real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1068:
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employ, how many properties are sold, what is the value of those properties and how much is collected on landlords behalf in rent? On the 18th October, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) released its strategic policy agenda, called “GeUng Real” which was virtually presented to the Federal Minister for Housing, the Hon Michael Sukkar MP. In releasing the document, the REIA President Adrian Kelly said “In the lead up to the next Federal Elec9on, It’s 9me to get real about real estate policy and to help agents do what they do best – help Australians into homes.” “Getting Real articulates six key areas for government: supply, customers, taxation, sustainability, cities and regions, and successful real estate agencies. We also have specific action plans for people, training and skills, proptech and regulation and reg-tech.” The document also outlined the significant size of the real estate industry across Australia and provided the details as shown in the adjacent chart: As the Federal Election looms Mr Kelly highlighted several priorities from “Getting Real” including, urgently addressing a national shortage in property managers, securing b-partisan commitment on a national plan for housing supply and affordability and phasing out stamp duty nationally. The full can be found at the REIA website: reia.asn.au
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