Tag: REIQ

Real Estate Body Shoots Down Calls for Public ‘Landlord Register’

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has criticised a proposal to create a “landlord register” that will tell the public how many properties an owner may have and their place of residence. The proposal, put forward by Tenants Queensland, argues that such a system would balance out a supposed imbalance of power between landlords…


‘Out of Touch With Reality’: Queensland Peak Body Criticises Green Party’s Rent Freeze Bill

A real estate peak body in Queensland has criticised the Australian Greens Party for proposing a bill that would suspend rental prices in the state, saying it was out of touch with reality. This came after Greens MP Amy MacMahon tabled a private member’s bill to the Queensland parliament on Aug. 31. If approved, it…


Property Managers’ Mental Health Worsens Under Rental Crisis: REIQ

A Queensland’s real estate peak body is drawing attention to the escalating pressures facing property managers in the state and asking for more support from the industry, local community and government to deal with the issue. Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), said that property managers had been subject to…