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Female real estate agents sweep the REIA awards
The winners of the 2021 Real Estate Institute of Australia National Awards for Excellence have been announced. Female real estate agents swept the board, winning eight out of 11 of the individual agent categories. REIA President Adrian Kelly said that from the 83 finalists there was an increase in female candidates in the different categories from previous years. OBrien Real…
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REIA to host ‘getting real’ policy forum to address housing issues
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) will meet with key political and industry leaders in Darwin on June 9 to present Getting Real, REIA's 2021 Strategic Policy Forum sponsored by realestate.com.au
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Finalists announced for 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence
The finalists for the 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence have been announced, with this year’s event set to take place in Darwin in June.
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REIA welcomes end of moratorium on rental evictions
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the end of rental eviction moratoriums in many states but has urged landlords and tenants to keep the lines of communication open.
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REIA announces sponsorship agreement with realestate.com.au
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the nation’s biggest property portal, realestate.com.au.
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REIA identifies Budget priorities for property sector
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has identified 12 priorities it believes the Federal Government should adopt in the 2021-22 Budget to assist the nation’s property customers in succeeding in a COVID-normal environment.
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The road ahead for REIA: Anna Neelagama
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, recently appointed REIA CEO Anna Neelagama outlines the industry's priorities for the period ahead
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It’s time for some normality: REIA calls for rental eviction moratoriums to be removed
The Real Estate Institute of Australia is calling for all COVID-19 rental eviction moratoriums to be removed with fewer businesses unable to pay their rent than expected.
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REIA welcomes State of the Nation’s Housing Report
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has released its first flagship report producing five-year projections for housing supply and demand across Australia’s major cities and regional areas.
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REIA re-elects Adrian Kelly and Haydn Groves at 2020 AGM
2021 will be a year to watch says newly re-elected Real Estate Institute of Australia President Adrian Kelly. Both Mr Kelly and incumbent Deputy President Haydn Groves were re-elected to their positions at the AGM held last week. In addressing the AGM, Mr Kelly said although it’s been a difficult year, property values have largely held in all regions and…
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First home-buyers dominate for the first time in 10 years: REIA
The most recent ‘Housing Affordability Report (HAR)’ revealed a 10-year high for first home ownership and an overall improvement in housing affordability across Australia. REIA President, Adrian Kelly, said a combination of factors meant that housing affordability has faced a bright spot for those who entered the market during the September 2020 quarter. “Market entry has experienced its largest year-on-year…
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REIACT Awards 2020: All the winners
The ACT’s real estate sector came together on Saturday night to celebrate its’ achievements and recognise outstanding performers in a year that has changed the way real estate has had to be done. “This year, our Awards for Excellence has showcased the adaption, innovation and education the real estate sector…
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REIA opposes new foreign investment fees for residential property
REIA has fronted a Senate Economics Committee to give evidence on the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment Bill 2020.
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Remain vigilant: REIA’s message to the industry
REIA President calls on the real estate industry to remain vigilant as state borders reopen.
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Minister for Housing assures REIA of ‘resilient’ property market at roundtable
Minister for Housing, Michael Sukkar, joined the members of the Real Estate Institute of Australia for a virtual Budget 2020 Real Estate Roundtable, during which he detailed the positive impact the Budget will hopefully have on the property sector.
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Budget is great news for real estate – if forecasts become reality: REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has said that the critical Budget 2020 has provided an encouraging outlook for all players in the Australian property market. President of REIA, Mr Adrian Kelly, said that despite the challenging and unprecedented events of 2020 with a deficit of $210 billion, Budget 2020…
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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is flawed: REIA
Changes to the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that allocate 10,000 new grants only to those who purchase new or newly-built homes ignore the reality of the market, according to REIA.
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REIA urges Daniel Andrews to restart Victorian property market
REIA urges Victorian Government to safely restart Australia's second biggest property marketThe REIA joins with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) in calling on the Victorian Government to reintroduce contactless activities in the real…
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REIA applauds Tasmania’s new Landlord Support Fund
The Tasmanian Government is being lauded as leading the charge when it comes to implementing sensible measures regarding the current rental situation. They announced the extension of the emergency period to December 1, 2020, meaning all current residential tenant protections will hold. In addition, they have extended the Rent Relief Fund with a second round of payments, introduced a new…
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Rental affordability best since 2007: REIA
The REIA Housing Affordability Report shows rent affordability has improved across the country in the June quarter, with figures not seen since late 2007. “The proportion of income required to meet rent payments decreased to 23.3 per cent in the quarter, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points over the quarter and down 0.5 percentage points compared to the same time…
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REIA makes five key recommendations to Government
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has provided five key recommendations to the Australian Government ahead of the October 6 Federal Budget. At the forefront of REIA’s considerations are policies to aid first home buyers, thereby boosting the economy. “Agents, renters, investors and those looking to enter the market for the first time are all facing difficulties,” REIA president,…
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REIA announce new CEO, Anna Neelagama
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has announced the appointment of Anna Neelagama as its new CEO. Ms Neelagama is replacing the outgoing Jock Kreitals, who spent five years as CEO and 12 years in total with the REIA.“Earlier in the year REIA embarked on a recruitment process for a new CEO and we received over 100 applicants for the…
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REIA welcomes loan deferral extension
REIA has welcomed the Australian Banking Association’s decision to extend the loan repayment deferral period. “Supporting home owners during this phase where they may be finding it difficult to continue paying their mortgage, is to be applauded,” said REIA president Adrian Kelly. “If owners and landlords are supported, then tenants, some of who are from the most affected industries through…
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REIA backs Government’s COVID-19 tracing app
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has encouraged real estate professionals to download the Government’s new COVID-19 tracing app and play a part in tackling the virus. The app, which would allow health authorities to trace who people had been in contact with quicker than manual contact tracing, has come under fire for privacy concerns, but REIA President Adrian Kelly…
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REIA seeks award variation from Fair Work to keep industry employed
The REIA, on behalf of the state and territory Real Estate Institutes, has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission to vary the Real Estate Industry Award 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep as many real estate salespeople employed as possible. “Currently the Award requires that an agent make at least $54.5k pa – the Minimum…
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REIA president speaks out in support of the real estate industry
REIA President Adrian Kelly has addressed the comments made by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and his concerns over the actions of some real estate agents. Mr Kelly's comments come as "Firstly, I agree that estate agents providing financial advice to tenants is clearly illegal and the REIA doesn't condone it," said Mr Kelly. "To condemn…
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REIA president Adrian Kelly calls on stakeholders to step up over rent relief
As the real estate sector awaits a government announcement on rent relief, REIA president Adrian Kelly has issued an open letter to all stakeholders, urging them to step up and consider all sides of the equation. Addressing tenants, property owners, landlords, lobby groups, the industry and State Governments, Mr Kelly minced few words as he outlined the current state of…
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REIA announces 2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence winners
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announce the winners of the 15th National Awards for Excellence. Due to the measures currently in place surrounding COVID-19, the event planned to be held in Darwin on 2 April 2020 was cancelled. REIA President Adrian Kelly said whilst this was disappointing it was inevitable for the safety and wellbeing of all concerned. …
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REIA Awards for Excellence cancelled
The recently postponed REIA National Awards for Excellence have now been cancelled completely for 2020. President Adrian Kelly said, considering all the unknown factors of the coronavirus pandemic, it was the wisest course of action to take. “Postponing the awards until October is still too risky when we don’t know what the future holds, particularly in terms of public gatherings…
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Farewell to Jock Kreitals, CEO REIA
REIA CEO Jock Kreitals is set to bid farewell after five years at the helm of the organisation and 12 years in total at the Real Estate Institute of Australia. President, Adrian Kelly said he has been very appreciative of Mr Kreitals’ contribution over the past decade and thankful for the excellent shape that he is leaving the REIA in.…
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2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The finalists for the 15th National Awards for Excellence has been announced by The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REIA President Adrian Kelly said the national awards recognise the best of the best in Australian real estate. "This year the REIA National Awards for Excellence will be proudly hosted by the Real Estate Institute of…
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REIA re-elects President for second term
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) re-elected Adrian Kelly from Tasmania as President for a second term at its Annual General Meeting in Canberra in last week. Mr Kelly was born and raised in Hobart and has worked in the Tasmanian real estate industry since 1990. He is the founder and CEO of View Real Estate, an independent agency…
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Auctioneers ready for annual REIA showdown
It’s set to be an all-Australian showdown when the best Australasian auctioneers go head to head at the 2019 Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championships today. The winner will be crowned Australasia’s best auctioneer at the REIV Awards dinner tonight in the Palladium Ballroom, Crown Towers Melbourne. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and the Real Estate Institute of…
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Housing affordability improves while rental affordability declines: REIA
Housing affordability marginally improved across the country in the March quarter of 2019 with the exception of the Northern Territory, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia and Adelaide Bank. REIA President Adrian Kelly said the March quarter 2019 edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report found New South Wales had the largest improvement in housing…
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REIA calls Federal Election campaign a success
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called its public awareness campaign against property taxation a success. According to REIA President Adrian Kelly, the aim of the campaign was to ensure that all political parties, candidates and voters know the consequences of the Opposition’s policy on negative gearing and capital gains tax in advance of the May 18 election.…
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