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Jock Kreitals

Jock is the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Before this, he was Manager Policy where his duties include economic analysis, policy development, representation and advocacy.

He has worked as an economist, policy manager and advisor in both the public and private sectors including a number of industry associations.

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Sep 26, 2016
Improving affordability by reducing planning times
Jock Kreitals

Local council planning delays add to the cost of a new home through additional land tax, council rates, holding costs and interest on loans accrued during the period.

Aug 15, 2016
Action on affordability long overdue
Jock Kreitals

According to a report just released home ownership is slipping away for many Australians and soon less than half of all adults will own their own home.

Jun 17, 2016
Giving ordinary Aussies a chance to enter the market
Jock Kreitals

The ability of investors to gear and use debt is a crucial part of investing and fostering economic growth.

Apr 14, 2016
ASIC warns agents about SMSF advice
Jock Kreitals

Property investment advisers or real estate agents who recommend people invest in property via SMSFs, and who do not have an AFS licence, are breaking the law.

Feb 26, 2016
REIA call for action on stamp duty and affordability
Jock Kreitals

Australia’s property industry is emerging as the main driver of economic growth and increased employment in the transition away from a decade-long reliance on mining.

Aug 26, 2015
How to assist foreign purchasers
Jock Kreitals

Real estate agents can help their foreign investor clients by advising them of the new rules.

 

Apr 10, 2015
Tax
The long awaited tax review
Jock Kreitals

If stamp duties are abolished the forgone revenue will need to be replaced by a higher GST, as advocated by REIA, or by a land tax which was advocated by the Henry Review.

Feb 10, 2015
Abolish conveyance stamp duties
Jock Kreitals

In its pre-budget submission, REIA has urged the Government to abolish conveyance stamp duties and replace them withan efficient source of revenue for states and territories.

Jan 29, 2015
The term 'real estate' should not be trademarked
Jock Kreitals

Allowing a single company to claim trademark rights to a generic term would unfairly hamper competition, writes Jock Kreitals.

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