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Heartache for first homebuyers (25 May 2013)   
The scrapping of first homebuyers grants for existing properties and the removal of stamp duty concessions are forcing young couples to put their lives on hold.
 
No to property-financed fire and emergency services levy: REINSW (20 May 2013)   
The introduction of a new levy to fund fire and emergency services will unfairly burden property owners, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
NSW Govt should cut stamp duty to grow revenue (16 May 2013)   
The NSW Government is being urged by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales to cut transfer stamp duty rates in the State Budget on 18 June 2013 in an attempt to increase state revenue.
 
Sydney rental vacancies hit 12 month low (14 May 2013)   
The Sydney residential rental market has contracted for a third consecutive month, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Interest rate cut better late than never (07 May 2013)   
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in 2013.
 
Support holiday rental industry: REINSW (06 May 2013)   
REINSW is asking the Gosford City Council to amend its Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to specifically permit short-term holiday rentals in residential areas on the NSW Central Coast after a court ruling now puts this entire facet of the property industry at risk.
 
REINSW urges NSW Govt to reinstate first home buyer incentives (24 Apr 2013)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales is calling on the NSW Treasurer to reinstate first home buyers incentives for purchasers of existing properties in the 2013 Budget, due to be released on 18 June 2013.
 
Dubbo rental market tightest in NSW (16 Apr 2013)   
The Orana region is the hardest place to find rental accommodation in the state, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Sydney rental market continues to tighten (12 Apr 2013)   
The squeeze on the Sydney residential rental market has continued, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales
 
RBA leaves rates at 3.00% (02 Apr 2013)   
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided at its April board meeting to leave interest rates unchanged for the third meeting in a row.
 
Albury vacancy rates to attract investors (20 Mar 2013)   
Albury’s vacancy rate for rental properties declined in February 2013, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales
 
NSW rental market squeezed (14 Mar 2013)   
The rental market has tightened across the state, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Rental vacancy rates to be provided for Albury/Wodonga (14 Mar 2013)   
In a new initiative the Real Estate Institutes of Victoria and New South Wales will now provide a monthly rental vacancy rate for the Albury/Wodonga region.
 
REINSW Property Profile – December 2012 (08 Mar 2013)   
An improvement in median house prices has been seen across much of NSW and is a clear indication that confidence is returning to the property market, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
RBA leaves rates at 3% (05 Mar 2013)   
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates unchanged at 3.00 per cent at its March board meeting.
 
Albury rental vacancy rates see 12 month highs (18 Feb 2013)   
Albury’s vacancy rate for rental properties has hit levels last seen in January 2012, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Rental market opens up for accommodation seekers (14 Feb 2013)   
An increase in rental accommodation has been seen right across the state, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Coffs Harbour easiest place to find rental accommodation (14 Feb 2013)   
Coffs Harbour is the easiest place to find accommodation in New South Wales, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
RBA leaves interest rates on hold (05 Feb 2013)   
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold at 3.00 per cent at its February board meeting. REINSW Chief Executive Officer Tim McKibbin was surprised by the decision by the Reserve Bank.
 
Spring best time to sell property (31 Jan 2013)   
The all important question of when to sell your property has been answered with confirmation that Spring is the best time of year.
 
Reprieve for those seeking rental accommodation (21 Jan 2013)   
The Sydney rental market eased in December with an overall vacancy rate of 1.9 per cent, up 0.1 per cent on November, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Reintroduce First Home Buyers Grant for existing property: REINSW (18 Jan 2013)   
The first home buyers incentives for existing properties should be reinstated, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
REINSW Property Profile – September 2012 (20 Dec 2012)   
The Sydney metropolitan property market has found buyer support during the quarter, with the median house price rising 0.4 per cent in the three months to September 2012, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Rental vacancies fall in November (14 Dec 2012)   
The Sydney rental market tightened again in November with a total vacancy rate of 1.8 per cent, down 0.1 per cent from October, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Auctioneers make a difference - REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition State Final (03 Dec 2012)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Novice Auctioneers Competition State Final for 2012 has been taken out by Ray White Lower North Shore real estate agent David Gillan.
 
RBA cuts interest rates 25 basis points (03 Dec 2012)   
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.00 per cent at its December board meeting.
 
Rental market tightens (20 Nov 2012)   
The Sydney rental market has tightened with the vacancy rate at just 1.9 per cent, down 0.6 per cent from last month, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 4 November2012 (04 Nov 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 27 October 2012 (28 Oct 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Wollongong rental vacancies slip (22 Oct 2012)   
The Wollongong rental market has dropped back to levels last seen in December 2011 with a vacancy rate of 2.1 per cent, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 20 October 2012 (21 Oct 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW recognises Kymbal Dunne with top honour (15 Oct 2012)   
The prestigious Woodrow Weight Award for outstanding service to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and the profession has been awarded to Knight Frank North Sydney Managing Director Kymbal Dunne.
 
REINSW Awards for Excellence winners celebrated (15 Oct 2012)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has shone the spotlight on the industry’s high achievers at the 2012 REINSW Awards for Excellence.
 
Sydney house prices most affordable in a decade (25 Sep 2012)   
Sydney property prices are at their most affordable in a decade following a 13 per cent fall from the peak prices seen in 2010, reports the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Rental vacancies in Sydney surge for second consecutive month (19 Sep 2012)   
Sydney’s middle and outer suburbs push through to three per cent.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 15 September 2012 (16 Sep 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 8 Sept 2012 (09 Sep 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW welcomes Minister’s announcement on mandatory PI insurance (08 Sep 2012)   
Consumers of real estate services will now enjoy the comfort of knowing that an agent must have professional indemnity insurance that responds to claims for loss and injury, says the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 1 September 2012 (03 Sep 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW announces the 2012 Awards for Excellence finalists (30 Aug 2012)   
The finalists for the 2012 REINSW Awards for Excellence have been announced, highlighting the depth of talent across the industry.
 
REINSW congratulates winner of East Division Novice Auctioneers Competition (28 Aug 2012)   
More than $3000 raised for Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 25 August 2012 (26 Aug 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Rental vacancies in Sydney at highest level in 6 years (25 Aug 2012)   
All suburbs across the Sydney metropolitan area push through the 2% mark
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 18 August2012 (19 Aug 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW congratulates winner of Albury Novice Auctioneers Competition (17 Aug 2012)   
More than $10,000 raised for local cancer care charity
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 11 August2012 (12 Aug 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 21 July 2012 (22 Jul 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 14 July 2012 (16 Jul 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Rental vacancy rates pick up across most Sydney suburbs (11 Jul 2012)   
Wollongong, Newcastle, and central coast all increase – REINSW
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 7 July 2012 (08 Jul 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 30 June 2012 (01 Jul 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW Property Profile March 2012 released (28 Jun 2012)   
Sydney’s residential property prices stabilised during the three months to March 2012, although the annual median house price for the 12 months to March 2012 dropped by $40,000 – a 6.7% decline, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
NSW's leading auctioneers to battle for top gong (27 Jun 2012)   
Four of New South Wales leading auctioneers today each secured a place as a finalist for one of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales top accolades – the Award for Excellence for Auctioneering.
 
Vacancy rates in Sydney unchanged for second consecutive month (20 Jun 2012)   
O’farrell budget faces its first real test in breaking the rental crisis – REINSW
 
State Budget a missed opportunity to boost a flagging market – REINSW (12 Jun 2012)   
The state’s peak real estate body, REINSW, says today’s Budget is a missed opportunity to protect the engine room of the national economy.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 9 June 2012 (10 Jun 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW President and CEO meet with local agents from the Parramatta & Hills Division (06 Jun 2012)   
Local issues, as well as the upcoming NSW State Budget, will dominate the agenda as the President and CEO of REINSW meet with local agents in Parramatta tonight (Wednesday, 6 June 2012).
 
National leaders need to take their focus off scandal and put it back on to the economy (06 Jun 2012)   
REINSW calls for an end to distraction in the of global economic danger
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 2 June 2012 (04 Jun 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Rental vacancies in Sydney's 'inner' and 'outer' suburbs improve (02 Jun 2012)   
April data shows vacancies down in Wollongong, but stable in Newcastle - REINSW
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 26 May 2012 (27 May 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Wollongong (25 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Wollongong today (Thursday, 25 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Batemans Bay (24 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Batemans Bay today (Thursday, 24 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Wagga Wagga (23 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Wagga Wagga today (Tuesday, 22 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Goulburn (22 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Goulburn today (Tuesday, 22 May 2012).
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 19 May 2012 (21 May 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW Govt could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue by cutting stamp duty (19 May 2012)   
REINSW says NSW Government should back RBA interest rate action by cutting stamp duty to kickstart sluggish property market.
 
weekly market wrap – week ending 12 May 2012 (14 May 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Orange (10 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Orange today (Thursday, 10 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Dubbo (09 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Dubbo today (Wednesday, 9 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Tamworth (08 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Tamworth today (Tuesday, 8 May 2012).
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 5 May 2012 (07 May 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Gosford (04 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Gosford today (Friday, 4 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Newcastle (03 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Newcastle today (Thursday, 3 May 2012).
 
Rental vacancies in Wollongong surge (03 May 2012)   
Sydney’s rental vacancy rate took a tumble in March and is now nearly half that of Wollongong, according to the latest data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Local agents and community the focus of visit to Port Macquarie (02 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Port Macquarie today (Wednesday, 2 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of Coffs Harbour visit (01 May 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Coffs Harbour today (Tuesday, 1 May 2012).
 
Local agents and community the focus of Lismore visit (30 Apr 2012)   
Local issues will dominate the agenda of meetings as the President and CEO of REINSW arrive in Lismore today (Monday, 30 April 2012).
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 29 April 2012 (29 Apr 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 22 April 2012 (22 Apr 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Urgent stamp duty and planning reform needed to reinvigorate NSW property sector (16 Apr 2012)   
Two months out from the next State Budget, the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has called on the O’Farrell Government to urgently reform stamp duty and the State’s planning system in order to stimulate the property sector.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 15 April 2012 (15 Apr 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Reserve Bank should act sooner rather than later and cut interest rates now (03 Apr 2012)   
The state’s peak real estate body is calling on the Reserve Bank to act now and cut interest rates at today’s board meeting.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 31 March 2012 (01 Apr 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Rental vacancy rates lose ground in Sydney and Newcastle (27 Mar 2012)   
The rental markets in Sydney and Newcastle have failed to capitalise on January’s strong gains, with both cities recording declines in available properties last month.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 24 March 2012 (26 Mar 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 17 March 2012 (17 Mar 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 10 March 2012 (12 Mar 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
State’s flood crisis demands rethink of water infrastructure (12 Mar 2012)   
The state’s peak real estate body is calling for an urgent rethink of water infrastructure needs and planning, as the cost of the state’s flood crisis continues to be counted.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 3 March 2012 (05 Mar 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 25 February 2012 (27 Feb 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 18 February 2012 (19 Feb 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Sydney vacancies highest in more than five years (15 Feb 2012)   
The latest rental vacancy data released by REINSW has revealed Sydney’s best vacancy rates since August 2006.
 
NSW weekly market wrap – week ending 11 February 2012 (13 Feb 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 20 February 2012 (06 Feb 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 29 January 2012 (30 Jan 2012)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
Rental vacancies end the year higher in Sydney (20 Jan 2012)   
The latest rental vacancy data has been released by REINSW and shows a slight improvement in conditions in Sydney, but a deterioration in other metropolitan centres.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 18 December 2011 (19 Dec 2011)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW asks the experts - how was 2011 and what can we expect in 2012? (16 Dec 2011)   
REINSW has released a comprehensive Year in Review analysis, as well as predictions for the property sector in 2012.
 
Rental vacancies in Sydney unchanged for third consecutive month (14 Dec 2011)   
The latest rental vacancy data has been released by REINSW and it shows Sydney’s rental vacancy rate remains unchanged for the third consecutive month.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 11 December 2011 (12 Dec 2011)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW elects new President for 2011-2013 (25 Nov 2011)   
REINSW has a new President, with Christian Payne succeeding Wayne Stewart who has held the post since 2009.
 
October rental vacancies show marginal improvement (15 Nov 2011)   
The latest rental vacancy data has been released by REINSW, showing only marginal improvement in Sydney’s rental market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 12 Nov 2011 (13 Nov 2011)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
NSW weekly market wrap - week ending 5 Nov 2011 (06 Nov 2011)   
REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin's weekly wrap of the NSW market.
 
REINSW's highest recognition awarded to Albury's Steve Martin (17 Oct 2011)   
Current Director and former REINSW President bestowed the 2011 Woodrow Weight Award.
 
Winners announced in the 2011 REINSW Awards for Excellence (17 Oct 2011)   
The real estate industry’s highest accolades have been awarded at the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales’ annual Gala Dinner held in Sydney on Saturday, 15 October 2011.
 
Axing of the first home buyers bonus will hit rural and regional centre hard (13 Sep 2011)   
Communities outside metropolitan New South Wales need additional incentives.
 
NSW Budget cuts to first home buyers won't improve affordability (06 Sep 2011)   
REINSW says the dream of home ownership has ended for many Australians as a result of cuts to stamp duty concessions for first home buyers announced in the State Budget.
 
NSW Budget must deliver housing solutions (01 Sep 2011)   
REINSW has called on the state government to deliver concrete solutions to the twin problems of housing affordability and availability.
 
Carbon scheme will deliver 'triple tax slug' (02 Aug 2011)   
The Federal Government’s carbon scheme will push the cost of the Great Australian Dream up by thousands of dollars according to the state’s leading real estate body, all of which will also be subject to GST and stamp duty.
 
Carbon tax will further squeeze housing affordability (11 Jul 2011)   
Increased construction costs as a result of the new Carbon Tax are likely to further erode housing affordability across Australia, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Incentive Bill will support rural communities (28 Jun 2011)   
REINSW says the O’Farrell Government’s Regional Relocation Bill will strengthen rural communities and their economies and, at the same time, help improve availability of housing in metropolitan areas.
 
Finalists announced in REINSW’s Awards for Excellence in Auctioneering (20 Jun 2011)   
Some of the NSW’s leading Auctioneers are set to battle it out for REINSW’s top honour with the four finalists in the Auctioneers category of the 2011 REINSW Awards for Excellence announced today.
 
NSW buyers’ agent wins top international award (03 Jun 2011)   
REINSW congratulates member Rich Harvey and propertybuyer on Asia Pacific Property Awards win
 
Inner Sydney rental vacancy rates plunge below 1% (01 Jun 2011)   
The rental vacancy rate for the heart of Australia’s largest city has fallen below the critical 1% level, signaling a new period of hardship for tenants.
 
'Dumbing down' of professional standards unacceptable (30 May 2011)   
REINSW says planned changes to national occupational licensing will seriously diminish professional standards in the real estate sector and ultimately harm both consumers and agents.
 
REINSW looking forward to working with new Minister (04 Apr 2011)   
REINSW has congratulated the new Minister for Fair Trading sworn in as part of the O’Farrell Government’s first Cabinet.
 
REINSW congratulates Premier O'Farrell (29 Mar 2011)   
REINSW has congratulated the state's new Premier on the Coalition's historic win in Saturday's election.
 
Rental accommodation supply collapses on eve of NSW election (23 Mar 2011)   
Rental vacancy rates have crashed in Sydney and fallen dramatically in Newcastle less than a week out from the NSW state election – yet neither candidate has adequately outlined how they will address the problem, according to the state’s peak real estate body.
 
Opposition acknowledges the impact of NSW housing affordability crisis on police (14 Mar 2011)   
REINSW has welcomed the acknowledgement by the NSW Opposition of the impact of the housing affordability crisis on the state’s frontline workers, which is forcing many to travel long distances between home and work.
 
Election a referendum on housing affordability and availability (08 Mar 2011)   
REINSW says NSW will face growing numbers of people abandoning the state on economic grounds if the rental crisis as well as housing affordability and availability aren’t adequately addressed by an incoming Labor or Coalition Government.
 
Vacancy rates increase in Sydney and Newcastle, unchanged in Wollongong (04 Mar 2011)   
Vacancy rates for rental accommodation have increased at the start of 2011 in two out of three of the major metropolitan centres across the state, according to the latest data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Water infrastructure critical to future of regional communities (25 Jan 2011)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has called on Federal Water Minister Tony Burke to urgently rework the Murray Darling Basin Plan, which local agents fear will seriously damage regional communities.
 
Pressure on Keneally and O'Farrell as Sydney's housing affordability reaches crisis point (24 Jan 2011)   
Research, which shows Sydney is one of the least affordable places to buy a home in the world, has increased pressure on the NSW Government and Opposition to release their policies to help first home buyers and others struggling to get into the Sydney market.
 
Vacancy rates end 2010 up slightly in Sydney, down in Newcastle and Wollongong (21 Jan 2011)   
The rental market has ended the 2010 calendar year without much sign of improvement, according to the latest figures released today by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Rental vacancy increase not enough to meet traditional spike in demand in January (22 Dec 2010)   
Small increases in rental vacancy rates across New South Wales won't be enough to meet the traditional spike in demand for accommodation as the New Year starts.
 
Sydney vacancy rates slide to 6 month low with tenants abandoned by NSW Government (01 Dec 2010)   
Regional NSW rental vacancies also deteriorate in October - REINSW
 
REINSW lobbying for vendor disclosure legislation to also apply to property owners (15 Nov 2010)   
REINSW is seeking changes from the NSW Government to harmonise the obligations of real estate agents with those of property owners under the state's vendor disclosure legislation.
 
Rental vacancies slump in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong (27 Oct 2010)   
Chronic shortages in available rental properties are now a permanent fact of life in the state's three major metropolitan centres, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
And the winner is ... ??? (11 Oct 2010)   
2010 REINSW Awards for Excellence annouced
 
NSW rental vacancies stuck in 'Groundhog Day' (22 Sep 2010)   
As rental vacancy rates fell in most parts of Sydney in August, the state’s leading real estate organisation says NSW now faces an accommodation crisis for frontline workers.
 
Katter, Oakeshott, Windsor, Bandt and Wilkie hold the key to saving the Great Australian Dream (30 Aug 2010)   
Independents and the Greens must demand action on housing affordability– REINSW
 
Sydney's rental vacancies at highest level in six months (27 Aug 2010)   
Rental vacancy rates in Sydney have improved to record their highest result since the start of 2010 according to the latest data released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
First time voters may never become first home buyers (13 Aug 2010)   
Gillard and Abbott must save the dream of homeownership for a generation of Australians
 
Great Australian Dream trashed by Commonwealth and State tax regimes (06 Aug 2010)   
Gillard and Abbott must act to curb cost of taxation which is killing home ownership dream
 
Rental vacancy rates deteriorate in Sydney and Newcastle (01 Jul 2010)   
Sydney and Newcastle have both recorded falls in the percentage of available rental properties according to the latest statistics released today by REINSW.
 
Consultation a must on new residential tenancies regime (16 Jun 2010)   
REINSW says the Keneally Government must properly consult all stakeholders, especially agents, as it works to introduce the new Residential Tenancies Bill 2010.
 
REINSW welcomes stamp duty initiatives in NSW Budget (08 Jun 2010)   
REINSW has welcomed the NSW budget announcement to abolish stamp duty for ‘off the plan’ purchases.
 
REINSW forces change to Residential Tenancies Bill (04 Jun 2010)   
REINSW has forced the NSW government to make considerable changes to its draft Residential Tenancies Bill introduced into Parliament.
 
propertyDATA & realestateVIEW launch in NSW (01 Jun 2010)   
On 2 June 2010, propertyDATA.com.au (PDOL) and realestateVIEW.com.au will officially launch in New South Wales.
 
REINSW seeking answers from NSW Premier (31 May 2010)   
REINSW has written to NSW Premier Kristina Keneally seeking an urgent meeting to discuss imminent changes which pose a serious threat to property owners and investors.
 
Act now to dodge the new "Keneally tax" (28 May 2010)   
REINSW says home buyers and property investors need to act fast if they are to dodge the new property tax introduced by the Keneally Government.
 
Voters betrayed by Keneally’s ‘Grab for Cash’ new tax (13 May 2010)   
Families, mum & dad investors and retirees will be amongst the worst off after the Keneally Government moved to increase the fees for transfers of land in NSW by hundreds of dollars on the average home.
 
Rental vacancy improvement will do little to turn around chronic housing shortage (13 May 2010)   
Despite a slight improvement in rental vacancies in April, the prospect of long term relief for renters remains remote unless there is immediate government intervention.
 
Keneally Government must act on Henry Tax Review (03 May 2010)   
The REINSW has called on the Keneally Government to follow the advice of the Henry Tax Review and abolish stamp duty.
 
Accommodation crisis for frontline workers (16 Apr 2010)   
As rental vacancy rates in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong deteriorated for the second consecutive month, the state’s leading real estate organisation says NSW now faces an accommodation crisis for frontline workers.
 
NSW prices to continue to strengthen (13 Apr 2010)   
REINSW has rejected as inaccurate, claims house prices in the Sydney market are set to plateau.
 
Congratulations to our National Award Winners (30 Mar 2010)   
REINSW has congratulated the NSW winners of 4 awards at the REIA National Awards for 2010.
 
Rental vacancies at highest level in 2 years (09 Dec 2009)   
Sydney’s rental vacancy rate has risen to its highest level in more than 2 years but it isn’t all good news, according to the latest data released by the REINSW.
 
New Premier should axe Tenancy Act changes (04 Dec 2009)   
The REINSW has congratulated the new Premier of NSW, Kristina Keneally and called on her to act decisively to encourage greater investment in the state’s real estate sector.
 
Government evicts landlords from NSW (19 Nov 2009)   
Residential investors will be forced out of the state’s residential rental market if proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act are introduced, according to the REINSW.
 
Sydney rental vacancies heading nowhere fast (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies remain tight but steady in Sydney according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in South Eastern NSW significantly higher in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in South Eastern NSW have risen sharply according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in Albury increase in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Albury have increased according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Central Coast rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies across the Central Coast have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Central West rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies across the Central West have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in Coffs Harbour significantly higher in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Coffs Harbour have risen sharply according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Mid North Coast rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies on the Mid North Coast have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Murrumbidgee rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the Murrumbidgee have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in New England increase in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the New England District have risen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in Northern Rivers increase in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the Northern Rivers District have increased according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Orana rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Orana have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies in the Riverina significantly higher in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the Riverina District have risen sharply according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
South Coast rental vacancies fall in October (12 Nov 2009)   
Rental vacancies on the South Coast have fallen according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies show few signs of improvement (13 Oct 2009)   
Sydney’s rental vacancy rate continues to stagnate according to the latest data released today by the REINSW.
 
Winners from across NSW celebrated in the 2009 REINSW Awards for Excellence (12 Oct 2009)   
The breadth of talent in the real estate sector has been celebrated at the REINSW 2009 Awards for Excellence.
 
Market starting to see signs of life (22 Sep 2009)   
The latest property market snapshot from the REINSW shows signs of increasing prices in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.
 
Double Bay auctioneer among the best in Australian & NZ (09 Sep 2009)   
Double Bay’s Damien Cooley has finished in the Top 4 at the Australasian Real Estate Institutes Auctioneering Championships, held in Hobart.
 
Housing finance slowdown another reason why Reserve Bank should hold off on interest rate rise (09 Sep 2009)   
Reflecting the fragile nature of recovery in the property sector, official data released today shows a marked slowdown in housing finance approvals for July 2009.
 
NSW records strong rise in building approvals in July (02 Sep 2009)   
REINSW says while the latest building approval figures show strong growth in July, it is still too early for the Reserve Bank to even consider an interest rate hike.
 
Housing finance increase not enough to warrant interest rate rise (10 Aug 2009)   
The latest increase in housing finance shouldn't be seen by the Reserve Bank as a green light to raise interest rates, according to REINSW.
 
Good news for Sydney home owners (05 Aug 2009)   
House prices in Sydney have recorded an increase above the national average according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
 
NSW behind national turnaround in building approvals (30 Jul 2009)   
REINSW says more needs to be done to kick start the NSW property sector following the release of the latest building approval data which shows NSW remains well behind other states.
 
Orana rental vacancies unchanged in May (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in the South Eastern part of NSW has increased sharply, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies increase in Albury (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in Albury has increased slightly, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies jump significantly in Coffs Harbour (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in Coffs Harbour has increased sharply, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies slump in the Central West (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in the state’s Central West has hit its lowest level in more than two years, according to data released today by REINSW.
 
Rental vacancies down on the Mid North Coast (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies on the Mid North Coast has dropped, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies increase in New England (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in New England has increased slightly, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies slump in the Northern Rivers (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in New England has increased slightly, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies drop in the Riverina (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in the state’s Riverina District has fallen, according to data released today by REINSW.
 
Rental vacancies drop on the South Coast (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies on the state’s South Coast has fallen, according to data released today by REINSW.
 
Rental vacancies jump significantly in the state's South Eastern District (26 Jun 2009)   
The percentage of rental vacancies in the South Eastern part of NSW has increased sharply, according to the latest figures released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies drop in outer and middle suburbs (25 Jun 2009)   
Sydney’s rental vacancy rate is at its lowest level in 12 months, according to the latest data released today by the REINSW.
 
Budget initiatives will help but the government needed to go further (16 Jun 2009)   
Budget initiatives aimed at new home buyers are welcome and will help the NSW property sector but much more could have been done, according to the state’s peak real estate industry body.
 
Rees must show leadership to make NSW 'the state of choice' for investment (10 Jun 2009)   
REINSW says Premier Nathan Rees has the opportunity to make NSW the ‘state of choice’ for property investment by introducing a range of property tax incentives in next week’s budget.
 
Sydney vacancies at highest since August 2007 (29 May 2009)   
Sydney’s rental vacancy rate has risen to its highest level in 20 months according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
Albury rental vacancies on the rise (29 May 2009)   
Albury’s rental vacancy rate has risen by a half of a percent, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
Central Coast rental vacancies fall in April to lowest level in more than 12 months (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies on the Central Coast have fallen in April, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Central West rental vacancies fall in April (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s Central West have fallen in April, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Coffs Harbour rental vacancies fall in April to lowest level in more than 12 months (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Coffs Harbour have fallen dramatically, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Mid North Coast rental vacancies on the rise (29 May 2009)   
The Mid North Coast rental vacancy rate has risen by more than half of a percent, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
Newcastle rental vacancies fall in April (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Newcastle have fallen in April, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
New England rental vacancies fall in April (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s New England District have fallen, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Northern Rivers' rental vacancies on the rise (29 May 2009)   
The Northern Rivers rental vacancy rate has risen by half of a percent, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
Orana rental vacancies unchanged in April (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s Orana District have remained unchanged, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Riverina rental vacancies on the rise (29 May 2009)   
The Riverina’s rental vacancy rate has risen slightly, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
South Coast rental vacancies jump sharply (29 May 2009)   
The South Coast’s rental vacancy rate has risen sharply, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
South Eastern rental vacancies slump in April (29 May 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s South East have slumped, according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
Wollongong rental vacancies on the rise (29 May 2009)   
Wollongong’s rental vacancy rate has risen by more than half a percent, according to the latest data released by REINSW.
 
Budget announcement on First Home Buyers short sighted (13 May 2009)   
REINSW has warned sustained economic recovery may be placed at serious risk by the Federal Government’s decision not to extend the First Home Buyer’s grants scheme boost by a full year.
 
Federal Budget must include additional significant initiatives for first home buyers (06 May 2009)   
A week out from the Federal Budget, the Treasurer is being urged to act decisively in the interest of the NSW economy and deliver new incentives for First Home Buyers.
 
Falling rental vacancies sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies in Sydney’s outer suburbs has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Falling rental vacancies in Albury another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A large drop in rental vacancies in Albury has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Central West Rental vacancies stable (23 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the Central West have remained stable according to the latest figures release by REINSW.
 
Coffs Harbour rental vacancies rise (23 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies in Coffs Harbour have risen significantly according to the latest figures release by the REINSW.
 
Falling rental vacancies on the Mid North Coast another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies on the State’s Mid North Coast has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Falling rental vacancies in New England another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies in the state’s New England District has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Northern Rivers rental vacancies rise (23 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the State’s Northern Rivers District have risen according to the latest figures release by the REINSW.
 
Falling rental vacancies in the Riverina another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies in the state’s Riverina District has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Falling rental vacancies on the South Coast another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies on the state’s South Coast has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
South Eastern rental vacancies rise (23 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the State’s South Eastern District have risen significantly according to the latest figures release by the REINSW.
 
Falling rental vacancies in Orana another sign banks should cut interest rates (23 Apr 2009)   
A drop in rental vacancies in the state’s Orana District has sparked renewed calls for banks to pass on the latest cut in official interest rates.
 
Decision to end First Home Buyers boost is premature (23 Apr 2009)   
Any decision not to continue the increased first home buyers grants must be delayed until closer to the 30 June deadline, according to the REINSW.
 
REINSW welcomes interest rate cut and calls on lenders to follow suit (07 Apr 2009)   
Today’s official cut in interest rates has been welcomed by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Rental vacancies stagnating across Sydney (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies appear to be stagnating across Sydney renewing calls for government action to encourage property investors back into the market.
 
Rental vacancies rise in Albury in February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen in Albury according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise on the Central Coast for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen on the state’s Central Coast according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise in the Central West for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen in the state’s Central West according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise in Coffs Harbour for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen in Coffs Harbour according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise on the Mid North Coast for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen on the state’s Mid North Coast according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies fall in New England for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have fallen in New England according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies fall in the Northern Rivers for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have fallen in the state’s Northern Rivers’ District according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies fall in Orana for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have fallen in the state’s Orana District according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise in the Riverina for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen in the Riverina according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise on the South Coast for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen on the state’s South Coast according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies rise in the state's South East for February (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have risen in the state’s South East according to the latest data released by the REINSW for February 2009.
 
Rental vacancies fall sharply in Wollongong and Illawarra (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have fallen sharply across the Illawarra with the percentage of available properties in Wollongong falling almost 1% in a month.
 
Rental vacancies fall sharply in the Hunter and Newcastle (01 Apr 2009)   
Rental vacancies have fallen sharply across the Hunter with the percentage of available properties in Newcastle falling almost 1% in a month.
 
Residential on the way back - commercial set to follow (25 Mar 2009)   
A strong residential market and the best buying conditions for commercial property are two themes of the REINSW President Steve Martin’s Outlook for the second quarter of 2009.
 
REINSW President's outlook 2nd quarter 2009 (25 Mar 2009)   
Much has been said about the global financial crisis and the effect on the Australian economy. There seems to be little doubt that the US and other countries are facing enormous economic challenges in a bid to correct some poor judgment and decisions that have been made.
 
Holiday and tourist sector to benefit from new guidelines for holiday rentals (11 Mar 2009)   
Councils and the tourism sector will benefit from new guidelines aimed at improving standards in the holiday and short term rental market.
 
Rental vacancies up only slightly in the South East (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies rose by just 0.1% on the state’s South Coast at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year lower in Albury (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies continue to fall in Albury at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year lower in the state's Central West (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell more than one percent in the state’s Central West at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year lower in Coffs Harbour (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell by one percent in Coffs Harbour at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year lower on the state's Mid North Coast (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies on the Mid North Coast have fallen at the beginning of the year according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year lower in the New England Region (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s New England District have fallen at the beginning of the year according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year higher on the Northern Rivers (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s Northern Rivers District have increased at the beginning of the year according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies start the year unchanged in Orana (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies in the state’s Orana District have remained unchanged at the beginning of the year according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies fall in the Riverina at the start of 2009 (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell by half a percent in the Riverina at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies up only slightly on the South Coast (27 Feb 2009)   
Rental vacancies rose by just 0.1% on the state’s South Coast at the beginning of 2009 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Outer Sydney records highest percentage of available rental properties in more than 18 months (26 Feb 2009)   
Despite the overall vacancy rate remaining unchanged for Sydney, there are tentative signs that investors as well as first home buyers are easing the rental crisis in some parts of Sydney.
 
REIA calls upon the real estate industry to give generously to bushfire appeal (12 Feb 2009)   
REIA President Noel Dyett has called on real estate agents around Australia to open their hearts and wallets to the plight of the victims of the Victorian bushfires. Mr Dyett is based in Bendigo, which experienced its worst fire damage in living memory.
 
Interest rate cut welcomed by REINSW (03 Feb 2009)   
Today's full one per cent cut in official interest rates has been welcomed by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Get ready Gosford to improve your real estate skills (03 Feb 2009)   
REINSW is coming to Gosford with courses to help the real estate industry get the best results possible during the tougher financial times.
 
Moss Vale agents - strengthen your property management skills (03 Feb 2009)   
REINSW is coming to Moss Vale to help agents improve their skills and knowledge in property management.
 
Rental vacancies end the year up significantly in the state's South East (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies increased significantly in the state’s South East, according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year lower in Albury (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell more than half a percent in Albury at the end of 2008 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year lower in the state's Central West (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell more than half a percent in the state’s Central West at the end of 2008 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year lower in Coffs Harbour (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies fell by half a percent in Coffs Harbour at the end of 2008 according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year slightly higher on the state's Mid North Coast (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies rose slightly on the state’s Mid North Coast according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year higher in New England (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies rose by nearly half a percent in the state’s New England district according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year unchanged on the Northern Rivers (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies remained unchanged on the state’s Northern Rivers, according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year virtually unchanged in Orana (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies remained virtually unchanged in the state’s Orana district, according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year up significantly in the Riverina (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies increased significantly in the Riverina, according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Rental vacancies end the year unchanged on the South Coast (23 Jan 2009)   
Rental vacancies remained unchanged on the state’s South Coast, according to the latest data released by REINSW today.
 
Agents' insurer comes onshore (19 Jan 2009)   
RealCover Insurances Pty Ltd, majority owned by REINSW, has been granted an Australian Authorised Insurer's Licence by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and will be regulated by that statutory body.
 
First home buyers' activity a good sign (15 Jan 2009)   
REINSW has welcomed the strong return of first home buyers to the property market and believes numbers will continue to grow over coming months.
 
Real estate careers taking off in 2009 (12 Jan 2009)   
2009 is shaping up to be a great year for starting a career in the property sector according to the state's leading real estate organisation REINSW.
 
Grim news for renters, great news for first home buyers (04 Dec 2008)   
In what is another blow to NSW renters, vacancies have fallen to their lowest level since June this year.
 
REINSW welcomes further drop in interest rates (02 Dec 2008)   
REINSW has welcomed the latest cut in official interest rates saying it will assist home buyers, including many first time buyers.
 
Wagga local takes out Novice Auctioneers award for 2008 (01 Dec 2008)   
A Wagga local has beaten 9 finalists to take out the 2008 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Award.
 
There's never been a better time to buy, but act fast (17 Nov 2008)   
Falling interest rates and new first home buyer benefits mean there's never been a better time to buy real estate in New South Wales.
 
Rees mini budget will only make NSW less attractive to investors (12 Nov 2008)   
REINSW has condemned the Rees Government's mini budget as dangerously damaging to the real estate sector.
 
REINSW condemns land tax increase as anti-growth (07 Nov 2008)   
REINSW has condemned the proposed increase in land tax in next week's mini budget, saying the move flies in the face of economic wisdom here in Australia and around the world.
 
Rental squeeze continues as vacancies stagnate in NSW (29 Oct 2008)   
Rental vacancies in Sydney have now remained at the same low level for the past quarter and show no sign of improving according to the latest figures released by REINSW.
 
REINSW congratulates Dave Skow on API award win (24 Oct 2008)   
REINSW has congratulated Young Agent Chapter Chairman Dave Skow who has been honoured at the Australian Property Institute Awards.
 
John McGrath wins lifetime achievement award (20 Oct 2008)   
John McGrath from McGrath Estate Agents received the prestigious Woodrow Weight OBE Award at the NSW real estate industry's night of nights held Saturday at Darling Harbour.
 
PM's economic package will stimulate NSW's first home buyers market (14 Oct 2008)   
REINSW has welcomed the Prime Minister’s economic stimulus package saying the $1.5 billion first home buyer’s initiative will assist people acquiring their first property.
 
Interest rate cut welcomed but more needs to be done (08 Oct 2008)   
Today's historic cut in official interest rates has been welcomed by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. The 1% cut in official interest rates was announced by the Reserve bank today.
 
Sydney and NSW real estate in the pink (01 Oct 2008)   
REINSW is turning pink in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Day on Monday, 27 October.
 
Agents target of abuse as 'rental rage' breaks out in NSW (24 Sep 2008)   
The rental squeeze is now so bad that real estate agents are facing abuse and even threatening behaviour from prospective tenants who are unable to secure accommodation.
 
REINSW congratulates Premier Rees (08 Sep 2008)   
The REINSW has congratulated the new NSW Premier Nathan Rees and has welcomed his new Cabinet.
 
REINSW welcomes interest rate cut (02 Sep 2008)   
Today’s official cut in interest rates has been welcomed by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. The 0.25% cut in official interest rates was announced by the Reserve Bank late today.
 
High mortgage defaults add to rental crisis (14 Aug 2008)   
There appears to be almost no relief in the NSW rental market and the future is set to become worse with record numbers of people in NSW defaulting on their mortgages.
 
State Government must be kept to promise (08 Aug 2008)   
REINSW has congratulated the commitment by the NSW Government to abolish stamp duty if a federal review of tax recommends it be scrapped.
 
"Stamp duty a curse" - can someone tell the NSW Government? (07 Aug 2008)   
REINSW has welcomed advice from the Commonwealth Treasury labelling stamp duty a 'curse' which is dampening activity in the housing market.
 
First step to rental recovery - admit there's a crisis (31 Jul 2008)   
REINSW has congratulated the Iemma Government on finally admitting there is a rental crisis in NSW.
 
Slight improvement fails to dent NSW rental crisis (17 Jul 2008)   
Despite some isolated areas of improvement, the overall picture remains grim for renters across NSW according to the latest June rental vacancy statistics released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Real estate agents you can trust (15 Jul 2008)   
The most innovative and professional real estate agents in NSW have been revealed with the announcement of the finalists of the REINSW Awards for Excellence.
 
Sydney only getting worse for renters (25 Jun 2008)   
Sydney renters face an even bleaker future with vacancy rates falling yet again according to the latest figures released by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW).
 
Rental overcrowding the symptom of a wider problem (17 Apr 2008)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) congratulates NSW Minister for Housing Matt Brown for providing rental accommodation at a time when it is so badly needed.
 
It's another grey day for NSW home-seekers (14 Apr 2008)   
The NSW State Government needs to stop talking about planning issues and start focussing on practical needs now: homes for its people, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
University towns feel rental pinch (10 Apr 2008)   
Sydney has been suffering for some time, now Wollongong and Newcastle are feeling the consequences of the rental property shortage.
 
NSW real estate agents win national awards (07 Apr 2008) You do not have permission to access this article   
Agents from New South Wales saw out contenders from around Australia to take out two of the top awards in the 2008 Real Estate Institute of Australia's National Awards for Excellence.
 
Vacancy rates leave Sydney renters out in the cold (06 Apr 2008)   
The beginning of the cooler months coincides with more bad news for renters as residential vacancy rates in Sydney fall to record lows according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Lure of coast draws people northwards (01 Apr 2008)   
Data showing that population growth in the Richmond-Tweed region has been far faster than any other part of NSW in the past two years is evidence that Australians are prepared to move in search of a better lifestyle, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Tourism report highlights need for accommodation diversity (12 Mar 2008)   
The key finding of a recent report into domestic tourism that “all is not well” in the industry highlights the need for government at both State and Federal levels to support the diversity of accommodation that holiday rentals deliver, according to Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Negative idea would hit renters (10 Mar 2008)   
Reports that the population of Sydney is growing at more than twice the rate it was four years ago should silence any calls to remove or restrict negative gearing according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Things go from bad to worse for renters (07 Mar 2008)   
The latest residential vacancy rates from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) show further evidence of the dire state of the Sydney rental market.
 
Sydney's market has bargains for the selective (27 Feb 2008)   
The overall median house price in Sydney recorded a modest increase of 1.48% to $538,000 in the December 2007 quarter, although apartment prices stayed flat at $361,000 according to the data released today.
 
Buyers shouldn't be spooked away from property (21 Feb 2008)   
Already facing rent increases of up to 12% in 2008, the latest residential vacancy rates offer Sydney tenants little comfort.
 
Renters likely to feel more pain (05 Feb 2008)   
Already facing rent increases of up to 12% in 2008, the latest residential vacancy rates offer Sydney tenants little comfort.
 
Property a safe bet in uncertain times (23 Jan 2008)   
Investors looking for a sound alternative to the stockmarket would be wise to consider residential property according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Home ownership is worth any initial pain (21 Jan 2008)   
Sydney’s ranking as the 11th least affordable city in a survey of international housing is due its popularity and the resulting high demand for property, but buyers should not be put off as housing realises excellent capital growth according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Land taxes need cutting (17 Jan 2008)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has called on the State Government to further reduce land taxes on residential properties as a means of bringing sorely needed property investors back into the market.
 
Sydney apartment market kicks into action (09 Jan 2008)   
New housing data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the Sydney market is gathering pace, fuelled by a demand for apartments significantly outstripping that for single dwellings.
 
REINSW sets up Holiday Rental Chapter (13 Dec 2007)   
REINSW has set up a Holiday Rental Chapter to support agents who manage these properties.
 
New REINSW President (11 Dec 2007)   
Steve Martin who has been appointed new President of REINSW has foreshadowed an increased focus on the real estate needs of Generations X and Y.
 
Buyers get specific in market of little choice (22 Nov 2007)   
The overall Sydney property market remained quiet in the third quarter of 2007 with median house prices growing only marginally and the median price for units declining. However, buyer activity in mid-range, established, well-located suburbs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, inner west and lower North Shore saw house and unit prices buck the trend to record significant increases.
 
Rental situation at crisis point (13 Nov 2007)   
Sydney’s year-long rental drought has worsened with vacancy rates in the city falling to 0.9% in October, the lowest level recorded by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) in the seven years it has been collating data on the availability of rental properties.
 
Top honour goes to leading local agent (24 Oct 2007)   
Wagga Wagga real estate agent Chris Fitzpatrick took out the prestigious Woodrow Weight Award for outstanding contribution to real estate agency practice in the 2007 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales’ (REINSW) annual awards, presented at a gala function in Sydney on Saturday, 20 October.
 
Top real estate performers honoured (22 Oct 2007)   
Real estate agents from all corners of NSW gathered at Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday night to recognise the achievements of their peers.
 
Miserable outlook for Sydney tenants (17 Oct 2007)   
Christmas is coming, but it is not going to be very festive for people seeking rental accommodation in Sydney according to Cristine Castle, President of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).
 
Year-long rental drought for Sydney (11 Sep 2007)   
For the 12th month in a row, the residential property vacancy rate in Sydney has remained at below 2% - the benchmark figure that indicates whether or not there is a rental crisis.
 
Shortage of listings affects Sydney market (24 Aug 2007)   
Home-owners are sitting tight, resulting in a sharp decline in property turnover, according to second quarter 2007 data just released by Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
No ease-off in rental demand (10 Aug 2007)   
The number of vacant rental properties in Sydney's outer suburbs eased slightly in July to 1.5%, but supply in the inner city and suburbs within 25km of the CBD remained tight at 1.4%, according to data just released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
REINSW announces Awards finalists (25 Jul 2007)   
Outstanding professionalism and creative thinking were among the attributes sought by the judges selecting the finalists in this year’s REINSW Awards for Excellence.
 
Floods wash-up affects Newcastle renters (06 Jul 2007)   
Last month's floods in the Hunter Valley have had a significant impact on the availability of rental property in Newcastle and surrounding towns, with the vacancy rate for June declining to 1.7% compared to 2.1% in May.
 
Move in the right direction (19 Jun 2007)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has applauded property initiatives announced in the State Budget including the reduction of land tax from 1.7% to 1.6% and the bringing forward of the abolition of mortgage duty to September 1, 2007.
 
Pressure is still on for renters (12 Jun 2007)   
Vacancy rates for Sydney rental properties showed little pick-up in May, giving tenants no respite from the lack of available accommodation in the city.
 
Homeowners stay put in slumping market (22 May 2007)   
The stagnant state of Sydney's housing market is evident in the first quarter 2007 property data just released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Sydney's rental situation still tight (08 May 2007)   
While Sydney's rental situation eased slightly in April, it is still a very tight market with little relief for tenants according to Cristine Castle, President of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
 
Real estate industry showcases web innovation (30 Apr 2007)   
Two industry bodies are in town for the local launch of a unique internet marketing initiative that provides real-time information on properties for sale, boosting the capabilities of real estate agencies, particularly those in regional areas where distances can be an issue for buyers and sellers.
 
REINSW welcomes rate hold (04 Apr 2007)   
The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to hold interest rates at their current level has been welcomed by REINSW as it will help sustain a recent pick up in the residential property market.
 
Latest vacancy rates provide no relief (03 Apr 2007)   
Residential vacancy rates released by REINSW show no easing of Sydney's tight rental market, with availability falling again in March to a record low of only 1.2 percent overall.
 
REINSW backs Treasurer's tax call (20 Mar 2007)   
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has welcomed a call by the Federal Treasurer Peter Costello for the NSW State Government to abolish stamp duty on commercial real estate transactions.
 
Property know-how at show (16 Mar 2007)   
With rental vacancy rates at an all time low in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth and new property development stagnant in many areas, there is a critical need for investors to return to the market to meet pent up demand.
 
Sydney's vacancy rates continue to plummet (09 Mar 2007)   
After a small improvement in January, Sydney's vacancy rates have reached a new low, indicating the shortage of rental accommodation is not a myth but a reality faced by those looking for somewhere to live.
 
REINSW calls on NSW Govt to take action (26 Feb 2007)   
The NSW Government needs to take immediate action to stimulate property investment by slashing property taxes, the Real Estate Institute of NSW said today.
 
REINSW welcomes RBA comments on rents (13 Feb 2007)   
REINSW has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia's recognition that the low level of rental vacancies is likely to lead to significant rent increases.
 
Rental crisis a bigger problem than interests rates (07 Feb 2007)   
Tenants could suffer more from rising rents than homeowners did from last year's interest rate hikes unless action is taken to encourage property investment.
 
Rental crisis spreads to university towns (02 Feb 2007)   
University towns around NSW are under pressure as the annual influx of students worsens the already low levels of available accommodation
 
Vacancy rates hit new low in Sydney (20 Jan 2007)   
The vacancy rate for rental accommodation in Sydney has fallen to just 1.5%, making it harder for renting families to find a place to live.
 
Land tax press release (15 Jan 2007)   
REINSW calls for the abolition of land tax on residential property.
 
Looming rental crisis in NSW (09 Jan 2007)   
REINSW calls for the NSW Government to take action to prevent a rental crisis
 
Too scared to move (09 Dec 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW vacancy rate survey for November shows that tenants in Sydney are concerned about rising rents and are staying in their current accommodation for as long as they can.
 
Rental Housing Crisis Looms (13 Nov 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW Vacancy Rate Survey for October shows that Sydney will be in the grip of a rapidly worsening rental housing crisis early in the New Year.
 
Rate Rise Worsens Investment Drought (08 Nov 2006)   
REINSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, today called on the NSW Government to abolish land tax on all residential investment and provide stamp duty relief to over 65s to counter some of the impact of today’s interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
 
A Great Time to Buy in Sydney (03 Nov 2006)   
September Quarter house and unit price figures released today by Australian Property Monitors (APM) show that it’s a great time to buy real estate in Sydney with house prices in Perth poised to become the nation’s most expensive.
 
REINSW Opposed to Tenancy Auctions (31 Oct 2006)   
Real Estate Institute of NSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, said the emergence of tenancy auctions in the ACT should not be a precursor for similar auctions in NSW.
 
Rental Market Should Ring Alarm Bells In Macquarie Street (30 Oct 2006)   
The latest REINSW Residential Property Management Survey results for September shows that the number of rental properties available across Sydney has fallen to its lowest level since the Institute began compiling statistics in June 2000.
 
'No Vacancy' for Sydney (27 Oct 2006)   
The latest REINSW Residential Property Management Survey results for September shows that the number of rental properties available across Sydney has fallen to its lowest level since the Institute began compiling statistics in June 2000.
 
Smoke Alarm Laws Amended (27 Oct 2006)   
President of the Real Estate Institute of NSW, Mrs Cristine Castle, has welcomed the NSW Government’s gazettal today of an amendment to the State’s conveyancing laws relating to smoke alarms.
 
Conveyancing Protocol (24 Oct 2006)   
Launch of Conveyancing Protocol by REINSW and the NSW Law Society
 
The Best of the Best in Real Estate (22 Oct 2006)   
Last night saw the real estate industry’s ‘best of the best’ recognised in style at a glittering awards ceremony at the Sydney Hilton.
 
Rowen Kelly Awarded the Greatest Accolade in the NSW Real Estate Industry (22 Oct 2006)   
Last night saw the real estate industry’s ‘best of the best’ recognised in style at a glittering awards ceremony at the Sydney Hilton.
 
Why Interest Rates? (12 Oct 2006)   
REINSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, said today that State and Federal Governments must do more to safeguard the future of the Great Australian Dream of affordable home ownership and housing.
 
Coffs Harbour Property Industry in the Spotlight (11 Oct 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW will hold a Divisional meeting in Coffs Harbour today to discuss issues vital to the property industry in regional NSW.
 
Agents Concerned About ADT Decision (06 Oct 2006)   
Real Estate Institute of NSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, said today that real estate agents across News South Wales are deeply concerned about the recent Administrative Decisions Tribunal (ADT) findings regarding the Commissioner of Fair Trading’s action against Member agents Peter and Ereca Hinton.
 
Land Tax Threshold Raise (06 Oct 2006)   
Real Estate Institute of NSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, today welcomed the move by the NSW Government to increase the land tax threshold for the 2007 land tax year by $4,000 to $356,000, however, she said the small relief offered to payers of the tax did not go far enough.
 
Falling Fuel Prices Will Spur Property Market (27 Sep 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, today said falling petrol prices will spur the property market, particularly in Sydney’s outer suburbs where would be buyers have borne the brunt of interest rate rises and higher commuting costs.
 
Ground Breaking Compliance Guide Launched (25 Sep 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW has launched the industry’s first online Compliance Guide for real estate agents to help ensure that member firms of the Institute continue to meet increasingly stringent industry regulation.
 
Griffith Property Industry in the Spotlight (22 Sep 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW will hold its Board meeting in Griffith today to discuss issues vital to the property industry in rural and regional NSW.
 
REINSW calls for stamp duty relief in NSW (12 Sep 2006)   
The Real Estate Institute of NSW today challenged the NSW Government and Opposition to promise further stamp duty relief to property purchasers in the lead-up to the State election in March.
 
Real Estate Institute Awards for Excellence (08 Sep 2006)   
Innovation, professionalism and determination – these are just some of the qualities that the REINSW seeks to reward through its annual Awards for Excellence.
 
RBA rate rise will hurt NSW property market (02 Aug 2006)   
Cristine Castle, said today that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase interest rates by one quarter of a percent will hurt NSW’s recovering residential property market.
 
REINSW calls for interest rate hold (31 Jul 2006)   
REINSW President has called on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave interest rates on hold.
 
NSW budget provides few incentives (06 Jun 2006)   
“...it is disappointing that the State Budget has not done more to encourage investment and stimulate the economy,” REINSW President said today.
 
Greater housing affordability in Sydney (05 May 2006)   
REINSW President said statistics released today by REINSW and Australian Property Monitors, show that there has seldom been a better time to buy residential property in Sydney.
 
RBA Rate Rise Dreadful News For Property (03 May 2006)   
REINSW President said today that the RBA’s decision to increase interest rates by one quarter of one a percent will damage NSW’s struggling economy.
 
RBA must leave rates on hold (29 Apr 2006)   
REINSW President today called on the RBA to leave interest rates on hold to avoid a rental housing crisis in Sydney.
 
Super Saturday? (08 Apr 2006)   
The strength of the Sydney residential property market will undergo its first real test of the year today (Saturday 8 April) with 454 properties going to auction in 2006’s first Super Saturday.
 
The High Price of Government (01 Apr 2006)   
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Commercial Property: The Great Australian Investment (25 Mar 2006)   
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Stamp duties must go (22 Mar 2006)   
REINSW President, Mrs Cristine Castle, said today that the NSW Government must follow the lead of every other State in Australia and remove stamp duties on mortgages.
 
What is the Market? (18 Mar 2006)   
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Recycle your suburb (04 Mar 2006)   
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NSW Government must ease the vacancy squeeze (01 Mar 2006)   
Cristine Castle said today that the NSW Government must urgently reduce its addiction to property taxes to prevent a looming shortage of rental properties across Sydney.
 
Exceptional affordability for first home buyers (25 Feb 2006)   
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Real estate agents rewarded for excellence (18 Feb 2006)   
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The Great Property Debate 2006 (17 Feb 2006)   
Growing optimism for the Sydney and NSW residential property markets and continued strong growth in commercial markets.
 
Dare to succeed in real estate (11 Feb 2006)   
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Interest rates on hold: welcome news (08 Feb 2006)   
Cristine Castle, welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave interest rates on hold as good news for first home buyers, current home owners and investors.
 
REINSW Response to “Debt Sentence” (08 Feb 2006)   
The simple fact is that there has seldom been a better time for first-home buyers to enter the Sydney market...
 
Some optimism in poor building figures (03 Feb 2006)   
ABS figures for NSW showing a seasonally adjusted increase in total dwelling unit approvals last month of 6.2% but a fall of 2% in the number of private sector houses.
 
Land tax revenue must be capped (18 Jan 2006)   
The Iemma Government should cap land tax revenue as a percentage of the State Budget according to REINSW.
 
New opportunities for long term investors (07 Jan 2006)   
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