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Oct 24, 2019
Politics
NSW building reforms introduced into Parliament

A whole suite of reforms to be introduced to the building and construction industry thanks to the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019

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Oct 21, 2019
The Economy
Politics
Foreign Investment Rules
Could Canberra hold the secret to successful decentralisation?

It often gets a bad rap, but Canberra could hold the secrets to planning for Australia’s growing population and successfully decentralising our major cities, researchers say.

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Oct 14, 2019
The Economy
Mortgages
Lending
Politics
Regulations
Peak housing body supports First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the move by the Senate to pass legislation to support first home buyers

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Oct 9, 2019
The Economy
Tax
Politics
Fears new land tax reforms will cripple South Australian market

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) has formally presented its Land Tax Submission to the State Government

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Oct 4, 2019
Politics
Regulations
Compliance
Changes on November 1 to Residential Tenancies Act are cause for concern, according to REIACT

The implementation of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act by the ACT Government, will create havoc for landlords, says Institute

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Sep 27, 2019
Politics
Regulations
WAAA welcomes findings of 'long overdue' short stay inquiry

The West Australian Apartment Advocacy (WAAA) has welcomed the Short Term Accommodation Parliamentary Inquiry's recommendation that the industry should be regulated through a state-wide registration system.

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Sep 26, 2019
Politics
Government
Land tax bill will have a negative effect on residential market: REISA

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has criticised the state government's draft Land Tax Amendment Bill released earlier this month, saying it will likely have a negative impact on the residential housing market.

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Sep 20, 2019
Politics
Regulations
Significant changes requested in submission for STRA market in NSW

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has lodged a submission on the NSW Government’s draft framework on regulating the Short Term Rental market

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Sep 16, 2019
Politics
Government
First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme moves forward

The Housing Industry Association welcomed the Government’s introduction of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Bill (NHFIC) on Thursday, which provides a platform to establish the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme announced during this year’s Federal election. 

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Sep 9, 2019
Politics
Government
Tasmanian housing debt deal needs to be managed carefully, says REIT

Real Estate Institute of Tasmania president Tony Collidge has welcomed the federal government's announcement to waive the state's $157.6 million housing debt but says more resources are needed to fully address the affordability and access issues.

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