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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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Real Estate News
REISA-REIQ alliance to deliver top-notch training
Two state real estate bodies have joined forces to bring top quality industry training to South Australia, with the first program ready to roll out next month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property continues its impressive run
Property prices across Queensland continue to go from strength to strength and it’s forcing home buyers to think laterally to get into the market.
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Movers and Shakers
Property managers urged to put their wellbeing first
Property managers need to prioritise their well-being amidst the tough conditions the industry is facing.
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Real Estate News
REIQ: Why the State Budget is a ‘mixed bag’
This week’s Queensland Budget delivers a “mixed bag” for housing and small business, despite the largely positive increase to the stamp duty threshold for first-home buyers, according to the state’s peak real estate body.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ calls on QLD Government to do more in State Budget
Ahead of the State Budget, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for more action to address the housing crisis that only continues to get worse.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ: Queensland Government needs to wean off stamp duty
The Queensland government coffers are swelling from excessive property taxes and it’s time they started to wean off them, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Only one area in QLD with a ‘healthy’ supply of rentals
The availability of rentals is at critically low levels across Queensland, with only one area in the whole state considered to have a “healthy” vacancy rate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ launches new video series to empower consumers
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has launched a new video series that aims to help consumers make educated and informed decisions about buying, selling, or renting property in Queensland.
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Real Estate News
REIQ: Queensland rental reforms are “unworkable”
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has warned new rental reforms currently before parliament are extreme, unnecessary and unworkable.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland house prices jumped 3.88 per cent last quarter
The Queensland property market continues to go from strength to strength with new data showing house prices rose 3.88 per cent last quarter.
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Real Estate News
Will Queensland’s portable bond scheme be a welcome reform or a nightmare?
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a State Government bridging bond loan initiative to help get more renters into properties, but labelled the introduction of a portable bond scheme as an “administrative nightmare”.
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Real Estate News
REIQ calls on the LNP to reveal stamp duty threshold
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has labelled the LNP’s promise to lift the first-home buyer stamp duty threshold as lacking substance without naming a figure.
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Real Estate News
REIQ demands crackdown on dodgy backyard rentals
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has called on authorities to crackdown on blackmarket “backyard campsites” emerging as a result of the rental crisis in the state.
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Real Estate News
Queensland rental crisis: vacancies dip, social housing queue soars
Queensland’s vacancy rate has continued to fall, while the state’s social housing waiting list has climbed to 43,000.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ calls for stamp duty concessions to keep up with rising property prices
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has called for the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers to be increased to be more in line with current day property prices.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers for 2023
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, record sales and the AI boom, 2023 has once again been a year for the record books.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ Zone Chairs to enhance local real estate insights
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has appointed 16 Zone Chairs to lend their voice and local insights on real estate issues in the state's largest property markets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
QLD unit prices ‘awaken from their slumber’
QLD home buyers are starting to chase affordability with new data showing that unit price increases are starting to outpace freestanding homes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ helps arm agencies against cyber attacks
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is stepping up the battle against cyber criminals with the launch of its cyber resilience toolkit.
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