General Interest (Page 9)

Contributed By: ARAMA on

QUEENSLAND is besieged by a housing crisis and in desperate need of 55,000 new rental properties. The perfect formula to help alleviate this desperate situation is the business of Management and Letting Rights. I attended the Queensland Housing Summit on October 20, where one of the key messages was that it is high time to further encourage property developers, property investors and the property management industry. Developers and investors provide the necessary homes for people to live in, while it has been shown time and time again that Resident Managers make Community Title Schemes run more efficiently and provide housing that is far more affordableRead More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed the immediate support to sustain tenancies, but says there’s still a lot of work to be done to address housing supply, in response to the Housing Summit Outcomes Report released today. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the immediate financial housing support, to be released prior to Christmas, would come as a welcome relief to the Queensland community. “The $48.5 million towards housing support, including tenancy sustainment, loans and grants, will benefit the most vulnerable in our community by helping to keep a roof over their head and reducing cost-of-living pressures over Christmas,” Ms Mercorella said. “GivenRead More →

Contributed By: Mike Phipps Finance on

I’m the first to admit I don’t “get” crypto currency or the trading that seems to underpin the price. What I do get is that a company called Berkshire Hathaway and a bloke on it’s board called Warren Buffet have been making mostly sound investment calls for a while now. Mr Buffet has variously called bitcoin “rat poison squared” and stated that he wouldn’t buy all the bitcoin in the world for $25. So far as I can tell crypto / bitcoin / whatever is underpinned by a singular value proposition. It’s a proposition as old as time itself……..speculate and hope there’s a bigger mugRead More →

Contributed By: Aon Insurance on

A detailed look at Business Interruption and what it covers When you run a small business, there are a lot of things which can interrupt the day to day running – whether it be severe weather damage; a break and enter or even losing a piece of portable equipment. Going through events like these can be costly, and while you might have insurance to cover the cost of repairs or replacement; if your business is unable to operate and bring in revenue for a period because of an insured event, the lost income would likely further add to your financial challenges. Business interruption cover can beRead More →

Contributed By: Geoff Ellis - North Queensland Management Rights on

I am pleased to announce the formation of North Queensland Management Rights specifically specialising in the sale and purchase of management rights in North Queensland. The mission is to offer services that are entirely focussed on our region – where the interests of our industry in this region are foremost and tailored to meet the needs of those within and seeking to join the rights industry in North Queensland. The reason for change? As with many things today technology removes any compelling reason why being attached to a larger SEQ based broking business offers any real advantage. And certainly, the cost of doing business isRead More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says it’s a relief that the Queensland land tax regime was officially repealed with an amendment moved in Parliament yesterday. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated the state government for making the move to stop the controversial reform before it came into effect saying it was the right decision for Queensland renters, investors, and businesses. “From the outset, the REIQ led with strong opposition to this confidence-shattering regime,” Ms Mercorella said. “We feared the repercussions for our economy and the potential damage it would cause to residential and commercial rental relationships for a relatively insignificant gain. “Our concerns wereRead More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

It comes as no surprise that Queensland’s tight residential vacancy rates have not shown any substantial signs of easing over the September quarter 2022, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest report released today. At the Queensland Housing Summit held last month, which highlighted the serious housing supply shortage plaguing the state, stakeholders conceded that there was no silver bullet that would solve the housing crisis overnight. Vacancy rates are an indication of the percentage of properties that come onto the market to rent, and according to the REIQ, a healthy vacancy rate sits between 2.6 – 3.5 percent. In many partsRead More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

A national real estate cyber resilience toolkit is the latest initiative from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) to strengthen the sector against cyber-attacks. The toolkit, which is currently in development, acts as a guide to clearly explain Australian privacy laws and data security requirements in the context of everyday real estate transactions. The toolkit will provide practical advice for how real estate agents can securely collect and store personal information and how to better safeguard against cyber-attacks and avoid unauthorised personal information disclosures. In addition, the toolkit will provide series of guidelines for internal use and a checklist for real estate agencies toRead More →

Contributed By: Aisha Thomas - Archer Gowland Redshaw on

In the wake of the recent Optus Hacking impacting millions of Australians, data security and protecting yourself and your business against cyber fraud has never been more top of mind. For business owners, it is vitally important that personal and business information remains secure in the event of any cyber incident – especially when dealing with customers’ confidential information. In our latest Insights article, we highlight important steps business owners can take to protect themselves against cyber fraud and limit access to sensitive information when dealing online. Important Action Items for Business Owners At leadership level, there are several action items that business owners can undertake toRead More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is launching a bold brand identity today that reflects the exciting evolution of the state’s peak body for real estate professionals and sets it up for the next hundred years. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said over the past 104 years, the REIQ had proudly served its members and fearlessly represented and advocated on behalf of the state’s real estate profession, all while strategically planning and investing to strengthen this resolve. “While the REIQ name is well-known and is associated with a high level of trust and integrity, we felt our brand no longer matched the progressive path we’veRead More →

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