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Declining interest rates and rising income spur improving housing affordability

September 2nd, 2015

A new report released today shows an improvement in overall housing affordability over the June quarter with the positive development seen in seven out of eight Australian states and territories. The latest edition of the REIA Housing Affordability Report, released today by the Real Estate Institute of Australia, provides a comprehensive update for the sector […]

REIA NEWS August Edition

August 13th, 2015

REIA News August Edition has just been released. Technology brings both opportunities and threats to all industries. In this issue we explore how technology is impacting on the real estate industry.

Lending figures point to a moderating housing market

August 7th, 2015

The latest housing finance figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reflect declining lending activity. The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says the figures for June 2015 show, in trend terms, that the number of owner-occupied finance commitments fell by 0.6 per cent. This fall is the third consecutive monthly fall […]

CPI suggests favourable outlook for interest rates

July 22nd, 2015

According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, the June 2015 quarter CPI figures confirm the RBA Board’s assessment at its July meeting that inflationary pressures are well contained and are likely to remain so.  REIA President, Neville Sanders, says “this should translate into a sustained period of low interest rates and be good news […]

REIA NEWS July edition

July 17th, 2015

REIA News July issue has been released. It is a special Tax Time edition and includes articles on topical subjects such as Tax, Negative Gearing and the 7 year moving myth.

Lending figures suggest heat coming out of housing market

July 10th, 2015

The latest housing finance figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reflect flat lending activity for housing suggesting that the heat is coming out of the housing market. The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says the figures for May 2015 show, in trend terms, that the number of owner-occupied finance commitments […]

New research on negative gearing and CGT debunks myths, shines a light on supply

June 29th, 2015

A new report into the impacts of negative gearing and capital gains discount shows these measures are helping to boost the supply of new homes, put downward pressure on prices and give ordinary Australians a better chance of entering the property market.

Winners named in the 2015 EAC/REA NSW Heats of the Australasian Auctioneering Championships

June 25th, 2015

Novotel Olympic Park Sydney, NSW — 23/6/2015 – Estate Agents Co-operative and Real Estate Institute of Australia have once again hosted the NSW heats of the Australasian Auctioneering Championships. 10 of the top auctioneers in the state fought it out for a place in the National Championships.

Housing affordability improves on the back of falling interest rates

June 3rd, 2015

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says that in the first quarter of 2015, housing affordability in Australia improved, however affordability is still worse compared to the same time last year

A Steady Budget for Housing that Boosts Small Business

May 12th, 2015

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) CEO, Amanda Lynch has welcomed the 2015-16 Budget as a win for small business and one that importantly retains key tax arrangements that benefit housing investment.