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NSW Introduces Tighter Rental Regulations for Agents

By Ravs Realtors · 28 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Eliteagent
Photo: cedarsx / flickr · CC BY 2.0

New legislation in New South Wales aims to tighten rental rules, limiting the personal data real estate agents can collect from applicants and imposing fines for non-compliance.

While specific to NSW, such regulatory shifts often influence broader rental market practices. This could lead to more standardised and privacy-conscious rental application processes across Victoria, including Melbourne's western growth corridor.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Eliteagent.

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