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INDUSTRY NEWS
Proposed rental laws in Queensland threaten to drive landlords out of market
More than 80 per cent of Queensland landlords would consider selling their investment properties if proposed changes to rental laws come in, a new survey has revealed.
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Queensland’s ‘death by a thousand cuts’ – rental reforms could kill investment
The Queensland Government’s “constant onslaught” of legislative intervention in the state’s rental sector could “kill off” investment, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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RBA hits pause on interest rates for now
After 10 straight rises the Reserve Bank of Australia has today elected to keep interest rates on hold, pausing the cash rate at 3.6 per cent.
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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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RBA Governor indicates a rates pause could be on the way
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Philip Lowe, has given his strongest indication yet that a rate rise pause is on the cards.
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Queensland introduces Property Law Bill to parliament
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has slammed the Queensland government's decision to introduce a bill implementing a formal seller disclosure regime before resolving what it claims are outstanding questions.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Time to stop sketchy private housing operators
An Adelaide property management expert has called for the State Government to stamp out dodgy private housing operators as part of its review of the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Queensland’s vacancy rate inches higher in December quarter
The Sunshine State's rental market remains incredibly tight despite a slight uptick in vacancy levels during the December quarter, a new report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland shows.
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NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market and continued acceleration of PropTech, 2022 has been a year for the record books.
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A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis – part two
In part two of A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis we examine two potential solutions to the issue, including how a change in mindset could help bring landlords and tenants on the same page and how axing stamp duty could ease the pressure. You can catch up on the other parts of the story here. Solution: Changing the ‘us versus…
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A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis – part one
Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis. More specifically, a rental crisis. Vacancy rates are at record lows, weekly rents are skyrocketing and there’s simply not enough houses to go around.
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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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Queensland’s vacancy rates tighten further
Inner city Brisbane’s vacancy rate has dropped below one per cent for the first time in a decade, with several areas in the Sunshine State having almost no available rental properties.
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REIQ says public landlord register is unjustified
As the Queensland Government prepares for an upcoming housing summit to address the state’s ongoing supply issue, a suggested public landlord register has been labelled ‘unjustified’ by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New QLD rental laws for pets to come into play
Queensland's new rental laws have come into effect, with property owners no longer able to set a 'no-pet policy' unless certain criteria are met.
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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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Queensland land tax will exacerbate the state’s rental crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the State Government to repeal its “illogical” land tax regime or risk worsening the rental crisis and stymying investment in the state.
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Are rent controls the right way to go?
Real estate bodies have labeled calls to freeze rents and cap increases out of touch with reality, fearing it could exacerbate the nation's rental shortage.
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Queensland property prices begin to slow down
Queensland's rampant property price growth of the past few years has finally started to slow down.
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New tenancy laws could prove problematic for Queensland landlords
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pushed back against State Government changes to rental laws, which could see landlords “inherit a tenant for life”.
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Don’t let FOMO ruin your home time
How many times have you said: “I wish I could turn off the phone after hours but just can’t risk it”?
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Queensland rental market feeling the ‘squeeze’ of tight vacancy rates
Incredibly tight rental conditions are continuing to ‘squeeze’ renters across Queensland, with many areas still experiencing vacancy rates below 1 per cent.
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REIQ concerned about “heavy-handed” changes to rental laws
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) fears investors may "tap out" and sell their rental properties as a result of legislation changes due to take effect from October 1.
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Top agent finds harmony in life balance
Alex Jordan is one of the highest-achieving real estate agents in Queensland and says looking after his health has been crucial to that success.
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NEWS
Market boom prompts agent increase
Whether it was the popularity of Luxe Listings or the fact the property market enjoyed an upswing, real estate has become an increasingly popular career choice over the past couple of years.
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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 property market defying the downturn
he Queensland property market is still experiencing 'healthy growth' and is continuing to defy the downturn seen elsewhere, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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NEWS
In the final weeks of the Federal Election campaign, housing supply takes centre stage
Last night, the Liberal Party launched its Federal Election campaign in Brisbane, unveiling two new housing policies to help people buy homes if they are re-elected. First is an extension of the existing superannuation tax incentive, which allows Australians aged over 65 to sell their homes and invest an extra $300,000 per person into their super. This will now be extended…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Robust Queensland market to shake off rate rise
The Queensland property market is well positioned to handle this week's cash rate increase from the RBA according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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Queensland vacancy rates hit record low levels
Vacancy rates across Queensland have dropped dramatically with several areas recording rates under 0.1 per cent.
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NEWS
What’s good and what’s not in the 2022 Federal Budget
Tuesday's Federal Budget had an overarching theme of reducing the cost of living and come Wednesday morning the real estate sector weighed in what it liked and didn't like about Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's balance sheet.
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REIQ calls for help for property managers
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for better support for property managers who are struggling to deal with the ongoing pressure caused by the tight rental market and recent flood events.
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Call for property owners to release rental properties to help flood victims
REIQ and Q Shelter are urgently calling on Queensland property owners to turn their holiday rentals and vacant properties into long term rentals to help homeless flood victims.
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FLOOD RESOURCES
REIQ and REINSW outline resources for agents and PMs in flood-affected areas
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is calling on agents and property managers to familiarise themselves with the resources available as the flood clean-up in Queensland continues.
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Queenslanders view real estate agents in a positive light
While real estate agents can sometimes get a bad rap, a new survey shows people view agents in a positive light with most seeing them as friendly, helpful and accessible.
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