REIQ and Q Shelter launch urgent appeal to property owners as homelessness soars
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Q Shelter have joined forces to launch a campaign to encourage property owners to release their Queensland-based properties onto the long-term rental market. According to Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the REIQ - “The Queensland rental market was...
@realty appoints industry veteran Ray Milton to improve transparency
Former Real Estate Institute of Queensland State President, Ray Milton, has joined the agency in the new position as compliance officer. CEO James Taylor said he started @realty in 2014 with the goal of a nationwide agency with the highest standards of professionalism.
REINSW: You can’t tax something to make it cheaper
With voters heading to the polls on Saturday, housing affordability will be top of mind for many. But the NSW Government’s plan to introduce a new tax on property to somehow make it more affordable defies basic logic, says the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW).
$30 million kickstart for regional housing - NSW Government
The delivery of homes will be fast-tracked in regional communities experiencing housing pressure, ahead of the NSW Government’s initial response to the Regional Housing Taskforce recommendations.
Changes to money laundering laws should consider home buyers, tenants and impacts on small business - REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has urged the Inquiry into Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to deliver recommendations that target sophisticated money launderers without creating a financial burden on home buyers, tenants and real estate...
Easier access to Residential Tenancy Support Package Rebates
The NSW Government has made the Residential Tenancy Support Package more accessible from today, with COVID impacted tenants now able to apply directly for a rebate of up to $4,500, as long as their rent has been reduced by at least that much.
REIA delivers a three point plan to tackle big picture housing supply and affordability issues
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has made the case for tax and supply reform through a simple three point plan to the Standing Committee on Taxation and Revenue.
Affordability remains key issue as investors flock to COVID-free states - REIA
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said new loan commitments to owner occupiers fell while investors increased their interest in zero COVID states.
Building shutdown disappointing and challenging says HIA
The HIA says the decision by the Victorian Government to shutdown all building sites in Melbourne and certain municipalities for the next two weeks is both disappointing and challenging for the residential building industry.