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Oct 14, 2022

AHURI findings confirm obvious: government assistance crucial to fixing social housing

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has noted the latest report released by Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) highlights the need for additional supply with AHURI finding that only 3000 affordable social housing properties were built per annum against a...

Oct 13, 2022

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Proposed public ‘landlord register’ is unjustified, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) looks forward to the Housing Summit surfacing fresh ideas to solve the state’s crippling housing crisis, but says the recent suggestion from Tenants Queensland to establish a public-facing ‘landlord register’ is unjustified.

Oct 12, 2022

REINSW: Property tax an absurd affordability ‘solution’

With the NSW Government planning to introduce the property tax Bill into Parliament today, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has reinforced the absurdity of proposing to tax something to make it more affordable.

Oct 3, 2022

Productivity commission’s housing affordability report supports REIA’s plan

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report into housing affordability adding that “it supports REIAs plan for addressing the housing crisis.”

Sep 30, 2022

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Property Council Welcomes Landmark Housing Report From Productivity Commission

The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed the Productivity Commission’s landmark review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA).

Sep 30, 2022

REIQ welcomes State Government’s shelving of land tax regime

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has congratulated the state government for not proceeding with its controversial new land tax regime.

Sep 28, 2022

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REIA welcomes regional first home buyer guarantee (RFHBG) as prices in regions surge

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee which becomes available on Saturday 1 October 2022.

Sep 8, 2022

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Encouraging ‘rightsizing’ is the right move, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is welcoming the Albanese government’s move to introduce a Bill to parliament to encourage Australian pensioners to downsize their homes.

Sep 5, 2022

REIA Launches campaign to axe Stamp Duty

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has today launched a new national and multi-year campaign with a clear objective: the phase out of stamp duty.

Sep 5, 2022

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REIQ calls for repeal of illogical land tax regime

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the Treasurer slipped the Bill through parliament with haste and scant detail, and without proper legal and taxation advice from suitability qualified stakeholders.