Real Estate (Page 7)

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The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says it’s a relief that the Queensland land tax regime was officially repealed with an amendment moved in Parliament yesterday.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

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 →

Contributed By: James Price - REIQ on

Eliza Owen, CoreLogic Head of Residential Research Australia, sat down with Rob Doorey in episode two of the REIQ’s season three Property Brief Podcast to give an update on the current housing market alongside why she believes there are benefits for buyers in the current market.  The Current Market Owen states the current market has come off its peak, led heavily by the more expensive capital cities.  “Overall Australian housing values our down by 2% since peaking in April of this year,” Owen says.   “It’s clear that no market is immune in the lift to interests rates we’ve seen in the past few months.”  Even though on paper, it would seem like this is a market consumers may want to avoid, there are several factorsRead More →

Contributed By: Sarah Staerk - Ray White on

In a market first, Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSP) has added a management rights (MR) sales arm to their portfolio, with industry leader Craig Cornish taking the helm. The move is the first time a major real estate player has embraced MR in a meaningful way, pointing to a renewed confidence in the sector after the challenges of the pandemic. Ray White Management Rights Sales will leverage the mammoth brand power Ray White, an Australian-owned brand of over 120 years. With more than 1000 offices across six countries, Ray White is the largest real estate group in Australasia, selling more properties than any otherRead More →

Nary a week goes by that I don’t get asked how to produce a CMA (Slight exaggeration, but I really wanted an excuse to use the word nary). A lot of managers are really struggling with this task, which is a problem because it’s a vital way to win listings. So here’s a super fast 5 minute walk-through that shows you from start to finish, how to do a CMA. Enjoy!Read More →

Contributed By: Claire Ryan - REIQ on

Property prices continue to rise across Queensland, albeit at a more modest pace, according to quarterly median sales results released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today. The June 2022 quarter (April – June 2022) revealed that Queensland’s median house prices rose by 3.61 per cent, while median unit prices still inched up by 1.59 per cent. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the latest quarterly results showed Queensland’s soaring property market growth has started to show signs of calming. “You only need to take a look at the rate of price growth over the past year, with some areas achieving an incredible 20-30Read More →

Contributed By: Smiljan Jankovic - Archer Gowland Redshaw on

Whether you’ve newly purchased or have a well-established operation, preparing your Management Rights business for sale is an important scenario to consider in the back of your mind. It’s highly likely as a business owner, you will look to sell at some stage, therefore being informed about what you may need to prepare is an important step in the process. Preparing your Management Rights business for sale is not something that can be done overnight. It is a process that you need to be consciously thinking about from the very beginning when you have first purchased your business, and will often need to be re-evaluated.Read More →

Contributed By: Paul Malone RUM Support on

Since retirement, I mentor clients in Set Up & Induction for caretaker/letting assignments.I focus on skills Gaps  specific to a specific Community Titles Scheme CTS. I have developed a generic online Knowledge Base: www.rumsupport.com.au.  It: draws upon “in the trenches” experience as a service provider; is rich in shared best practice insights/graphics that can inspire, motivate and empower; complements elearning in cloud based business productivity platforms including web design;  gives comfort to a CTS committee as to “performance potential”. Group Dynamics:Content is offered under a Creative Commons license.No login is required.  Anyone with a personal Gmail account or Google Workspace (formally Gsuite) subscription can access and begin self paced applicationCollaborators can edit/modify contentIndustry wide training interventionRead More →

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