NSW Fair Trading announced on Friday that a compliance team will be inspecting real estate agents and their businesses in the South coast region of NSW from today.
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REINSW President Leanne Pilkington and CEO Tim McKibbin discuss the NSW Budget and the proposed changes to property taxation.
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The NSW Government introduced measures earlier this year to provide relief to commercial and residential Landowners, who have provided rent reductions to Tenants experiencing financial distress as a result of COVID-19.
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NSW Fair Trading’s authorised officers are currently making random visits at open inspections and auctions across the State, checking compliance safety plans are both in place and being implemented.
17/11/2020
Entomologists are warning homeowners - including those looking to sell - to keep an eye out for creepy crawlies with La Niña bringing perfect breeding conditions for insects and spiders over the coming months.
16/11/2020
The REINSW is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors – Amanda Gould, Thomas McGlynn and Edwina Brown.
09/11/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all facets of our lives – not just on a personal level, but also professionally. Here are some practical steps you can take to mitigate the risk of a potential Coronavirus-related claim.
21/10/2020
Working in the real estate industry isn’t an easy gig. Laws are constantly changing. Training standards keep moving. And there’s the never-ending battle to ensure compliance. Who can keep up? The REINSW Helpline can – and they’re always on hand.
20/10/2020
Real estate agents have endured a mountain of pressure in recent months due to the uncertainty, change and stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how you can embrace self-leadership to turn that pressure into performance.
19/10/2020
Ahead of World Mental Health Day which is observed on 10 October every year, Tim and Leanne are joined by Shannon Cummings for a free webinar to support the real estate industry.
09/10/2020
Answering over 10,000 calls each year, the REINSW Helpline team has over 75 years’ practical experience in the real estate industry. In this webinar Tim and Leanne are joined by two of our Helpline team members Marie Babka and Robert Anderson.
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In this webinar Tim is joined by Kendal Hawken, Director, Australian Tax Office to discuss work related expenses including working from home during COVID-19, and what real estate employees can and can’t claim.
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Building solid relationships is central to your success as a real estate professional. Why? Because when you invest in people, they’ll invest in you too.
30/09/2020
We need your help! The NSW Government announced late on Wednesday afternoon a 6-month extension to the measures put in place to help residential tenants and landlords financially disadvantaged by COVID-19.
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MEDIA RELEASE: This week and in the weeks ahead, it will be interesting to understand how the New South Wales residential market reacts to the stamp duty reforms proposed in the Budget.
23/11/2020
Developers should be required to provide a pack of all relevant documents when they apply for registration of the strata plan.
20/11/2020
With the dust settling on yesterday’s announcement that stamp duty would be phased out and replaced with another tax, the Real Estate Institute of NSW has shone a light on some of the unidentified-or unconsidered-impacts of the proposal.
18/11/2020
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s acknowledgement that property taxation is in need of reform.
“Summer is is only a fortnight away and after a tumultuous 2020, many people looking to make a move would love to be in their new home by Christmas.
Strata managers who are also developers should not be prohibited from managing a strata scheme in which they hold a beneficial interest.
13/11/2020
The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for October 2020 show that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the residential rental market across New South Wales.
12/11/2020
Getting paid is obviously an essential part of doing business, but the reality is that clients can flat out refuse to pay, or dispute a payment.
11/11/2020
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) introduced significant changes to the management and regulation of strata schemes in New South Wales.
10/11/2020