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In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest, Real Estate

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

Buying an investment property in another state or territory can open the door to a range of new opportunities. From more affordable price points to higher rental yields and market diversification, there are plenty of reasons to look beyond your own backyard. But investing interstate also requires careful planning, local insight, and the right financial support. Here are 7 practical tips to consider if you’re thinking about taking that next step. 1. Define your investment strategy Before exploring property listings, it’s helpful to think about what you want to achieve – whether that’s long-term value growth, consistent rental income, or managing cash flow. These goalsRead More →

In: Accounting and Finance, ARAMA, Body Corporate, Events, Facilities Management, General Interest, Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management, Legal, Motels and Hospitality, Real Estate, The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: ARAMA on

Nominate THE industry contributors worthy of recognition. Get your tickets now – hurry! https://www.arama.com.au/eventdetails/29727/top-awards-2025 THE Awards are part of the ARAMA Top Awards, the MR Industry’s night of nights! This year happening at the Star Casino in Brisbane. THE Awards seeks to recognise those who are going above and beyond in the Management Rights industry. We have 4 categories, MR Broker (individual), MR Brokerage (entire firm) and Service Provider (everyone from lawyers to locksmiths is up for votes). ..and of course THE Onsite Manager Of The Year! Don’t miss out on all the excitement September 12th at The Star Casino! arama.com.au/eventdetails/29727/top-awards-2025Read More →

In: Real Estate, REIQ, Uncategorized

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

With significant regulatory changes set to introduce formal seller’s disclosure for all real estate professionals in Queensland from 1 August 2025, the REIQ has worked together with Securexchange to deliver a seamless solution for the profession. The new smart tool,the Seller Disclosure Tool,was developed in collaboration between the REIQ and Securexchange to simplify and streamline the seller’s disclosure process by automating property searches and instantly pulling the right data to complete the disclosure form, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the Seller Disclosure Tool would help agents across Queensland stay ahead of legislative changes by providing a solution built specifically to meet the newRead More →

In: Real Estate, REIQ

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

Queensland’s property market has continued its upward momentum through the March 2025 quarter, with new data revealing just how far the market has come in the five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest median sales results released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) show the state’s housing market notched up another quarter of steady performance, with the quarterly median sale price for houses edging up 0.61% to $812,000, and unit prices lifting 3.85% to $675,000. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the latest figures not only reflect an active market in early 2025 but also highlight an exponential 5-year transformationRead More →

In: REIQ

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is welcoming the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest move to resume monetary easing, cutting the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent – marking a return to the level last seen in May 2023. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the rate cut would provide welcome relief for borrowers and much-needed stimulus for new housing supply. “This cash rate cut is particularly critical for Queensland, where we’re experiencing above-average population growth and a pressing need for new housing construction,” Ms Mercorella said. “With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, stimulating housing supplyRead More →

In: REIQ

Contributed By: Jane Garcia on

Queensland’s rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants, as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state in the March 2025 quarter, with the number of tightening regions outweighing those that eased. According to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest Residential Vacancy Rate Report, released today, 24 of the 50 regions tightened, 12 held steady, and just 14 saw any relief. The statewide vacancy rate has slipped from 1.0% to 0.9% – breaking a three-quarter period of steady conditions and reinforcing the entrenched strain on rental supply. Notably, the pressure is being felt across most of theRead More →

In: REIQ

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is congratulating the re-elected Labor Federal Government, saying a clear majority and a consecutive term bring a vital opportunity to see rubber hit the road for housing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, now Australia’s 32nd Prime Minister, has a historic opportunity to tackle the housing crisis with renewed momentum and political capital. The REIQ stands ready to collaborate with the Albanese Government to ensure all Australians have access to a secure and affordable home. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the stability offered by a majority government, combined with longevity of term to see policies to fruition and the endRead More →

In: Legal, Real Estate

Contributed By: Quartz Legal on

NEW DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS COMMENCE 1 AUGUST 2025 In 2023, the Queensland Government introduced significant changes to property law with the passing of the Property Law Act 2023 and Property Law Regulation 2023. One of the most important reforms is the new statutory seller disclosure scheme, which applies to the sale of all freehold land in Queensland from 1 August 2025. What does this mean? Before a buyer signs a contract to purchase a lot, the seller must provide: The form of the Seller Disclosure Statement has been through various iterations. The most current version available here seller-disclosure-statement-form-2.pdf What Must Be Disclosed? The Seller Disclosure StatementRead More →

In: REIQ

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is strongly opposing the state’s new standardised tenancy application form, which the peak body says takes tenant privacy to the point of impracticality. From 1 May, the standardised rental application will be used for general tenancies. This reform is part of the former State Government’s stage two rental reforms, now carried forward by the LNP. The REIQ believes the form’s approach to verification of identity (VOI) could cause significant risk for property owners and their managers. The peak body is also warning the application form may undermine the prospects of success for applicants seeking to rent property inRead More →

In: REIQ

Contributed By: Claire Ryan on

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has acknowledged today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.1% in April, pending the release of the comprehensive March quarter CPI inflation data on 30 April. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said it was widely expected that the RBA would hold in April, and it would have been a surprise if it had cut the cash rate[1], however now hopes were mounting for May’s decision. “After holding in April to gain more confidence inflation is under control, many home buying hopefuls and mortgage holders will be hoping the RBARead More →

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