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REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on legislating mandatory reserve price guides prior to auction in ACT

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on legislating mandatory reserve price guides prior to auction in ACT

13 Oct 2026

With NSW and Victoria introducing new pre-Auction price disclosures REIACT CEO Maria Edwards, in an interview with Canberra Times/Allhomes said she does…

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the proposed Rental Bond Scheme in the ACT

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the proposed Rental Bond Scheme in the ACT

8 Oct 2026

In a recent interview with Mix 106.3’s Cam and Renee’s Real Estate Show, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards explained how the recently proposed…

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the proposed bill on replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives in the ACT

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the proposed bill on replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives in the ACT

29 Sep 2026

In a recent interview with Region, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards welcomed proposed legislative changes that would reduce unintended financial consequences on ACT…

In a slower market, do you sell vacant or keep the tenant?

In a slower market, do you sell vacant or keep the tenant?

23 Sep 2026

In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards focuses on an important decision facing property investors…

Canberra real estate professionals recognised for professionalism and adaptability amidst industry’s biggest regulatory change

Canberra real estate professionals recognised for professionalism and adaptability amidst industry’s biggest regulatory change

23 Aug 2026

Canberra, ACT – The ACT’s peak real estate body, the Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) awarded more than 30 outstanding…

How new housing policies in the ACT are reshaping the “Bank of Mum and Dad”

How new housing policies in the ACT are reshaping the “Bank of Mum and Dad”

3 Aug 2026

In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards explores how changing housing policies particularly in the…

The significance of the 2026/27 ACT Budget to property investors

The significance of the 2026/27 ACT Budget to property investors

28 Jul 2026

In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards notes that the real significance of this year’s…

How your Professional Indemnity Insurance responds to AML/CTF Obligations

How your Professional Indemnity Insurance responds to AML/CTF Obligations

30 Jun 2026

From 1 July 2026, most Australian real estate agencies will become “reporting entities” under the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing…

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the 2026-27 ACT Budget, zero stamp duty for first homebuyers and more

REIACT CEO Maria Edwards on the 2026-27 ACT Budget, zero stamp duty for first homebuyers and more

11 Jun 2026

In an interview with Canberra Times following the release of the 2026-27 ACT Budget, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards said the Institute welcomes…