'Sledgehammer' approach to risky lending could hurt economy: REIA
Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, has warned that the combined actions of APRA, ASIC and the banks could decrease demand for new properties to such an extent that housing supply dwindles and the construction sector weakens.
REIA launches new course for agents wishing to provide financial information
The REIA has teamed up with the Institute of Public Accountants to launch a new training course for real estate agents who wish to provide financial information about property investment.
REIA reveals finalists in National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has released the names of finalists in its 2017 National Awards for Excellence. The winners will be announced in real estate's 'night of nights', this year being held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra on Thursday 23 March.
Damian Percy, general manager of Adelaide Bank, says affordability won't improve while there is an unwillingness to "confront" voters who are "enjoying structural advantages that continue to keep a fire under house prices".
