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Housing finance figures show green shoots

The June 2019 Lending to Households and Business Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show rises in new lending commitments

Getting more women on board

Ladies, it’s time to step up if you want to effect change in your industry! This was the resounding message at the REINSW Women on Boards Breakfast held recently at Sydney Opera House

What today’s tech means for tomorrow’s retirement market

Technology automation. It’s such a complex subject with enormous ethical and privacy questions, but at the same time it’s very easily become a natural part of our lives

Leadership in action

He’s helped grow some of the most recognisable real estate brands. But it was the years he spent working in the cruise line industry that laid the foundation for Mark Morrison’s pathway to become the real estate industry leader he is today.

Strengthening Fire Safety in Apartments

After three years of research into fire safety in residential buildings up to 25 metres high, Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) recently released two reports

REINSW launches RealtyProtect

MEDIA RELEASE: REINSW launches RealtyProtect, a new addition to the landlord insurance market.

Reforms to Off-the-Plan contracts

On 23 July 2019, REINSW made a submission to the NSW Government proposing a regulatory change in response to a Discussion Paper on proposed off-the-plan contract reforms

The world is changing around us: how quickly are you going to adapt

Digital disruption of the real estate industry is now in full swing but in amongst all this digital transformation, the human element is still invaluable to property buyers.

You're covered, but are your landlords?

Why property managers should recommend landlords insurance to their clients.

Ensuring the Accreditation standard upholds the image of auctioneering

Auctioneers should be proud of the work REINSW and their Auctioneers’ Chapter Committee have undertaken to review the Auctioneers Accreditation.

Bringing value to buyers

With the recent ups and downs of the real estate market, buyers’ agents are growing in popularity and are fast becoming an integral piece of the real estate puzzle.

Payroll tax and independent contractors

At a recent session by Revenue NSW, real estate employers were again put on notice that independent contracting arrangements will continue to be scrutinised.

RealtyProtect: Landlords’ insurance made easy

An investment property is a large financial commitment and landlords’ insurance provides essential risk protection in an often volatile market.

Don’t shoot the messenger

In what circumstances can a disclaimer effectively relieve an agent from liability? And when is an agent simply the messenger of the information, rather than the source?