Election 2022: regional focus welcome with negative gearing now safe
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Leader of the Opposition’s announcement to provide 10,000 places within the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) for regional Australians living in communities for 12 months or more.
New research reveals extent of housing affordability concern - Property Council of Australia
New research has revealed almost 70 per cent of voters fear younger people will never be able to buy a home in this country, believing the great Australian dream of home ownership is now out of reach for most Australians.
Australasian Auctioneering Championship returns for 2022
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) have today announced the highly anticipated Australasian Auctioneering Championship (AUSTROS) is returning in 2022.
Housing inquiry proves bipartisan national plan is needed: REIA
REIA has welcomed the handing down of the Inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia (the Report) by the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue which reported 16 intersecting recommendations for the Federal Government’s attention.
John McGrath – Survey shows women prefer apartments in blue-chip areas
There is also some correlation between gender home ownership and jobs according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.
Impediments to housing supply must be addressed - HIA
“The recommendations set out in today’s release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.
As the price of goods and services increases, the overarching theme of the 2022/23 Federal Budget will be about combating the rising ‘cost of living’ pressures. For property markets this means addressing housing and rental affordability says Matt Tiller Head of Research LJ Hooker
“Australia’s population growth slowed to just 0.3 per cent over the year to the September Quarter of 2021, close to the slowest rate of growth for more than 100 years,” stated Nick Ward, HIA Senior Economist.
House prices hit a 20 year record for annual growth: REIA real estate market facts
House prices have increased at the highest rates in two decades with a rise of 25.1% for the twelve months ending December 2021, the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts has found.