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Your Questions About Rental Minimum Standards – Answered
We’ve gathered the most common questions about Rental Minimum Standards (RMS) for Victorian rental properties and provided answers to help you navigate your legal obligations.
Kathryn Docking
12 hours ago3 min read


Take the pressure off with aligned safety checks
We’ve recently updated our systems to better fit the varied expiry date patterns across a large rent roll and explain how this works in this article.
Kathryn Docking
14 hours ago2 min read


Rethinking Maintenance and Compliance in a New Regulatory Era
we share an industry perspective on why traditional reactive models are under pressure and why more structured, predictable and cost-effective approaches are fast becoming essential.
Damon Hill
5 days ago3 min read


Why Extreme Weather Makes Proactive Property Maintenance Essential in Australia
Extreme weather across Australia is putting homes under pressure. Proactive property maintenance helps rental properties weather the storm damage, flooding, roof leaks and electrical risks . Cyclone Fina in Darwin and the intense storm that hit Brisbane this week exemplify a growing national pattern: Australia’s extreme weather events are arriving more often, causing heavier damage and offering far less warning. For anyone managing a portfolio of properties - property manag
Lucy Peacock
Nov 272 min read


Putting People First in Community Housing
Prioritising people has never been more important in the housing sector - our tools are developed with both residents and asset managers front of mind.
Lucy Peacock
Nov 242 min read


Rethinking Maintenance in Australia’s Housing Sector: Why Subscription Models Make Sense
How maintenance subscription models can support housing groups in moving from reactive repair to proactive management.
Damon Hill
Nov 163 min read


Why Annual Smoke Alarm Safety Checks Are So Important
We look at what's involved in an annual some alarm safety check and why they are so important for Victorian rental properties.
Kathryn Docking
Nov 112 min read


Understanding Rental Minimum Standards in Victoria
We look at the current categories of Victorian Rental Minimum Standards and what our data shows are the most common areas of non-compliance.
Ashley Miniken
Nov 102 min read


Comparing Your Options for Rental Minimum Standards Inspections
We explore different approaches for checking Rental Minimum Standards in rental properties.
Ashley Miniken
Nov 83 min read


Your Weekly Rental Property Compliance To-Do List: One Simple View, Every Week
This new feature will make your rent roll compliance even easier with everything you need on the one page.
Kathryn Docking
Nov 71 min read


Regional Compliance: The Challenges of Keeping Your Rent Roll Covered
The challenges of keeping a rent roll compliant in regional Victoria.
Kathryn Docking
Nov 32 min read


Changes Ahead: What Victoria’s New Energy Standards Mean for Rental Properties
We look at the most recent reforms to Victoria's building and rental standards.
Kathryn Docking
Jul 313 min read


The Benefits of Minimum Standards Regulations for Rental Property Owners
We look at the positive side effects of rental regulations for landlords and rental property owners
Kathryn Docking
Jul 164 min read


Taskforce Named Most Innovative Proptech for Second Year Running
We're thrilled to have been named Most Innovative Proptech for second year running!
Kathryn Docking
Jul 112 min read


Taskforce Australia Appointed as Maintenance Partner for Salvation Army Housing
Taskforce announced as trade services provider for Salvation Army Housing.
Marketing @ Taskforce
Jul 92 min read


We're making some changes to our pricing.
We're making changes to the pricing of our services, and explain them to you in this article.
Kathryn Docking
Jul 43 min read


Taskforce Australia Appointed as a Preferred Supplier to BigginScott
We're proud to announce our appointment as a preferred supplier to our real estate partner BigginScott.
Kathryn Docking
Jul 12 min read


5 Key Things to Consider When Choosing an External Provider for Safety Checks — and What Their Tech Should Offer
How the right technology solution from a safety check provider can have an impact on your productivity, client satisfaction and ultimately your bottom line.
Kathryn Docking
May 142 min read


Aligned Safety Checks
An overview of aligned safety checks - what they are, what the key benefits are, and how you can align safety checks across an entire rent roll.
Kathryn Docking
May 72 min read


Let's Get Social! How To Give Your Business A Boost Online...
Making the most of social media can be key for growing a small business.
Kathryn Docking
Mar 252 min read
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