Media Releases

 

 

Check out the latest Media Releases from the REIQ. For media enquiries and interview requests, please contact our media line on 0417 623 723 or via email media@reiq.com.au
Journal

Time for a broader approach to fight inflation

In yet another blow to borrowers, the RBA rose the cash rate by 25 basis points from 3.35% to 3.6%…

7 Mar 2023
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3 min read
Media Release

Property Law Bill prematurely introduced into Parliament, says REIQ

The REIQ says it’s disappointed that the Property Law Bill has been prematurely introduced into Parliament while there’s still material…

23 Feb 2023
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4 min read
Media Release

Rent control not a panacea for rental pain

The REIQ says calls from tenants’ advocates for rent control in Queensland is a short-sighted solution to a complex problem.

10 Feb 2023
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4 min read
Media Release

REIQ launches new award-winning e-learning course

A new, innovative, engaging and interactive edition of the REIQ's Registration Course is now open for online enrolment.

9 Feb 2023
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4 min read
Journal

2022 Queensland Vacancy Rates end on a low note

While market pressures have pinned Queensland vacancy rates down during 2022, REIQ data released today shows the year has ended…

24 Jan 2023
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4 min read
Media Release

REIQ appointed to housing supply expert panel

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is welcoming the appointment of 12 experts, including the REIQ’s own CEO Antonia…

5 Jan 2023
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3 min read
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State’s tightest rental market cuts construction fees

The Queensland region with the tightest residential vacancy rate in the state is primed for a turnaround, after its Council…

21 Dec 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

Queensland property market steadies after dizzying heights

Enduring low days on market and higher listings than pre-COVID, are indicative of a property market holding firm, says the…

13 Dec 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

Housing support welcomed, but supply solutions still a WIP

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed the immediate support to sustain tenancies, but says there’s still a…

1 Dec 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Queensland land tax regime put to bed

The REIQ says it’s a relief that the Queensland land tax regime was officially repealed with an amendment moved in…

10 Nov 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

Virtually nowhere to go as Queensland’s vacancy rates plateau

The REIQ's vacancy rate report shows vacancy rates have not shown any substantial signs of easing over the September quarter…

9 Nov 2022
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5 min read
Media Release

REIQ leads the profession to build stronger cyber resilience

A national real estate cyber resilience toolkit is the latest initiative from the REIQ to strengthen the sector against cyber-attacks.

4 Nov 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

Best in Queensland real estate recognised for raising the bar

Hundreds of Queensland real estate professionals came together last night (Saturday, 29 October) for the state’s real estate night of…

30 Oct 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

REIQ unveils fresh look for 104-year-old institute

The REIQ is launching a bold brand identity today that reflects the exciting evolution of the state’s peak body for…

27 Oct 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

REIQ applauds new Housing Accord

The REIQ has welcomed the wide range of initiatives announced in the Federal Budget which puts housing front and centre…

26 Oct 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Multi-faceted approach key to solving supply crunch, says REIQ

The REIQ is encouraging the government and stakeholders at the upcoming Housing Summit to take a multi-faceted approach to address…

16 Oct 2022
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5 min read
Media Release

Proposed public ‘landlord register’ is unjustified, says REIQ

The REIQ says the recent suggestion from Tenants Queensland to establish a public-facing ‘landlord register’ is unjustified.

13 Oct 2022
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6 min read
Media Release

Rates return market to pre-COVID conditions, says REIQ

The REIQ says the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points represented…

4 Oct 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

REIQ welcomes State Government’s shelving of land tax regime

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has congratulated the state government for not proceeding with its controversial new land…

30 Sep 2022
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1 min read
Media Release

New rental laws for pets to come into play

The REIQ is highlighting the value of property managers as the most significant rental legislative reforms in more than a…

29 Sep 2022
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5 min read
Media Release

Granny flats: a good solution, but guidance needed – says REIQ

The REIQ has welcomed the state government’s announcement to encourage homeowners to rent out granny flats on their properties, but…

23 Sep 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

REIQ welcomes Housing Summit to address housing supply issues

The REIQ has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s move to convene a Summit addressing the state’s housing supply issues.

13 Sep 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

Encouraging ‘rightsizing’ is the right move, says REIQ

The REIQ is welcoming the Albanese government’s move to introduce a Bill to parliament to encourage Australian pensioners to downsize…

8 Sep 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

REIQ calls for repeal of illogical land tax regime

Queensland commercial and residential property investors are in for a rude awakening, as the State Government’s illogical new land tax…

5 Sep 2022
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4 min read
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Professional development key to consumer protection, says REIQ

The REIQ has welcomed the announcement from the Attorney General that consultation is open regarding mandatory continuing professional development (CPD)…

1 Sep 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

REIQ unveils finalists for Awards for Excellence 2022

The REIQ is proud to announce the shortlist of finalists for the REIQ Awards for Excellence 2022.

1 Sep 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Greens ‘rent freeze’ proposal is out of touch with reality, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has responded to the Greens ‘rent freeze’ Bill, saying it’s yet another private…

31 Aug 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Stakeholders find common ground on minor modifications to rental properties

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) have co-hosted a stakeholder forum in preparation…

26 Aug 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

Queensland property growth eases from sprint to a run

Property prices continue to rise across Queensland, albeit at a more modest pace, according to quarterly median sales results released…

25 Aug 2022
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7 min read
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REIQ stands by best practice recommendation to defend against new tenancy laws

The REIQ is setting the record straight on its best practice recommendation for managing tenancies once new tenancy legislation is…

5 Aug 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

REIQ delivers $70K worth of flood support

Member agents, partners, and sponsors of the REIQ are proud to have delivered more than $70,000 worth of support in…

27 Jul 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Queensland rental market remains under ‘squeeze’

The rental supply squeeze has kept a tight grip on Queensland, despite some slight increases in vacancies on the coasts,…

21 Jul 2022
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6 min read
Property Management

REIQ responds to 'damming' social housing report

The REIQ responds to the Queensland Auditor-General's 'Delivering social housing services' report.

21 Jul 2022
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3 min read
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REIQ program delivers ‘job ready’ property managers

The REIQ has unveiled a timely training program to train and develop new and aspiring property managers called the Property…

18 Jul 2022
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3 min read
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New REIQ Graduate Membership to guide entry-level agents

The REIQ is welcoming new entrants to the real estate profession with the launch of a purpose-built first year membership…

14 Jul 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

REIQ announces partnership to propel proptech start-ups

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is partnering with the REACH program in a landmark, Australian-industry-first partnership agreement.

11 Jul 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

REIQ readies agents for new rental laws

The REIQ expects the ripple effect of the most significant rental legislative reforms in more than a decade will start…

4 Jul 2022
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4 min read
Journal

REIQ says state budget lacks a housing plan

The REIQ has expressed disappointment at the lack of action to support housing affordability and accessibility in the 2022-23 Queensland…

21 Jun 2022
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5 min read
Media Release

Get ready for REIQ Awards for Excellence 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2022 REIQ Awards for Excellence.

13 Jun 2022
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2 min read
Media Release

Wind still in the sails of Queensland property market

Queensland’s resilient property market appears to be defying the downturn being seen in southern states.

3 Jun 2022
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8 min read
Media Release

REIQ Commends Federal Housing Policies

In the lead up to the election, the Coalition has announced two new housing initiatives which have attracted praise from…

15 May 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

REIQ confident in resilience of Queensland market - following first interest rate hike in over a decade

The REIQ says the RBA’s decision to raise the interest rate is not surprising, and could be weathered by the…

3 May 2022
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3 min read
Media Release

Queensland Vacancy Rates Reach Record Lows

Rental vacancy rates in Queensland have tightened to record lows in the first quarter of 2022.

29 Apr 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

The REIQ Flood Support Auction is seeking your best bids

The REIQ is urging Queenslanders to put their best bid forward to raise funds for Beddown and inCommunity at its…

31 Mar 2022
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2 min read
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Rental Crisis Weighs Heavily on Property Managers

The REIQ is calling for industry, community and Government to better support Property Managers who are struggling to cope with…

28 Mar 2022
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6 min read
Media Release

Campaign calls for properties to go onto long-term rental market

A new campaign encourages property owners to release their Queensland-based properties onto the long-term rental market.

6 Mar 2022
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4 min read
Media Release

Patience and Understanding Key During Crisis says REIQ

As the flood disaster continues in parts of Queensland, the REIQ is encouraging all stakeholders involved in tenancies to work…

2 Mar 2022
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5 min read
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Queensland real estate professionals buck national image perceptions

New REIQ-commissioned research shows Queenslanders view real estate agents favourably.

23 Feb 2022
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4 min read
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Queenslanders in hot pursuit of Real Estate careers

The soaring property market in the Sunshine State has created a surge in interest for real estate careers.

17 Feb 2022
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5 min read
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No relief for Queensland’s excessively tight rental market

Queensland is experiencing record low residential vacancy rates with most regions remaining much tighter than what the REIQ classifies as…

27 Jan 2022
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4 min read
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State Government milks the property cash cow yet again

The REIQ says a new State Government land tax regime is a slap in the face to the very sector…

16 Dec 2021
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3 min read
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Sun still shining on Queensland property market

The demand for Queensland’s residential property market appears to be insatiable with the latest median house price data from the…

15 Dec 2021
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5 min read
Media Release

‘Bloody’ good results from REIQ Blood Challenge

The REIQ helped make a life-saving difference to 2082 Australians as a part of the 2021 REIQ Real Estate Blood…

22 Nov 2021
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2 min read
Media Release

Records all round as State’s top real estate professionals shine

On Saturday night (23 October), the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) hosted the Queensland’s real estate communities’ night of…

25 Oct 2021
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8 min read
Media Release

REIQ Concerned Rental Reforms Unravel Rights of Property Owners
15 Oct 2021
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4 min read
Media Release

Record Low Vacancy Rates Continue to Impact Queensland

Nearly two thirds of local government areas In Queensland have recorded their lowest or equal lowest residential vacancy rates since…

21 Jul 2021
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3 min read
Media Release

REIQ Welcomes State Budget Spending on Housing and Infrastructure but Calls for More

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has welcomed increased social housing and infrastructure spending in the 2021-22 Queensland Budget but…

15 Jun 2021
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3 min read
Industry News

REIQ Urges Real Estate Industry to Roll Up Its Sleeves

The REIQ has partnered with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to encourage the industry’s 46,000+ real estate professionals across the…

7 Jun 2021
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4 min read
Advocacy

Greens' Proposed Rental Reforms Simply Ludicrous, Says REIQ

According to the REIQ, the Queensland Greens' latest Private Member's Bill is a recycled policy position from years ago disguised…

27 May 2021
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5 min read
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Super Deposits, Downsizing and Tax Deductions: The Right Direction but Still More To Do, says REIQ
12 May 2021
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5 min read
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Extremely Low Vacancy Rates Endure Across 80% of Queensland

The first quarter results for 2021 state rental vacancies are in, with the latest data revealing 78.9% of Queensland’s rental…

19 Apr 2021
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4 min read
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2020: The Remarkable Rise of Queensland Real Estate

The latest quarterly data for Queensland property prices (September-December 2020) has confirmed what buyers and sellers already know — prices…

29 Mar 2021
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4 min read
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Brisbane Rentals Bounce Back, Gold Coast Hits Record Lows and 90% Regional Vacancies Tighten Further

As Queensland’s residential property market continues its upward trajectory into the New Year, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ)…

18 Jan 2021
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5 min read
Media Release

Property Market Prospers Despite Pandemic and Recession

Queensland’s property market continues to defy COVID-19 predictions, with median house prices rising yet again across most of the State

14 Dec 2020
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5 min read
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REIQ Welcomes Two New Board Members at the Table

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to its board after…

30 Oct 2020
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3 min read
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Record Low Rental Stock Across Entire State

Queensland’s latest quarterly rental vacancy rates show 100% of the State’s regions have experienced a drop in vacancies, with 96%…

26 Oct 2020
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8 min read
Media Release

Rightsizing and the Right Reforms - The Keys to Boosting QLD Property Market, Says REIQ

The REIQ believes support measures must go further than construction and new housing to ensure the long-term stability of Queensland’s…

23 Oct 2020
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5 min read
Media Release

REIQ's Election 'Wish List' Fit-for-Purpose and Future Proofed

The REIQ is calling on Queensland’s major political parties to not forget the critical contributions of Queensland’s real estate sector…

24 Sep 2020
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3 min read
Media Release

Queensland Property Market Defies Pandemic Predictions

The latest results from the REIQ's QMM prove that the Queensland Property Market continues to defy COVID-19 predictions. Learn more.

29 Sep 2020
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15 min read
Media Release

REIQ Forms Partnership to Connect More People With Property

Queensland’s peak body representing real estate professionals, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), is delighted to announce a new…

3 Sep 2020
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3 min read
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REIQ Demands QLD Government Protect Our Property Market Now
4 Aug 2020
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4 min read
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Queensland Rental Market Faces Tightest Conditions Since GFC

Around 70% of the State’s rental market currently faces extremely tight conditions – in fact, the tightest conditions seen in…

11 Aug 2020
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5 min read
Media Release

Queensland Property Managers Prove Their COVID-19 'Essential' Worth

A recent industry survey conducted by the REIQ reveals that Property Managers across Queensland’s real estate industry have performed more…

16 Jul 2020
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4 min read
Media Release

Rental Stocks Show Solid Start for 2020

Queensland’s residential rental vacancy rates for the first three-monthly quarter show a relatively stable start for the year regardless of…

14 May 2020
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6 min read
Media Release

Australia's Leading Forms Execution Just Got Better

The REIQ has further enhanced their real estate forms platform (Realworks) by launching utility connection services into their world leading…

24 Jun 2020
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3 min read
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REIQ Calls on State Government to Protect Queensland Property Market

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is seeking urgent action from the Queensland State Government to assist in maintaining…

5 May 2020
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6 min read
Media Release

Everyone Matters in Real Estate Including Landlords, Says REIQ

The REIQ has launched its latest industry campaign, Everyone Matter in Real Estate, targeting the Queensland Government and its proposed Special…

14 Apr 2020
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4 min read
Media Release

The REIQ Achieves More Fair & Balanced Protections for Both Landlords & Tenants
24 Apr 2020
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7 min read
Media Release

Queensland Government COVID-19 Rental Reforms Lack Balance & Details

The Queensland Government has unveiled a range of residential tenancy protections to implement a freeze on evictions, a waiver on…

9 Apr 2020
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3 min read
Media Release

The Time for Urgent Action is Now Says REIQ

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a six-month moratorium on residential and commercial evictions as a result of financial distress…

29 Mar 2020
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3 min read