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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property prices continue to soar
Queensland's residential property market continues to strengthen with impressive growth across the state, pushing up entry-level prices and making life challenging for first-home buyers.
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RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling season, but experts warn that affordability challenges remain.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers and Building Foundations: Antonia Mercorella’s Blueprint for Industry Leadership
TL;DR: Theatre degree, law practice, then CEO of Queensland’s Real Estate Institute – Antonia Mercorella’s path makes perfect sense once you understand her philosophy. With over a decade leading the REIQ, she’s transformed a century-old institution by prioritising corporate governance over quick wins, making tough constitutional reforms, and creating platforms like RealWorks that virtually every Queensland agent now uses. In…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s new seller’s disclosure laws kick off today
Queensland’s property market is set for a major shake-up with new statutory Seller’s Disclosure laws coming into effect on 1 August 2025.
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QLD Real Estate News
REIQ supports next wave of PNG property professionals
Queensland’s peak real estate body helps PNG agents boost skills, structure, and service delivery
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s new property disclosure laws just weeks away
Queensland property sellers will face new mandatory disclosure requirements from August 1, marking the most significant overhaul of the state's property laws in decades.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many in the property industry reassessing what’s next. Here's how key real estate voices are interpreting the pause — and what it could mean for the months ahead.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Everyone wants to be a Queenslander – especially the Blues, says REIQ
As State of Origin rivalry heats up ahead of the decider, Queenslanders won't be surprised to hear they've already scored a massive win - in the enviable lifestyle game.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland homeowners foot the bill for government spending
Queensland homeowners and property investors are shouldering an increasing tax burden to fund government expenditure, with property taxes now outstripping mining royalties as the state's largest revenue source.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Countdown begins for Queensland’s new seller disclosure laws
Big changes are coming to Queensland property sales from 1 August 2025, with new disclosure laws requiring sellers to provide key documents, including a completed Form 2, before a contract can be signed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Budget delivers boost for first home buyers, REIQ welcomes reforms
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has endorsed the LNP Government’s State Budget, citing expanded support for first home buyers through a $165 million shared equity scheme and improved tax relief for foreign-owned housing developments.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property market defies expectations with five-year growth
Queensland’s property market has delivered another solid quarter of growth, adding to a five-year stretch that has reshaped the state’s housing landscape and seen prices in some regions double.
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Elite Agent
Vennu wins 2025 Top of the Props pitch battle
Seven PropTech startups from across Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a live pitch battle on the Gold Coast, with one standout business taking home the top prize and industry recognition from a panel of expert judges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.8% in a move widely anticipated by economists.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Could Brisbane overtake Sydney in house prices by 2029?
Brisbane’s property market is experiencing rapid growth — and some are now daring to ask the question: could it actually outpace Sydney in median dwelling prices within the next five years?
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TECH + SOCIAL
Top of the Props: Australia and New Zealand’s Boldest PropTech Founders Go Head-to-Head in 2025 Pitch Battle
The Gold Coast will play host to Top of the Props, a high-energy live pitch event by REACH Australia and New Zealand, where emerging PropTech innovators will go head-to-head in a showcase of fresh ideas and industry potential.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Budget addresses housing crisis but more action needed
The Albanese Government's pre-election budget has made positive steps toward addressing Australia's housing crisis, though experts suggest that more needs to be done.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
QLD real estate industry rallies as floods impact local housing market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pledged its support to residents, businesses, and communities affected by the severe flooding in North Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or concessions following a legislative push supported by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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Elite Agent
The changing face of real estate influence: Behind the lists
Looking back through our Industry Influencer lists since 2017, one thing stands out – what we value as leadership in the real estate industry has changed fundamentally. Now that we’ve been able to quickly analyse data (thanks to generative AI) from these lists over a long period of time, it’s worth pulling some threads together and creating a story. First,…
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National
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy changes and record-breaking sales, 2024 has delivered more than its share of surprises.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s best recognised at excellence awards
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hosted its largest ever Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievement across the state's real estate sector.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ pushes back on costly anti-money laundering laws
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for significant changes to proposed anti-money laundering laws that could cost the property industry $2 billion annually.
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Movers and Shakers
Felix Reitano named REIQ Life Member
Industry stalwart Felix Reitano has been recognised for a lifetime of dedication after being named an REIQ Life Member.
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Movers and Shakers
REIQ welcomes two new Directors to the Board
Daniel Burrett and Nadine Edwards have joined the REIQ Board following a membership vote at today's AGM.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ supports the Federal Government’s push for stamp duty reform
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella: "Stamp duty presents a considerable barrier to those wanting to buy their first home."
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Real Estate News
Queensland scraps rent caps boosting investor confidence
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a clear statement from both the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition, confirming that rent caps will not be introduced in Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industry warns against rent controls
Queensland's property industry is sounding the alarm over potential rent controls, warning they could further reduce rental availability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government considers changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax
The federal government is exploring potential modifications to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, a move that could significantly impact the upcoming federal election.
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Real Estate News
Queensland introduces minimum housing standards for rental properties
Queensland will now enforce minimum housing standards across all residential tenancies, providing clearer guidelines on the condition and inclusions of rental properties.
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Real Estate News
AI Powered Agents Course Goes National with Real Estate Institute Partnerships
In partnership with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT), Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) the course will be offered across Australia from August 29 to equip real estate professionals with essential AI skills.
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Real Estate News
Gold Coast’s ‘view tax’ sparks outcry
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hit out at the City of Gold Coast for slugging unit owners living on higher floors of apartment buildings with huge rate hikes.
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Real Estate News
REIQ wants 70 per cent home ownership by 2032
Three months out from the Queensland State Election, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the government to make the homeownership dream a reality for more Queenslanders.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Olympic boom: Brisbane prices could rise 50 per cent
Brisbane could be on the verge of an extended boom in property prices, with value potentially rising 50 per cent thanks to the upcoming Olympics and huge interest from foreigners.
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