International students make up less than seven per cent of all rental homes
The Student Accommodation Council has congratulated the government for finally doing its own modelling on the impact of international students in the rental market – finding they make up less than seven per cent of all rental homes.
REIA backs HAFFF but housing affordability remains critical
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of funding for social and affordable housing but remains concerned about broader housing affordability issues, says REIA President, Ms Leanne Pilkington.
Melbourne strata reform could unlock over 100,000 new dwellings - Urbis
Melbourne's housing supply could see a significant boost through strata reform, according to new research by Urbis, says Mark Dawson and Alex Nunn, Directors at Urbis.
New Plan for Victoria must consider diverse housing needs and strategies - REIV
REIV welcomes the Victorian Government’s proposed Big Ideas outlined in its New Plan For Victoria but urges the government to deliver a sufficient variety of housing options to meet Victorians’ diverse living preferences says Kelly Ryan, Chief Executive Officer REIV.
Policy reset required to build 1.2 million homes - HIA
While social and affordable housing is crucial for supporting with home ownership, a balanced approach that also boosts private market housing is essential to address Australia’s broader housing crisis, says HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
Hon Clare O’Neil MP new Minister for Housing and Homelessness
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) welcomes the announcement from Prime Minister Albanese of the appointment of Hon Clare O’Neil MP new Minister for Housing and Homelessness.
REIQ bids for bold housing reforms in State Election policy paper
Making the dream of home ownership a reality for more Queenslanders is the overarching aim of the State Election policy suite launched by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), saysAntonia Mercorella.
Victoria’s Housing Crisis: tax reforms crucial to achieving new home target
With recent Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing the number of new home constructions in Victoria has slumped to a decade low, REIV is again urging the Victorian Government to consider modernising its property taxation strategy.
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has revealed another under-handed NSW Government plan to charge property owners more to offset increasingly “unaffordable” insurance costs says REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin.
REIQ calls out home truths on State Government’s housing response
Ahead of the State Budget next week, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling out the woeful state of the housing crisis and pushing for an accountable delivery plan from both parties.
