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In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest, Legal, Real Estate

Contributed By: Archer Gowland Redshaw on

Hi Readers, You will note that we released a Special Interim Edition Newsletter last Wednesday to provide some commentary surrounding current global events and its impacts. With this, I wanted to write a further piece, in response to some topical issues which have arisen and questions we have received following last week. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on last weeks’ release. I appreciate the comments and please don’t hesitate to continue to send through questions or topics you would like to get some clarity / answers on. In addition to my monthly Chairman’s Commentary, we will endeavour to add some of these single, smaller style pieces intoRead 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: 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 →

In: General Interest, Real Estate, The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

Hotel Resort Sales Follows Up with a Successive Major Sale to Meriton for Another ThreeManagement Rights Towers in Newstead.Hotel Resort Sales has once again demonstrated its leading position in the management rightsindustry, completing a second significant multi-tower transaction with the Meriton Group.Following the high-profile sale earlier this year, Hotel Resort Sales has successfully facilitated the acquisition of another three premium management rights businesses in Brisbane’s vibrant inner-city suburb of Newstead. The latest transaction, acquired from Apax Realty Pty Ltd, includes the prestigious NewsteadCentral – St Tropez & Laguna, as well as Capri complexes. This acquisition builds upon Meriton’sexpanding footprint in Brisbane’s thriving residential and investmentRead More →

In: Accounting and Finance, General Interest, Real Estate

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

Brisbane, 26 August 2025 — Australia’s real estate sector is hurtling toward its biggest compliance shake-up in decades, with the federal government confirming that anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations will extend to real estate professionals from 1 July 2026. The reforms—passed by Parliament in late 2024 and now being implemented by AUSTRAC—will require agencies to enrol with the regulator, build risk-based compliance programs, verify clients, file suspicious matter reports, and keep detailed records. (AUSTRAC) Under AUSTRAC’s published timetable, enrolment for newly regulated businesses opens on 31 March 2026, giving agencies a short runway to formalise systems before the legal start date. AUSTRAC has also flagged “core guidance” forRead More →

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 →

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