Election 2022: regional focus welcome with negative gearing now safe
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Leader of the Opposition’s announcement to provide 10,000 places within the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) for regional Australians living in communities for 12 months or more.
As the price of goods and services increases, the overarching theme of the 2022/23 Federal Budget will be about combating the rising ‘cost of living’ pressures. For property markets this means addressing housing and rental affordability says Matt Tiller Head of Research LJ Hooker
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.
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.