Search Results for: Annastacia Palaszczuk
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Palaszczuk Government makes a commitment to introduce mandatory CPD for Queensland agents
The REIQ has welcomed the commitment from the Palaszczuk Government to introduce mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) for real estate professionals, but as of yet there is no time frame for the changes to come into place. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the promise, made by Treasurer Jackie Trad, was the successful outcome the REIQ had been working towards. “We…
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Queensland Government to introduce rent cap
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has this morning given the strongest indication the State Government will push ahead with a plan to cap rent rises to one per year.
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Is Queensland’s First Home Owner Grant all it’s cracked up to be?
The Queensland Government has doubled the state’s First Home Owner Grant but a property expert warns the offer may not be as good as it first appears.
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Queensland Government reviewing new rental laws to stop landlords skirting rent rise rules
The Queensland Government is reassessing regulations curbing rent increases in light of allegations suggesting property owners are exploiting loopholes to bypass the recently introduced rental caps.
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Queensland Budget offers “little hope” for long-term housing solutions
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland says Queenslanders looking to enter the property market or secure long-term shelter for their family will find “little hope” in the State Budget.
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The effects of the housing crisis on real estate professionals
Property management is a high pressure, high stress job that can take an emotional toll on property management staff at the best of times.
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Queensland housing crisis action plan revealed
A multimillion dollar cash injection to help struggling tenants stay in their homes, along with an audit of government-owned land will be among the Queensland Government’s response to the recent Housing Summit.
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Controversial Queensland land tax shelved
The Queensland Government has shelved its controversial land tax, with the state’s peak real estate body saying the decision is the right one to make.
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REIQ: State Budget misses the mark
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has hit out at the State Government’s 2022-23 Budget, saying it is disappointed at the lack of action on housing affordability and accessibility.
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Queensland stops all arrivals from New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT
Overwhelmed by new residents relocating from NSW Victoria and the ACT, Queensland has slammed borders completely shut.
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REIQ anticipates three-day lockdown will cause minimal disruptions to local real estate sector
A snap three-day lockdown has been announced for Greater Brisbane today but the Real Estate Institute of Queensland says the region should have minimal impact on local real estate businesses.
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BREAKING: This weekend’s Gold Coast auctions to be restricted due to COVID-19
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has placed tighter restrictions on gatherings in Gold Coast homes from 8am, on Saturday, 29 August. “Coming into effect from 8:00am Saturday, we are going to extend those limits of people inside your homes to 10 people, and those gatherings outside to 10,” Ms Palaszczuk said. “I think everyone would agree, we acted very swiftly when…
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Queensland becomes next state to face widespread rental reforms
The Queensland Government has announced a state-wide consultation to be followed with reforms to residential tenancy laws for renters and property owners. The consultation began on 30 September and will involve renters, landlords and real estate agents being contacted and asked for their views around the changing market and how successful the current system is. The reviews of the 40-year-old…
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