Could you help us as we support others? We have partnered with The Priority Project to support woman who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV). This service is supported by Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. They are working with agencies, including us, in conjunction with property owners to secure permanent rentals for women. We are seeking interest from our owners – asking you to consider prioritising your rentals to women who are needing a permanent place to call home. This new way of prioritising women creates opportunity to help and you do not have to reduce your rent, although if willing, you mayRead More →

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Relatively stable yet dangerously low vacancy rates over the first quarter of 2024 are a cold comfort to renters desperately trying to find a place to call home in Queensland. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Residential Vacancy Report for the March 2024 Quarter shows rental availability remains at critical lows across the sunshine state. Of the 50 local government areas and sub regions covered in the report, vacancy rates fell in 22, were stable in 10 and climbed in 18, compared to the previous quarter. These movements, however disappointing or promising they may seem on face value, were confined to a modest 0.2%Read More →

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Seeking clarity in management rights matters? Look no further!   Introducing Quartz Legal – not just another law firm, but your trusted adviser in management rights! With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by management rights clients, Quartz Legal is committed to providing robust, tailored solutions that prioritize Strength, Clarity, Transparency, and Integrity. Why use Quartz Legal?  Strength: Our team brings unparalleled expertise in management rights matters, ensuring that you receive the highest quality representation tailored to your specific needs.  Clarity: At Quartz Legal, we prioritize your needs and concerns, going above and beyond to deliver clear guidance and effective solutions, that safeguard your interests.  Transparency: WeRead More →

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Hello, and thanks for clicking through! Today, you’ve been invited to take part in a short 5 to 6-minute survey about the challenges and opportunities within the Management and Letting Rights industry.  This survey is being conducted by an independent marketing agency called MemberBoat, on behalf of the Management and Letting Rights industry.  The research’s goal is to better understand the needs and challenges of businesses in the Management and Letting Rights industry so that industry stakeholders can improve the services and products they provide to you and better represent and advocate for businesses like yours.  Survey Details: Closing Date: COB Friday, 10 May 2024 Estimated TimeRead More →

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We are excited to announce the launch of Hotel Resort Sales, the newest management rights sales agency on the Gold Coast. Directors Craig and Rebecca Johnson bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of management rights sales. Over the past decade, their commitment to the hospitality and accommodation industry has allowed them to build strong relationships with hundreds of management rightsvendors across the Gold Coast. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a management rights business Hotel Resort Sales is committed to ensuring your journey is seamless, well-informed, and successful. Driven by a passion for service and a commitment to deliveringRead More →

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As a strong believer that everyone should be able to make educated, informed decisions about buying, selling, or renting property in Queensland, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is delivering a new, enlightening video series to empower consumers. The educational video series called Prop IQ, aims to unpick the complexities of real estate and answer the big questions regularly fielded by real estate professionals. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said Prop IQ aimed to demystify and debunk the process of buying, selling, or renting in Queensland and answer consumers’ burning questions. “Real estate is essential to all of us, it’s often the topic of conversationRead More →

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RAAS Property Group, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey with the unveiling of new brand name Ras360 Property Solutions, and the launch of a new sales division dedicated to Accommodation business sales. This is a momentous occasion in the company’s 21-year history, a pioneer in the brokerage of Management Rights and specialist in apartment and townhouse sales, and signifies commitment to offering complete Residential and Accommodation Property Solutions. Ras360 is poised to challenge the industry with its expansion of services and capability into a more diverse range of asset classes including Hotels, Motels, Pubs & Caravan Parks. At the helm of this excitingRead More →

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Today we are talking about an essential aspect of managing your management rights business: Top-ups. Today we are going to hear from Mike O’Farrell from MLR Services who is going to share his top tips on how to streamline the Top-Up process and maximise your success. Meet Mike O’ Farrell Mike O’Farrell mikeof@mlrservices.com.au0418 193 708 After joining the management and letting rights industry in 1991, Mike has been actively involved in body corporate’s for many years. He understands the complexities of shared occupancy and has seen disputes between residents, contractors and bodies corporate escalate into financially disastrous situations. Mike established MLR Services to help residents,Read More →

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The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has warned the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) introduced today, contains some extreme, unnecessary, and impractical reforms. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said it was disappointing to see legislative change being touted as the solution to the rental crisis when there is universal agreement that we need to encourage new supply. She said the most alarming reforms in the Bill relate to: ·     The proposal to attach rent increase limits to the property rather than the tenancy agreement; and ·     A tenant’s right to ask for structural changes to a property and an owner beingRead More →

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The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is welcoming today’s announcement from the Attorney General that mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) will be imposed on real estate practitioners in Queensland. As the law currently stands, real estate practitioners are required to undertake initial educational training, however there are no ongoing educational and training requirements despite the increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape they operate in. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said as a strong advocate for the establishment of an annual CPD regime for a decade, it was momentous for the REIQ to see it come to fruition. “As the peak body for real estate professionals,Read More →

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