In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards explores how changing housing policies particularly in the ACT, including the abolition of stamp duty and Missing Middle reforms are reshaping the “Bank of Mum and Dad”. Rather than assuming selling an investment property is the only way to help the
In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards notes that the real significance of this year’s ACT Budget is not simply the removal of stamp duty, but also the strengthening of reforms such as the “missing middle” which improve housing affordability, supply and housing diversity. For investors, the ‘missing
In an interview with Canberra Times following the release of the 2026-27 ACT Budget, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards said the Institute welcomes the removal of stamp duty for first home buyers noting that this will help stimulate the economy given ACT’s first-time buyer cohort. However, Maria expressed her disappointment in the lack of incentives for
In a recent interview with ABC Canberra, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards warned that there’s “not enough diversity” in the homes being approved in the ACT. With one-bedroom units already common in the ACT, Maria said building bigger two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhouses would be a better solution to its supply problem and provide more
In an interview with Mix 106.3’s The Real Estate Show, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards talks about the use of AI in the real estate industry. Whilst Edwards acknowledges the efficiency it can bring to real estate agent’s day to day, she highlights the importance of transparency and fact-checking to maintain the community’s trust. Edwards also
In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards discusses the impacts of reducing the CGT discount. Edwards recommends since the after-tax benefit of capital growth will likely decline for property investors, a shift in focus to income performance would be wise, citing the ACT is well worth considering as
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