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24.01.2022 From today's Courier Mail.... Rental protection action promised after Premier’s office bombarded with complaints The Palaszczuk Government has promised to consult more widely on its proposed rental protections after a stinging campaign by landlords delivered thousands of angry letters to the Premier’s office in just one day....Continue reading

23.01.2022 https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/forms-resourc//rta-web-services

23.01.2022 From today's Courier Mail.... Rental protection action promised after Premiers office bombarded with complaints The Palaszczuk Government has promised to consult more widely on its proposed rental protections after a stinging campaign by landlords delivered thousands of angry letters to the Premiers office in just one day....Continue reading

22.01.2022 We had a very informative evening at our latest Seminar on Land Tax on Tuesday 29 October 2019. Our guest speakers were Michael De Marco and Lauren Howard from the Land Tax Division of the Office of State Revenue, Queensland Treasury. POAQ thanks Michael and Lauren for their excellent presentation.... Members can access the presentation notes on our website.

22.01.2022 A fair society is one that helps people in their hour of need and protects investments for those who have made sacrifices to get ahead. The Premier is abusing t...he COVID-19 emergency we are in by enacting extremely unfair tenancy laws. Its vital tenants who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 be given a safety net not to be evicted. I dont think its too much to ask though that a threshold be set (in NSW its a 25% reduction in income) and that documentation be produced showing this impact. Its also beyond belief that at the end of a lease, a tenant will be guaranteed to stay in a property even if the owner wants to use it for one of their own family members doing it tough. We cant expect mum and dad investors to carry the can alone. Watch my contribution overnight on Sky News with Peter Gleeson. See more

22.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to install solar on your rental property but thought it wasnt worth the investment? Do you want to increase the value of your rental property and receive higher rental returns? The Queensland Governments Solar for rentals trial is offering around 1,000 rebates of up to $3,500 for landlords to install solar systems on their rental properties in the Bundaberg, Gladstone and Townsville local government areas.... This unique opportunity enables landlords and tenants to share the value of installing a solar PV system. You and your tenant both need to agree to be part of the trial and sign a new lease of at least 12 months with a fair rent increase. In return, your tenant will be able to either use the solar power or sell it back to the grid to reduce their electricity costs. Houses, townhouses or duplexes currently rented for $350 or less per week are eligible. To find out more about the trial, check your eligibility and use the solar for rentals calculator to see how you could benefit - visit www.qld.gov.au/solar-for-rentals

21.01.2022 Covid 19 Update - Changes from 30 September 2020 https://www.rta.qld.gov.au//covid-19-update-changes-from-3

21.01.2022 Good News! Our voices have been heard. https://www.facebook.com/TheREIQ/videos/2761683397386030/

21.01.2022 Smoke alarm laws what you need to know in Queensland As we approach the due date to comply with Smoke Alarm legislation in Queensland, we remind our members to check they meet the requirements. By 1 January 2022, all rental properties in Queensland must be compliant.... Below is a webinar from the RTA that explains the requirements for rental properties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aihWIV3wDyY&t=18s

20.01.2022 See the latest COVID-19 Information for Landlords and Property Owners, incorporating the new regulations released on 24 April 2020, at http://www.poaa.asn.au/POAQ/public/COVID-19.php

20.01.2022 A reminder that we are holding a free seminar for members on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at Chermside Library. We have a guest speaker from the RTA, speaking about the new online Bond lodgement service and common tenancy issues. Seats are still available.

18.01.2022 It's important during this health crisis we get the balance right when supporting our most vulnerable. Unfortunately, the Palaszczuk Labor Government has introd...uced the most unfair system in the nation which will lead to a breakdown in relationships between tenants and property owners and completely overwhelm the Residential Tenancies Authority. It's not fair that mum and dad property owners have to cop the brunt of the financial pain they will be dealt under Labor's response to coronavirus. Many of these people are struggling themselves. Property rights have been thrown out the window. Just to give you some background - Labor's Renter Protection Package means tenants won't have to give information about financial hardship, there could be an automatic right to a 6-month tenancy agreement extension if the agreement was due to expire within the initial freeze period and the Queensland Government is the only one that is introducing rent waivers, where the owner just has to cop it. Property owners cant be left shouldering the pandemic fallout alone.

18.01.2022 https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au//smokealar/pages/default.aspx

16.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3736944076323055&id=139152072768958

15.01.2022 THANK YOU QUEENSLAND! Campaign Update as of Friday 17 April 2020 Your support of the REIQs Everyone Matters in Real Estate campaign for more balance and fairness in our property market has been heard.... Hundreds of thousands of Australians have not just heard our case, but acted to send a clear message to the Queensland Government that were all in this together and both tenants and property owners need their support. Yesterday, the Queensland Government reached out to The REIQ to collaborate on a package that ensures protections for everyone. With regard to our sought-after amendments, the outcomes are as follows: Rent payments and unpaid rent: Property owners and tenants can now agree on the terms of reduced rent and deferred repayment requirements. Financial hardship requirements: The combined income of tenant/s must have reduced by more than 25% as a direct result of COVID-19 or where the rent amount exceeds 30% of income/s and tenant/s cannot afford to pay the rent. Substantiation of financial hardship: Tenants must provide the same level of proof of income as is required at the start of the tenancy to seek a rent reduction. Entry requirements: The Government will provide clear guidance to ensure access for essential repairs and maintenance, the sale of a property and virtual inspections. Break lease: To qualify for the Governments break lease provisions, tenant/s must be in severe financial hardship which is defined as a 75% reduction in combined tenant/s income and have less than $5,000 in savings. Extension of a tenancy: A fixed term tenancy will be automatically extended to 30 September 2020 unless agreed otherwise. On behalf of a united Queensland real estate sector we thank you for your support. We also thank the Palaszczuk Government for engaging with us as well as the Opposition for their support. Above it all, its a win for everyone property owners and tenants because everyone matters in real estate.

15.01.2022 https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms

15.01.2022 https://www.realestatebusiness.com.au//19331-queensland-mi

14.01.2022 Rental Reforms stage 1 submissions due tomorrow Dec 28. https://www.facebook.com/139152072768958/posts/3871217646229030/

13.01.2022 We would like to thank Lynn Smith and Megan James from the Residential Tenancies Authority(RTA) for providing an informative presentation on the new RTA online bond lodgement service at our recent seminar.

12.01.2022 More than 825,000 landowners in Queensland have been emailed or posted new land valuation notices. Check your valuation online. https://www.facebook.com/575990372414212/posts/3147424435270780/

11.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/139152072768958/posts/4186593161358142/

11.01.2022 https://www.yoursayhpw.engagementhq.com/give-feedback-renti

11.01.2022 The date for the rental reform stage 1 submissions has been extended to 5pm, Wednesday Jan 8, 2020 . If you haven't responded, you still have that opportunity to have your say. https://www.facebook.com/139152072768958/posts/3891761117508016/

10.01.2022 Some of our members also have businesses. For those who lost turnover due to the COVID-19 impacts, here is a little bit of good news

10.01.2022 https://www.reiq.com//coronavirus-faqs-for-property-manag/

09.01.2022 The response to The REIQs Everyone Matters In Real Estate campaign has been overwhelming. In less than 24 hours, youve made it clear landlords must be recog...nised too when it comes to the QLD Govts COVID-19 proposals. Share this social media tile, help spread the word and visit REIQ.com/everyonematters to have your say before April 22. #landlords #qldrentals #qldrentalmarket #covid19 #residentialtenancies #propertymanagers #propertymanagement

07.01.2022 Update: Housing for Queensland has extended the closing date for submissions to the Renting Reform. They can still be sent, via email only, to [email protected] until 5PM AEST Friday 21 December 2018. See http://www.poaa.asn.au/POAQ/public/takeaction.php for details.

07.01.2022 Queensland Government with the latest on set guidelines to protect landlords and tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

07.01.2022 A reminder that we are holding a seminar tomorrow 6.45 PM at the Garden City Library. We have a guest speaker from the QUU, followed by an open forum where members can ask questions or discuss issues with the POAQ.

06.01.2022 The REIQ has launched a campaign in response to the QLD Government moratorium of evictions and other proposals. Parliament will sit on 22 April so act now. See the video and visit https://www.reiq.com/everyonematters

05.01.2022 THANK YOU QUEENSLAND! Campaign Update as of Friday 17 April 2020 Your support of the REIQ’s Everyone Matters in Real Estate campaign for more balance and fairness in our property market has been heard.... Hundreds of thousands of Australians have not just heard our case, but acted to send a clear message to the Queensland Government that we’re all in this together and both tenants and property owners need their support. Yesterday, the Queensland Government reached out to The REIQ to collaborate on a package that ensures protections for everyone. With regard to our sought-after amendments, the outcomes are as follows: Rent payments and unpaid rent: Property owners and tenants can now agree on the terms of reduced rent and deferred repayment requirements. Financial hardship requirements: The combined income of tenant/s must have reduced by more than 25% as a direct result of COVID-19 or where the rent amount exceeds 30% of income/s and tenant/s cannot afford to pay the rent. Substantiation of financial hardship: Tenants must provide the same level of proof of income as is required at the start of the tenancy to seek a rent reduction. Entry requirements: The Government will provide clear guidance to ensure access for essential repairs and maintenance, the sale of a property and virtual inspections. Break lease: To qualify for the Government’s break lease provisions, tenant/s must be in severe financial hardship which is defined as a 75% reduction in combined tenant/s income and have less than $5,000 in savings. Extension of a tenancy: A fixed term tenancy will be automatically extended to 30 September 2020 unless agreed otherwise. On behalf of a united Queensland real estate sector we thank you for your support. We also thank the Palaszczuk Government for engaging with us as well as the Opposition for their support. Above it all, it’s a win for everyone property owners and tenants because ‘everyone matters in real estate.’

05.01.2022 The Palaszczuk government is about to introduce new laws to deal with COVID 19 in the private rental industry. They are far reaching changes as explained in this article, which can seriously damage the property and rental economy in QLD. They have forgotten that the majority of QLD Landlords are mum and dad investors , which have been expected to take on the full financial burden of COVID 19. If you want to have a say, please go to the REIQ everyone matters page to use their pre prepared template to send to our premier. They have a dedicated web page and campaign against these significant changes. https://www.reiq.com/everyonematters/ Please do so before parliament sits on Wednesday 22 April, which is in 7 days.

05.01.2022 The REIQ is hosting an event tomorrow for tenants, property owners and real estate professionals to have their say on the State Government's proposed rental reforms. The Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni, will be in attendance for a genuine consultation on the proposed new laws, along with REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella. Attendees will be given the chance to have their questions answered by both Ms Mercorella and Mr De Brenni regarding their concerns over t...he proposed reforms. POAQ representives will be at this event. Tenants, landlords and property managers can access full coverage of the event by tuning into the REIQ's Facebook live stream. Streaming will occur from 10-11am Tuesday 17 December 2019, on the REIQ Facebook page.

05.01.2022 https://www.rentalreforms.com.au/property-owners

04.01.2022 This February, the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) will host the first of more than 30 regional roadshow events, delivering free information sessions for property managers and property owners in Brisbane North, Toowoomba and Roma. Click on the town or suburb in the link below to book your seat. https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/Newsroom/Roadshow

04.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1406346219728400&id=832302137132814

04.01.2022 The POAQ has created a web page to help property owners deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. See http://www.poaa.asn.au/POAQ/public/COVID-19.php

04.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/139152072768958/posts/3749593315058131/

03.01.2022 The response to The REIQ’s ‘Everyone Matters In Real Estate’ campaign has been overwhelming. In less than 24 hours, you’ve made it clear landlords must be recog...nised too when it comes to the QLD Govt’s COVID-19 proposals. Share this social media tile, help spread the word and visit REIQ.com/everyonematters to have your say before April 22. #landlords #qldrentals #qldrentalmarket #covid19 #residentialtenancies #propertymanagers #propertymanagement

01.01.2022 New Rental Grant for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. See: https://www.qld.gov.au//ren/bond-loan/covid19-rental-grant

01.01.2022 On behalf of the POAQ Executive we wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018. We thank you for your support during the past year and look forward to your continued support & working together to meet the challenges that are likely to arise in 2019. Margaret, Roslyn, Bruce, Ian, Mark, Kay and Maria.