Your superannuation takes a journey of many years. Not unlike the long journey taken by Greek hero Odysseus your superannuation savings will face many trials and tests during its journey and even further challenges once you reach retirement. The government’s announcement allowing Australians to participate in the “coronavirus early release of super” was met with […]
by Bishop Collins 
Statistics recently published by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reveal that the vast majority of property investors are aged 40 years or older and they earn less than $80,000 per annum. If this sounds like one of your clients, then it’s important to take note! In an ATO media release in April 2019, Assistant Commissioner […]
by Bishop Collins 
Let’s set the scene. You are currently working in Real Estate. You’re either a principle or employed as an agent. You may or may not love your job (like the rest of us), but you’re earning a reasonable salary, have most of the things you need and want, and you are breezing through life fairly […]
by Bishop Collins 
Tenants trapped in violent relationships will be protected by new renting reforms, which come into effect on 28 February 2019. Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean announced the date which would allow victims of domestic violence to immediately end their tenancy without financial penalty. “Domestic violence is a harrowing and traumatic ordeal, and victims shouldn’t […]
by NREA 
The Palaszczuk Government has announced a tenancy skills training package that will help around 17,000 Queenslanders struggling to secure a home in the state’s tightening private rental market. In the middle of consultation on historic reform to renting laws, Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni today announced the $8.2 million Skillsets for […]
by NREA 
More than 97 per cent of people who have taken part in the Palaszczuk Government’s Open Doors to Renting Reform consultation are indicating that the structural condition and safety of their properties is a top concern, Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni said today (Monday). Mr de Brenni said the survey revealed an […]
by NREA 
Owners of manufactured homes would enjoy greater consumer protection across Queensland under “historic reforms” which come into effect from today (Wednesday), according to Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni. Mr de Brenni said the changes would “usher in a new era of fairness” for over 25,000 Queenslanders living in residential parks under […]
by NREA 
Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni today (Sunday) helped doorknock homes in his Springwood electorate as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s consultation into the future of renting in Queensland. Mr de Brenni said Logan residents were confirming the results of the government’s statewide Open Doors to Renting Reform survey – tenants want a fairer […]
by NREA 
The grandparents of a baby girl killed in a tragic accident at a Central Queensland rental property today (Sunday) supported the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to residential tenancy reform – which they hope will prevent “future tragedies”. Lyn and Ken Diefenbach have been advocating for prescribed minimum standards for rental properties since the death of their […]
by NREA 
The Queensland Government is undertaking a state-wide consultation in readiness for important reforms to residential tenancy laws for renters and property owners to ensure Queenslanders needs will be met now and into the future. To start the process this week, renters, landlords and real estate agents will be contacted and asked for their views, how […]
by NREA 
