Positions on an API State and Territory Committee - Call for Nominations

30 April, 2018

The Australian Property Institute Limited (the API) is now calling for nominations for its State and Territory Committees.

Consumer Beware – When A Valuation Is Not A Valuation

30 May, 2011

The National President of the Australian Property Institute, Philip Western in a statement earlier today provided comment in response to RP Data's most recent release of its Automated Valuation Model (AVM) product via Facebook.

Retail Leases Act 2003 (Victoria) – Definition of ‘Retail Premises’

13 August, 2019

The Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently handed down the decision of Phillips v Abel [2019], further clarifying ‘retail premises’ under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (the Act). This follows on from the decision of the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in IMCC Group (Australia) Pty Ltd V CB Cold Storage Pty Ltd [2017].

Over 3,400 defective apartment buildings to cost owners $6.2bn to fix

20 August, 2019

MORE than 3,400 apartment buildings across Australia were found to contain defects and non-compliant combustible cladding, and will cost owners $6.2 billion to rectify, according to Equity Economics.

Mortgage debt causing older Australians distress

28 August, 2019

MORTGAGE debt among Australians aged 55 and over blew out by 600% between 1987 and 2015, presenting the country with growing mental health and economic challenges.

Sellers pull retail properties off the shelves

05 September, 2019

AROUND 250,000 sqm of retail stock has been withdrawn from the market over the past few months, including about 100,000 sqm in August, amidst of glut of properties on the market.

Regulatory concerns holding back RE tech investments

13 September, 2019

LEGAL and regulatory worries are holding back real estate businesses from implementing new technology in the sector, although the pressure to innovate is expected to drive a large increase in tech spending over the next year.

Metricon remains in top spot again

26 September, 2019

METRICON has been named Australia’s number one home builder for the fourth year in a row by HIA Colorbond Steel Housing Top 100 Report.

Singaporean takes control of WA developer for a song

08 October, 2019

SINGAPORE’S Oxley Holdings has taken over WA property developer Pindan for a “nil consideration” after the group failed to meet agreed performance targets, almost three years after paying $72 million for a major stake.

Seminar - 29 November, 2019

South West Update (W191129)

This event aims to enlighten and inform delegates about the property market, local projects, and developments in the South West WA region.