February / March 2025 Real Estate Excellence Industry update
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26th March 2025 - Email sent to our Free Industry Mailing list.
View Video The RTA have released the new tenancy application form May 1 2025 tenancy law changes update
Good morning,
The RTA have released the new May 1 law forms.
The laws do not commence until May 1.
The links below will direct you where to access the new forms:
Rental application form for general tenancies and moveable dwellings (Form 22)
Request for approval to attach fixtures or make structural changes (Form 23)
Members of Real Estate Excellence, we shall email you further via the Member update service soon.
Kind regards
Stacey Holt
Best practice advisor and educator/ CEO/ Business owner
13th March 2025 - May 1, 2025 tenancy law changes update for attendees of the recent PME training held throughout Queensland, Members of Real Estate Excellence and all. View video May 1 tenancy law reforms update
6th March 2025 - RTRA Regulations for May 1, 2025 update.
For those who’ve attended my recent Property Management Excellence PME - Stacey Holt tenancy law reform training, note below as discussed during our session.
For the remaining sessions next week, I shall advise.
Rockhampton Property Management training
Gladstone Property Management training
Bundaberg Property Management training
Real Estate Excellence - Stacey Holt SHREE members, you’ll be advised via email once the Regulations are published.
3rd March 2025 - Email sent to our FREE Queensland Industry Mailing list - Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Email Subject line - Industry update - Natural disaster guides, assistance and more
Good morning,
With the obvious hope that cyclone Alfred makes minimal impact to us, but with the thought of best to be prepared in case there is some impact, please find useful information below to assist you, your agency, tenants, and lessors.
Natural Disaster Guide for PM's, tenants and more
Real Estate Excellence best practice disaster guide information download here.
Guide for PM’s attached and the following link Step-by-step-guide-for-property-manager-owner-natural-disasters.pdf
Guide for tenants attached and at the following link Step-by-step-guide-for-tenants-natural-disasters.pdf
Important renting information for natural disaster victims (attached)
A tenancy agreement does not automatically end as a result of a natural disaster (e.g. flooding, cyclone, bushfire), even if the property is damaged or non-liveable.
Please see attached or the following link Fact-sheet-important-renting-information-for-natural-disaster-victims.pdf
Emergency assistance following a disaster
Need emergency housing assistance? Help is available from the Queensland Fire Department or Department of Housing and Public Works.
Help is available for Queenslanders needing financial assistance and other support following a disaster.
Natural disasters and the RTA
Severe storms, flooding, cyclones, bushfires and other natural disasters can cause major damage to a rental property.
To find out what to do if your property has been impacted by a natural disaster and work out next steps, read our:
- Natural disasters fact sheet
- Step by step guide for Queensland tenants impacted by natural disasters
- Step by step guide for Queensland property managers/owners impacted by natural disasters.
In an emergency
In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Disaster management
During a disaster, follow active public safety directives and check the latest information available from:
- Queensland Fire Department (QFD), including SES (formerly Queensland Fire and Emergency Services)
- Queensland Police Service
- QLD Traffic
- Get Ready Queensland
- Disaster Management, Queensland Government
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Queensland Ambulance Service
- Disaster Recovery Support, Queensland Government
- Queensland Reconstruction Authority
Your local council will also provide up to date information relating to adverse weather and natural disasters in your area. Visit their website to access their disaster management page and to sign up for automated alerts.
Other information and assistance
- Community Support Services
- Lifeline
- Housing assistance
- Queenslanders needing financial assistance following a disaster
- Queensland Government’s Emergency and Temporary Accommodation
- Queensland Government's Disasters eligibility for grants
Stacey Holt
Best practice advisor and educator / CEO/ Business owner
Proudly operating since January 2010 www.realestateexcellence.com.au
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14th February 2025 - Email sent to the FREE Queensland Industry mailing list.
Important information for users of RTA Web Services - On 16 March 2025, the Queensland Government is moving to a more secure and advanced digital identity system. The Queensland Digital Identity (QDI) is replacing the current QGov identification system. QDI will change the way you log into RTA Web Services. A range of resources providing more information about this change can be found here. Please contacts the RTA direct if you have any questions.
Mandatory CPD update – Visit Mandatory CPD Professional Development for Queensland Real Estate / Property Agents for more information.
Anti- Money Laundering new laws and the impact on our industry – Visit Anti-Money Laundering laws and Real Estate for more information.
Upcoming training events - Visit Training/Events for more information.
Latest Real Estate Excellence Member update – Visit Real Estate Excellence Member Updates for more information.
Seller Disclosure Laws commencing August 1 – Visit Seller Disclosure Laws commence in Queensland August 1 2025 for more information.
Email sent to our Free Industry (FNQ and NQ - Cairns, Townsville, Mackay plus surrounding areas) Mailing list Sunday 2nd February 2025.
Good morning,
You have been in my thoughts as I follow the weather system closely, and the events that are unfolding. Hoping the below assists you, your tenants and or lessors if needed.
Guide for PM’s attached and the following link Step-by-step-guide-for-property-manager-owner-natural-disasters.pdf
I also have a best practice guide as part of the PME system – please email us if you would like to receive the best practice guide complimentary.
Guide for tenants attached and at the following link Step-by-step-guide-for-tenants-natural-disasters.pdf
Important renting information for natural disaster victims (attached)
A tenancy agreement does not automatically end as a result of a natural disaster (e.g. flooding, cyclone, bushfire), even if the property is damaged or non-liveable.
Please see attached or the following link Fact-sheet-important-renting-information-for-natural-disaster-victims.pdf
Emergency assistance following a disaster
Need emergency housing assistance? Help is available from the Queensland Fire Department or Department of Housing and Public Works.
Help is available for Queenslanders needing financial assistance and other support following a disaster.
Natural disasters
Severe storms, flooding, cyclones, bushfires and other natural disasters can cause major damage to a rental property.
To find out what to do if your property has been impacted by a natural disaster and work out next steps, read our:
- Natural disasters fact sheet
- Step by step guide for Queensland tenants impacted by natural disasters
- Step by step guide for Queensland property managers/owners impacted by natural disasters.
In an emergency
In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Disaster management
During a disaster, follow active public safety directives and check the latest information available from:
- Queensland Fire Department (QFD), including SES (formerly Queensland Fire and Emergency Services)
- Queensland Police Service
- QLD Traffic
- Get Ready Queensland
- Disaster Management, Queensland Government
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Queensland Ambulance Service
- Disaster Recovery Support, Queensland Government
- Queensland Reconstruction Authority
Your local council will also provide up to date information relating to adverse weather and natural disasters in your area. Visit their website to access their disaster management page and to sign up for automated alerts.
Other information and assistance
- Community Support Services
- Lifeline
- Housing assistance
- Queenslanders needing financial assistance following a disaster
- Queensland Goverment's Emergency and Temporary Accommodation
- Queensland Government's Disasters eligibility for grants.
Stacey Holt
Best practice advisor and educator/ CEO/ Business owner
Proudly operating since January 2010
www.realestateexcellence.com.au
Upcoming PME special one day and half day education and training events information, including registration www.realestateexcellence.com.au/trainingevents
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