“With the election now behind us, a spike this week is a distinct possibility" says REINSW
Housing policy played a key role in the election and with Labor’s victory, the shared equity proposition for some first home buyers of the Help to Buy scheme presumably awaits, says Tim McKibbin, Chief Executive Officer, REINSW.
Amid Housing Affordability Commitments, Where Are the Housing Quality Commitments?
Property peak body Strata Community Association (SCA) is pleased at recent policy announcements directed at first home buyers, but extremely concerned about the lack of policies to ensure their quality.
REIA says big picture needed to keep The Great Australian Dream alive for all Australians - Election 2022
In the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to create big picture structural changes to enable supply and properly deal with the decreasing housing affordability says REIA President Hayden Groves.
The Property Council of Australia today welcomes expanded guarantee scheme
The Property Council of Australia today warmly welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to extend the house price caps within the Home Guarantee Scheme, helping more people bridge the deposit gap. The new capital city and regional city price thresholds announced today will apply from 1 July ...
REIA to use proptech solutions to trial national real estate license exchange
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has been awarded a coveted government innovation grant to develop a national real estate license exchange (Project RE-ID).
Unlock The Potential For A Better Built Environment - Strata Peak Body SCA Sets Out 2022 Federal Election Agenda
SCA’s 2022 campaign is prioritising three key areas of reform for the strata property sector, sustainability in strata, insurance affordability and availability, and a better quality environment are property peak body Strata Community Association’s (SCA) top priorities for future governments to...
@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).
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...