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This Week:
Rents remain at record highs but growth is easing, vacancies have nudged up, and investors should focus on cash flow resilience. The RBAs latest minutes leave the door open to another rate rise in early November, keeping borrowing conditions tight. Cyclone reinsurance pool data shows about $1.6b in losses to date, a reminder to review cover and mitigation ahead of storm season. NSWs first End of Tenancy Survey indicates most leases are ended by renters, underscoring the need for documentation and compliance. Practical tips throughout link back to landlord insurance protections.
EPISODE 3247 | Insurance for Landlords Weekly Property News Wrap | Wed, 14th Oct 2026
19 Oct 2026 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to Insurance for Landlords Weekly Property News Wrap, Im Paige Estritori, and its Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
First up, Australias latest quarterly rental report on 9 October shows advertised rents at record highs, around six hundred and seventy‑five dollars a week nationally, with capital cities near seven hundred. Growth has slowed and vacancy has edged up to about one and a half per cent, the highest since early 2022. Demand is still tight, but price momentum is easing. Keep cash flow resilient with a healthy buffer, and make sure your landlord insurance includes loss of rent so a longer vacancy or dispute doesnt derail plans.
Next up, fresh coverage today of the Reserve Banks September meeting minutes says another rate rise is still possible in early November, with the cash rate already around four point six per cent. Borrowing conditions remain restrictive into summer. If repayments lift again, factor in higher holding costs and avoid leaning solely on rent increases. Check your cover for tenant default and rent loss to protect cash flow if pressure builds.
Meanwhile, on 12 October, new data from Australias cyclone reinsurance pool showed about one hundred and thirty‑three thousand claims to date, with net incurred losses around one point six billion dollars. The pool reinsures a large share of home and strata risks across the north, and premium discounts are flowing where homes have eligible mitigation in place. With storm season approaching, review your sum insured, clear gutters and fix minor defects, and ensure your policy covers severe‑weather damage and provides temporary accommodation for tenants if the property is uninhabitable.
Also this week, NSW released its first End of Tenancy Survey results after last years reforms. Renters ended about eighty‑five per cent of leases, while landlord‑initiated endings were mostly for moving back in or selling. The takeaway for rental providers is clear: document lawful reasons, give the required notices, and keep records to support any bond claims. Good compliance reduces disputes, and landlord insurance with tenant damage and liability protection adds another layer of peace of mind.
Thats the wrap. For flexible cover that helps safeguard your rental income, building and contents, visit insurance-for-landlords.com.au and get a free quote today. Im Paige Estritori—thanks for listening.
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Depreciation: The reduction in the value of an asset over time, used in insurance to calculate the actual cash value of property.
