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In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest, Motels and Hospitality

Contributed By: Mike Phipps Finance on

As regular readers of this column will know the managing director and I don’tmind a bit of travel, preferably of the comfortable variety. As such I write thismonth’s missive from the Matild Palace hotel in Budapest, as one does. Thehotel is every bit as pleasant as the name suggests and I find myselfensconced in the breakfast room, looking out over a winter wonderland ofhistoric buildings and snow.I should be happy, but I’m not. In fact, I suspect this will be our last suchjourney with future adventures confined to our native land and perhaps theoccasional foray to the Land of the Long White Cloud. On aRead More →

In: Accounting and Finance, Body Corporate, General Interest, Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management, Real Estate, REIQ

Contributed By: REIQ on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to lift the cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.1% unfairly punishes borrowers for rising everyday essential costs that are entirely outside of their control. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the two rate hikes in as many months is piling on the misery to borrowing households who are already grappling with high housing costs and broader cost-of-living pressures. “Many households are already feeling the squeeze from rising energy costs and other essentials, so the cumulative impact of back-to-back rate rises will stretch budgets even further,” Ms Mercorella said.Read More →

In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest, Legal

Contributed By: Archer Gowland Redshaw on

Welcome to AGR’s February 2026 Insights Newsletter. For this month, we have focused our articles on the Transport & Logistics sector, which included in this newsletter for ease – provide commentary on “Growing your Transport Fleet through Tough Times” and “Leasing or Buying – Structuring Heavy Vehicle Fleet Renewal“. We have also included some general Advisory pieces for those clients not specific to the Transport industry. My Commentary for February The RBA did not take long after the December 25 Quarter CPI numbers were released to increase official interest rates. A 25-basis point rise at the start of February. Pundits are suggesting more rises will occur unlessRead More →

In: ARAMA, General Interest

Contributed By: ARAMA on

Be prepared for fire, floods, cyclones and locusts plaguesQUEENSLAND’S climate can be a magnificent thing but when it’s bad, it’s wicked.Once it was a given that winters were mild in Queensland and summers hot and stormy.But in recent years we’ve found that storm season can arrive at any time, and resident managers have to bevigilant all year round, always at the ready to protect the properties they oversee.Queensland is considered the most disaster-prone state in Australia, with more than 100 natural disasterssince 2011 – including floods, king tides, cyclones, and bushfires.These events have had a devastating impact, with reconstruction and recovery costs exceeding $22 billion.AndRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Facilities Management, General Interest, Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management, The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: Resort Brokers on

ResortBrokers has welcomed two experienced professionals to its management rights team, further strengthening the 40-year-old agency’s service across South East Queensland. Steve Pappas joins the award-winning Brisbane management rights team, bringing more than a decade of sales experience spanning the finance, construction and automotive sectors. A former Navy serviceman, Steve also has firsthand experience in management rights, equipping him with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing operators. On the Sunshine Coast, Liz McLean will support the agency’s longtime broker Chenoa Daniel, ARAMA’s 2025 Broker of the Year. Liz brings more than 30 years of real estate experience, including Australia-wide property sales withRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Facilities Management, General Interest, Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management, Legal

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager on

SMOKE ALARM COMPLIANCE IN QUEENSLAND: PREPARING FOR 1 JANUARY 2027 The final compliance deadline for Queensland’s smoke alarm reforms is fast approaching. From 1 January 2027, all domestic dwellings must meet the updated legislative requirements. If you are a body corporate committee member, caretaker, letting agent, or planning to sell, now is the time to review compliance. Delays can lead to settlement adjustments, contractual disputes, regulatory action, and avoidable stress. Here is what you need to know. What the Law Requires Under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 (Qld), the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (Qld) and the Queensland Development Code (QDC MP 6.1),Read More →

In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest

Contributed By: Archer Gowland Redshaw on

Welcome to 2026. What an unbelievable start to the year – fires, cyclones, floods, an Ashes series win, and Academy Award (The Oscars) nominations for Australian artists. You must be an optimist in the first month. We need to believe that the future can be better than the past. So, make 2026 an adventure – optimism plus volatility. It will not be a set and forget year. What do I think will happen in 2026? I mentioned a few topics in my column in the Christmas Edition newsletter. I had a quick read to see if anything changed between December and now – the worldRead More →

In: Uncategorized

Contributed By: Mike Phipps Finance on

“My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened”Michel de Montaigne This time of year, my habit is to publish a few observations regarding the year just passed. I usually intersperse these pithy remarks with some crystal ball gazing and a dose of scepticism for good measure. Not this year my friends. It’s now 25 years since we welcomed in the millennium and we now find ourselves at quarter time in the 21st century. What an opportune moment to look back at the events that have shaped us over this past two and a half decades. Given the scope of theRead More →

In: General Interest, Real Estate

Contributed By: Stuart Crombie on

The Queensland property market in early 2026 continues to make headlines as one of the most competitive and growth-oriented real estate environments in Australia. Fueled by strong demand, limited supply, interstate migration and major infrastructure projects, housing values across both metropolitan and regional areas have been on the rise – presenting a complex picture for buyers, sellers and investors alike. Rising Prices & Tight Supply: What Buyers Are Facing For prospective homebuyers in Queensland, the market remains challenging. Low inventory and high demand have kept prices climbing, particularly in Southeast Queensland where Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are key drivers of state growth.Read More →

In: General Interest, Real Estate

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest median sales data for the September 2025 quarter (July – September 2025), lays bare that insufficient housing supply continues to cost Queensland home buyers, putting sustained upward pressure on property prices across the state. Queensland’s housing market continues to surge with no dips recorded at either the quarterly or annual level – the statewide median house price rose 4.83% over the quarter to $895,000 and is now 12.67% higher than a year ago. Units also performed strongly, with the quarterly median rising 3.57% to $725,000 and annual growth reaching 15.22%. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the resultsRead More →

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