Regulation

New provisions for guarantors included in Banking Code update
28 June 2024

To ensure guarantors better understand their obligations, the association has updated the Banking Code of Practice.

Human right to housing bill introduced to Parliament
26 June 2024

A new bill that would solidify housing as a human right in Australia has been introduced to Parliament.

ACT government amends stamp duty concession policy
25 June 2024

To encourage more buyers into the market, the territory government has increased the maximum income threshold to be eligible for stamp duty concession.

Tasmania introduces stamp duty concession for apartment buyers
20 June 2024

To encourage more buyers into newly built apartments and units, the Tasmanian government has introduced a new stamp duty concession.

Mortgage industry lawyers demerge
19 June 2024

Law partner Craig Green and more than 150 staff will demerge from Gadens Brisbane, which is withdrawing from retail mortgage processing.

Qld government amends legislation for ANZ-Suncorp merger
18 June 2024

The ANZ-Suncorp merger has been brought one step closer to fruition with the Queensland government amending its merger legislation.

REIQ backs LNP housing measures
17 June 2024

Queensland’s state government opposition has suggested a number of housing measures that the institute has supported.

Tasmanian FHB support passes House of Assembly
13 June 2024

Tasmania is the latest state to make changes to its stamp duty concessions for first home buyers.

Miles government increases FHB stamp duty concessions to $700k
12 June 2024

The Queensland government has announced reduced costs for first home owners through lifting the concession on the transfer duty threshold.

Victorian property tax to affect investment decisions
10 June 2024

SMSF trustees that invest in qualifying use property in Victoria from 1 July 2024 will need to be aware of how the new commercial and industrial property tax works, says a leading legal ...