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Apr 14, 2023

Superannuation reform an opportunity lost to assist younger generations and retiree renters being denied home ownership - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)’s ‘Submission: Legislating the Objective of Superannuation’ has encouraged the Treasury to take a bigger picture approach to defining what a successful retirement means.

Apr 13, 2023

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Privacy act review proposals are a regulatory overreach: REIA

In its feedback to the Attorney General, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Hayden Groves said that the current proposals in the Privacy Act Review Report will have major implications on the real estate industry for no real gain.

Apr 12, 2023

Housing supply in Queensland falls as foreign investors taxes bite - HIA

“Since imposing additional taxes on foreign investors in 2016 the volume of new apartments commencing construction has fallen by 47 per cent,” stated Mike Roberts, HIA’s Executive Director Queensland.

Apr 12, 2023

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Time to wind back foreign investor surcharge, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on the Queensland Government to rescind foreign investor surcharges, in light of the state’s housing crisis.

Apr 11, 2023

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REINSW supports NSW Government’s supply focus

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s focus on supply to address the critical shortage of housing for people across the state, including renters.

Mar 21, 2023

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Government intent on driving away investors, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on the Queensland Government to immediately withdraw its startling comments which dangerously put rent control on the table yet again.

Mar 15, 2023

Politics

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REINSW reveals real housing policy solutions

Ahead of the election, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has unveiled a policy package which calls on both major parties to focus on the inhibitors to, and costs adversely impacting, the provision of housing supply in the state – both for owner- occupiers and renters.

Mar 8, 2023

Strata Community Association (NSW) warns the incoming NSW government to continue David Chandler’s fight against building Defects

Strata Peak Body Strata Community Association (NSW) President Stephen Brell has called on both Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns to commit to the continuation of key property and building industry policy reform projects ahead of the NSW state election.

Feb 16, 2023

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REIA says housing supply and affordability can be addressed today

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves said that Budget 2023-2024 should place an emphasis on measures that can help the many Australians right now.

Feb 13, 2023

Rent control not a panacea for rental pain - REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says calls from tenants’ advocates for rent control in Queensland is a short-sighted solution to a complex problem.