason for refusal.
A national survey of pet ownership in Australia showed a rise in companion animals over COVID. The survey by Petfood Industry showed that the number households with dogs increased from 40 percent in 2019 to 48 percent in 2022. For cats, the increase was from 27 percent of households with at least one cat in 2019 to 33 percent in 2022.
Ray White data analyst William Clark said advertising properties as ‘pet friendly’ automatically increased the level of interest from tenants with pets.
Melbourne recorded the next highest number of pet friendly listings, followed by Brisbane and Adelaide. But not every state has the same rules regarding the right of refusal to tenants with pets, Mr Clark said.
“Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the ACT do not grant landlords automatic right to refuse pets on their property, and rejecting a pet application requires a department-approved reason to do so,” he said. “Victoria requires landlords to go one step further and apply to the VCAT and get permission to refuse the pet within 14 days of receiving the tenants request for a pet. While Queensland also requires a reply within 14 days, there is no independent oversight over the reason the landlord gives for a refusal like the VCAT provides in Victoria.”
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For as little as $48,000, buyers can hold a three-bedroom luxury Eveleigh residence in Broadbeach, with completion not due until late 2028.
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Buyers eyeing Eveleigh Broadbeach no longer need to find a full deposit to lock in an apartment.
Using a deposit bond, purchasers can secure one of the development’s 94 premium residences for as little as $48,000, holding their apartment until completion in late 2028 without tying up hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
It’s a structure that’s already proving popular. Rather than a full cash deposit of 5 or 10 per cent, buyers pay a one-off fee for a deposit bond, a financial guarantee issued by an approved provider that provides sellers with the same security as cash.
If the purchase completes as agreed, the bond simply expires.
For buyers with sufficient assets but who would rather keep their money working for them, whether that’s an investment portfolio, proceeds from another sale, or savings earning interest, the deposit bond removes the pressure to find a lump sum upfront.
The apartment is secured, the cash stays liquid, and settlement isn’t due for more than two years.
Designed by Rothelowman and developed by Hirsch & Faigen, with construction by Maxcon, Eveleigh is a 30-level tower delivering just four residences per floor across two- and three-bedroom layouts.
Rather than traditional wraparound balconies, living spaces are brought directly to the glass, so the ocean horizon becomes part of the everyday experience rather than something viewed from behind a rail.
Residents will have access to a north-facing pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness facilities and indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, along with a rooftop residents’ lounge offering panoramic coastal views.
The timing suits a market that isn’t slowing down. Broadbeach has recorded capital growth of 20 to 25 per cent year-on-year in some segments over the past 12 months, with vacancy rates sitting around one per cent.
Two-bedroom luxury apartments are achieving $1,500 a week in rent, three-bedroom more than $2,000, on a permanent, long-term basis.
“Secure now with just $48,000 and look forward to your new home in late 2028,” says LJ Hooker Broadbeach principal Matt Conduit.
To find out more about securing an apartment at Eveleigh Broadbeach with a deposit bond, contact Matt Conduit on 0418 741 949
*$49,500 payment is a deposit bond premium, based on a purchase price of $2,870,000. Subject to approved purchasers, Terms and conditions apply.
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