Victorian Budget 2018-19 is a lost opportunity, says REIV
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria is disappointed that the Andrews Labor Government has not provided any property tax relief in its Budget handed down this week.
Royal commission highlights drastic need for property investment advice regulations
The banking royal commission has highlighted the drastic need for property investment advice regulation, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).
Developer sues Vic planning minister over stalled developments
Developer David Joachim has sued Victoria's planning minister, Richard Wynne, after two of his developments were stalled by the minister's planning freeze.
NSW Attorney General fails landlords, tenants: REINSW
The High Court has ruled that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal does not have jurisdiction where one or more of the parties to the dispute are interstate.
Agent selection service commissions should be transparent: REIA banking royal commission submission
Agent selection services, while appearing to be a free service, are actually paid for by agents, who often pass on the cost in the form of higher charges to the vendor.
High immigration levels boost economy, but housing impact must be managed: government report
A new report by Treasury and Home Affairs says Australia's high immigration intake boosts economic growth, but the flow-on effects on infrastructure and housing must be carefully managed.
New NSW housing code to boost the 'missing middle' in Sydney
Homeowners and developers wanting to build medium-density housing should find approvals faster and more straightforward under new processes being introduced by the NSW government.