January 2025

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) will throw its support behind a legislative change that will remove restrictions for homeowners wanting to rent out rooms without risk to their concessions or grants at a public hearing next week. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the move to change eligibility requirements to allow homeowners to rent out empty rooms within the first 12 months of purchase without penalty to their concession or grant was the brainchild of the REIQs. “This initiative is a win-win for both homeowners and renters in Queensland, and we are proud to have instigated this common-sense change,” Ms Mercorella said. “It alignsRead More →