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Recent media reports have given the impression there is still debate over whether commercial real estate agents should be licensed under the new National Occupational Licensing Scheme.
That’s not the case. This debate is now settled.
A special committee established by the National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA), representing all stakeholders, has unanimously agreed that commercial agency work will be included in the new national licence for real estate agents, subject to two exceptions.
The first exception is that agents managing on behalf of ‘related entities’ would not require a licence; the second exception is that ‘sophisticated property owners’, that is those large owners who fully understand the risks involved in commercial property transactions, would also not be required to use a licensed agent.
This means only a very small fraction of commercial transactions could be undertaken by unlicensed agents, and all transactions involving ‘small’ commercial property owners would involve licensed agents.
The committee also resolved concerns about personal probity requirements for licensees.
There should therefore now be no obstacles to introducing the national real estate licence.
Demands by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) – a party to the compromise above – for compulsory professional development for real estate agents around Australia and for diploma level qualifications for all real estate agents (currently only 20% of agents have such qualifications) could then be pursued with NOLA, once the national licence is operating.
Since these demands will impose at least $55 million a year in additional costs on the real estate industry, it is not unreasonable to require thorough investigation and justification by the relevant authorities before such a considerable cost burden is placed on the industry, particularly given all Australian governments are now committed to removing job-destroying cost burdens on businesses.
Milton Cockburn is executive director of the <a href="https://www.scca.org.au/" target="_blank">Shopping Centre Council of Australia.</a>
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Commercial agent licensing resolution a sensible compromise

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<h2>Milton Cockburn: Don’t let the REIA’s self-interested assertions torpedo important agent licensing change</h2>
It is now clear that the Real Estate Institute of Australia, and its various state bodies, intend to torpedo the proposed national licence for real estate agents. The REI has made false claims of a “dumbing down” of educational standards; silly demands for a diploma level of education; and misleading assertions about the consequences of removing licensing requirements for commercial agency work. Despite the REI claiming that it “supports national licensing” it is now obviously bent on derailing this vital COAG initiative, instead of constructively responding to the <a href="https://nola.gov.au/files/2012/08/Property-Occupations-Regulation-Impact-Statement1.pdf" target="_blank">regulation impact statement</a> (RIS).
Unfortunately, while most industry associations regard the removal of unnecessary “red tape” as a major objective, some associations are secretly happy with government regulation. Such regulation erects barriers to entry to their industry and therefore reduces competition within the industry. Regulation, in the form of compulsory licensing and continuous professional development, also provides a handy income stream for these industry associations and for their training providers (which are often one and the same). The REI has been a beneficiary of both outcomes, and these are now under threat. The REI’s self-interest, however, must not be allowed to dictate the national interest.
The REI claims the educational requirements of the proposed national licence, which were determined by an industry/government working group, are a “dumbing down” of educational standards. What it hasn’t revealed is that the REI had three members on this working group – far more than any other organisation – and these representatives all signed off on these requirements. The educational qualifications for the proposed national licence are the same level of qualifications currently required for real estate agents in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, where more than 80% of real estate agents practice. Can anyone recall the REI previously suggesting that real estate agents in NSW, Queensland and Victoria were under-qualified (“dumb”?) compared with their counterparts in SA and WA? Of course not! In its desperation to sink the reforms the REI is sprouting nonsense.
What about its claim that the proposed removal of licensing for commercial agency work will leave the consumer unprotected and that “16-year-olds” will be able to sell commercial property? Let’s leave aside the fact that the existing real estate licence (as well as the proposed national licence) doesn’t teach the holder anything about commercial property, since it is overwhelmingly oriented to residential property.
The REI also ignores the fact that the “consumer” being supposedly protected by a licence is not the “man in the street?. The consumers are the owners of commercial real estate, and these are businesses (often very large ones), or business people, who have selected their own managers (agents) and who have the protection of an enforceable management agreement (contract), as well as commercial recourse, if the transaction goes wrong. They do not need, or want, taxpayers’ money being spent to protect them. Of course there are occasional risks in commercial real estate transactions, just as there are risks in any business transaction, but in a market economy this does not necessarily mean such transactions should be regulated by governments (through licensing and compliance with estate agents’ acts).
This is “nanny state" thinking. In any event the RIS, after surveying the state regulatory authorities, could find no evidence of significant risks warranting regulation at either the higher end or the lower end of the commercial property industry. All that licensing and regulation does for commercial property owners is impose unnecessary costs on managers (which are inevitably passed back to the owner) and restrict their ability to negotiate optimum arrangements with other property managers (such as solicitors or accountants).
The national licensing system (for a range of occupations, not just real estate agents) will improve workforce mobility, reduce business costs and boost national productivity. The RIS states removal of licensing will save commercial property owners up to $2.37 million a year, a considerable underestimation. The REI’s false and self-interested assertions must not be allowed to jeopardise this very important microeconomic reform.
Milton Cockburn is executive director of the <a href="https://www.scca.org.au/" target="_blank">Shopping Centre Council of Australia.</a>
Pamela Bennett of the REIA responds on page 2
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<h2>Pamela Bennett: Skilled agents key to consumer confidence in real estate</h2>
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) rejects outright claims made by Milton Cockburn of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia that it is trying to “torpedo” COAG’s national licensing plan for real estate professionals.
With all due respect, <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/industry-news/dont-let-the-reias-self-interested-assertions-torpedo-important-agent-licensing-changes-milton-cockburn/2012091856640" target="_blank">Cockburn is misinformed, pure and simple.</a> We do support national licensing, but we are determined to look after Australian property consumers by fighting for the highest possible standards across the board.
The REIA representatives involved in the Property Occupations Interim Advisory Committee (POIAC), prior to the release of the regulation impact statement (RIS) on national licensing, argued for diploma-level qualifications.  The rest of POIAC settled for lower qualifications.  The REIA argued for compulsory professional development to keep the profession up to date but again, the rest of POIAC did not.  The steering committee, compiled of state and Commonwealth regulators, not POIAC, made the final decision.
Diploma-level qualifications, currently in four states and territories, are desired by our members nationwide.  Real estate agents are proud of their profession and the important service they provide to the Australian public, and they want to grow their reputations, not go backwards.  Real estate institutes do not think it is “silly” to be highly qualified.
With regards to commercial property, agents are currently licensed, but the proposed regulations would strip that away.   This leaves the consumer completely vulnerable.  Quite literally, anyone could sell commercial property.  Yes, even a 16-year-old.
POIAC did support licensing of commercial property agents.  A hurdle of $100 million was suggested at the time, but again, the steering committee made the final decision to deregulate commercial property transactions.
Contrary to what some may think, most commercial property sales are under $500,000. In Victoria 51% are under $500,000, so we are not talking the big end of town.  We are talking about “mum and dad” investors who invest in commercial property, either directly or through superannuation funds, and they should have the security and peace-of-mind of having a licensed agent manage their transaction.
For example, the owner of a family sandwich bar in the food hall of a shopping centre wants to sell. In the absence of a licensing regime for commercial sales that provides the consumer with information as to who has the appropriate qualifications and insurance coverage to handle such a complex transaction, the vendor would be vulnerable to anyone who wants to deal in commercial transactions without any qualifications.  On top of this, both parties would take a huge financial risk with their life savings.
I’m quite stunned at how the consumer point of view has been left out of the calculations in the RIS and that the process has been driven by regulators who are not experts on the real estate profession. Their proposals, if implemented, will be detrimental to consumers. The RIS on national licensing states that deregulating commercial property will save a comparatively small $2.37 million.  What this figure does not take into account are consumer costs.
The REIA is also concerned with the proposed deregulation of rural property.  Not all rural property is like Cubbie Station.  In Victoria in 2011, 76% of farms were sold for under $500,000.
The Real Estate Institute of Australia will continue in its endeavours to achieve outcomes that will provide for a national licensing system that supports high standards and not those of the lowest common denominator.
Pamela Bennett is president of the <a href="https://www.reia.com.au/" target="_blank">Real Estate Institute of Australia.</a>
 
 
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Room for debate: Should commercial real estate agents be licensed?

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It is now clear that the Real Estate Institute of Australia, and its various state bodies, intend to torpedo the proposed national licence for real estate agents. The REI has made false claims of a “dumbing down” of educational standards; silly demands for a diploma level of education; and misleading assertions about the consequences of removing licensing requirements for commercial agency work. Despite the REI claiming that it “supports national licensing” it is now obviously bent on derailing this vital COAG initiative, instead of constructively responding to the <a target="_blank" href="https://nola.gov.au/files/2012/08/Property-Occupations-Regulation-Impact-Statement1.pdf">regulation impact statement</a> (RIS).
Unfortunately, while most industry associations regard the removal of unnecessary “red tape” as a major objective, some associations are secretly happy with government regulation. Such regulation erects barriers to entry to their industry and therefore reduces competition within the industry. Regulation, in the form of compulsory licensing and continuous professional development, also provides a handy income stream for these industry associations and for their training providers (which are often one and the same). The REI has been a beneficiary of both outcomes, and these are now under threat. The REI’s self-interest, however, must not be allowed to dictate the national interest.
The REI claims the educational requirements of the proposed national licence, which were determined by an industry/government working group, are a “dumbing down” of educational standards. What it hasn’t revealed is that the REI had three members on this working group – far more than any other organisation – and these representatives all signed off on these requirements. The educational qualifications for the proposed national licence are the same level of qualifications currently required for real estate agents in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, where more than 80% of real estate agents practice. Can anyone recall the REI previously suggesting that real estate agents in NSW, Queensland and Victoria were under-qualified (“dumb”?) compared with their counterparts in SA and WA? Of course not! In its desperation to sink the reforms the REI is sprouting nonsense.
What about its claim that the proposed removal of licensing for commercial agency work will leave the consumer unprotected and that “16-year-olds” will be able to sell commercial property? Let’s leave aside the fact that the existing real estate licence (as well as the proposed national licence) doesn’t teach the holder anything about commercial property, since it is overwhelmingly oriented to residential property.
The REI also ignores the fact that the “consumer” being supposedly protected by a license is not the “man in the street?. The consumers are the owners of commercial real estate, and these are businesses (often very large ones), or business people, who have selected their own managers (agents) and who have the protection of an enforceable management agreement (contract), as well as commercial recourse, if the transaction goes wrong. They do not need, or want, taxpayers’ money being spent to protect them. Of course there are occasional risks in commercial real estate transactions, just as there are risks in any business transaction, but in a market economy this does not necessarily mean such transactions should be regulated by governments (through licensing and compliance with estate agents’ acts).
This is “nanny state? thinking. In any event the RIS, after surveying the state regulatory authorities, could find no evidence of significant risks warranting regulation at either the higher end or the lower end of the commercial property industry. All that licensing and regulation does for commercial property owners is impose unnecessary costs on managers (which are inevitably passed back to the owner) and restrict their ability to negotiate optimum arrangements with other property managers (such as solicitors or accountants).
The national licensing system (for a range of occupations, not just real estate agents) will improve workforce mobility, reduce business costs and boost national productivity. The RIS states removal of licensing will save commercial property owners up to $2.37 million a year, a considerable underestimation. The REI’s false and self-interested assertions must not be allowed to jeopardise this very important microeconomic reform.
Milton Cockburn is executive director of the <a href="https://www.scca.org.au/" target="_blank">Shopping Centre Council of Australia.</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/industry-news/skilled-agents-key-to-consumer-confidence-in-real-estate-pamela-bennett/2012091956676">The REIA has issued a response. </a>
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Don’t let the REIA’s self-interested assertions torpedo important agent licensing changes

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> recently welcomed residents into Uno and Duo, marking the completion of the penultimate stage of its $1.2 billion West Village precinct in Brisbane's West End.

There are only two opportunities remaining in the two-tower stage known as The Allere Collection. Duo is fully sold out, but two penthouses have just been released in the sister tower Uno.

The sprawling penthouses, measuring upward of nearly 350 sqm, have been designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to focus on multi-generational living. One penthouse has four bedrooms, the other five, as well as several living areas. A second entry to the apartments make them ideal for those with several generations living under one roof, allowing for greater independence and flexibility within the same home, an increasingly sought-after feature among extended families looking to remain connected without compromising privacy.

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Built by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, one of the best in the construction game, Duo forms part of a connected, pet-friendly vertical community that brings together two architecturally aligned towers with shared rooftop amenity.

Rothelowman Principal Jeff Brown previously described the design philosophy as centred on connection.

“When thinking of ways to nourish a soul one needs connection to self, to nature and to community,” Brown said.

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That ethos is expressed through Duo’s rooftop offering, which includes a pool and heated spa framed by mature planting, a private dining room and residents’ lounge, and BBQ facilities. On the lower levels, residents have access to&nbsp;work-from-home spaces, a workshop, and a pet parlour.

The rooftop captures views across the Brisbane River and back toward the city skyline, positioning it as both a retreat and a social anchor for residents.

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Owners in Duo also have access to Uno’s rooftop amenities, effectively doubling the shared facilities within the community. At Uno, residents can use a second rooftop pool, additional private dining and entertaining areas, a teppanyaki grill, and the Paw Pavilion, an off-leash space designed for residents’ dogs. The reciprocal access reinforces the project’s “vertical neighbourhood” model, where common areas are intended to extend the footprint of each apartment.

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The Allere Collection sits within West Village, a 2.6-hectare mixed-use precinct just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD. Delivered progressively since 2016 on the former Peters Ice Cream factory site, the masterplan now integrates heritage buildings, retail and dining, health and wellness providers, and open green space into an established inner-west address.

Sekisui has released the final stage of the development, Callista on Park, set to be completed in Q2 next year. With the first release now 95 per cent sold out, limited large-scale three- and four-bedroom residences remain, priced from $2.6 million.

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Joel Robinson

Allere Collection residents move in as multi-award winning West Village enters its final chapter

Construction is underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a>, the boutique residential development by <a>Excelon Projects</a> on Stephen Street in Yarraville, following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a> as builder.

The milestone marks a significant step forward for the 53-residence project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> with landscape architecture by Simone Bliss Landscape Architects, conceived around a strong focus on community, craftsmanship and connection to nature.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/excelon-projects">Excelon Projects</a>’ vision brings together 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 12 townhomes arranged around a central landscaped garden, prioritising liveability in a low-rise, low-density format.

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Open-air corridors, a light-filled lobby and generous setbacks are intended to enhance day-to-day comfort while reinforcing the development’s community-oriented design approach.

Car parking has been located underground to prioritise shared green space and pedestrian movement through the site, allowing the landscaped garden to form the central organising element of the development.

Interiors incorporate custom pieces by Melbourne makers including leadlight pendants by Adadaz, hand-turned timber door handles by Auburn Woodturning, and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen, embedding a layer of local craftsmanship throughout the homes.

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Sustainability has also informed the design approach, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Passive design measures such as cross-ventilation and thermal mass aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, while rooftop solar panels will supply power to common areas and harvested rainwater will be reused for landscape irrigation.

Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined Stephen Street, Yarraville Green sits between Yarraville and Seddon villages, placing residents within walking distance of cafés, dining, boutique retail and the Sun Theatre.

Seddon Station is also a short walk away, ideal for residents seeking an inner-west address with strong amenity and transport connections.

Completion of Yarraville Green is anticipated in 2027.

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Balmain & Co appointed builder as construction begins at Excelon Projects’ Yarraville Green

A long-stalled Mermaid Beach development site opposite Pacific Fair, previously earmarked for a twin-tower project, is set for a fresh development push with plans for a major mixed-use residential tower.&nbsp;

Billionaire garbo Ian Malouf's development company, REMI Residences, is proposing Project Elegance, a 44-storey tower with over 270 residential apartments and 88 short-term accomodation units at&nbsp;2065 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, on the corner of Mermaid Avenue.

Malouf paid $23.76 million for the 3,783 sqm site in 2022, six years after it traded for $34.1 million when it was bought by Hubei United Investment Group.

 
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The design statement by DKO says Project Elegance "represents a holistic response to its coastal and urban context. It draws upon site, climate, and landscape to create a composed architectural outcome that prioritises occupant experience, public interface, and long-term viability via vibrant and active uses."

They say the subject site&nbsp;occupies a distinctive island parcel with three street frontages and prominent visual exposure to passing visitors.

"This unique position allows the development to form a panoramic dialogue with water and city, setting the foundation for a climate-responsive, site-specific architectural expression.&nbsp;The podium base, inspired by the region’s sandstone headlands and coastal setting, and adopts a sculpted and grounded character that provides a stable counterpoint to the slender tower above."

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Residents and guests would have access to multiple communal recreation levels. Plans include a shared recreation deck on level six, with a pool and three padel courts. There will be a residential-only pool on level seven, and an upper-level communal space only accessible by those buyers towards the top of the tower.

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Ground-floor commercial spaces are proposed to operate between 5am and midnight, contributing to an activated street frontage along the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor.

The site sits within the High Density Residential zone and a Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, where planning policy encourages higher-density development close to transport infrastructure and services. The planning report states the project aims to “ensure the efficient reuse of this centrally located property” and support the transformation of inner-city areas into “more vibrant, compact, interesting, connected and active” precincts.

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The proposal marks the latest attempt to unlock the high-profile parcel, which previously carried approval for the “Elegance” twin-tower development, a project that included more than 500 apartments but ultimately stalled after sales activity ceased in 2019.

REMI Developments has been increasingly active in the Gold Coast property market, with the Malouf-led group positioning itself around premium residential and lifestyle-focused projects as the region continues to attract both interstate buyers and international interest.

Malouf is one of Australia's most impressive entrepreneurs, having sold his waste business fore more than $500 million, having started only with a small truck at 18 years old.

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

A State Significant Development proposal from Ecove Group could see two high-rise residential towers developed above an ALDI-anchored retail podium in Gordon.

The 28-storey towers, dubbed Eight 10, would become the tallest in the sleepy Upper North Shore suburb, which has been stirred by changes to the Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy aimed at triggering greater density around transport hubs.

Ecove Group’s plans for 810 Pacific Highway, a 2,357 sqm site around 400 metres from Gordon railway station, include 180 apartments, 39 of which would be dedicated as affordable housing.

Architecture firm PBD said in its Design Report the site "presents an exciting opportunity to positively contributes to the surrounding context, enhances the overall urban experience."

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The site previously received approval for a development comprising 56 apartments above retail in 2018.

PBD noted in its report that the planning&nbsp;context for the site has "evolved significantly since the original consent was issued."

In April 2024, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) identified the site as being located within a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct. In parallel, Ku-ring-gai Council progressed a preferred planning framework for Gordon Town Centre, including proposed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (KLEP 2015).

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PBD said the proposed development "responds to the amended KLEP 2015 and, in addition, seeks to utilise the floor space ratio and height incentives available under Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021."

Late last year the first project in Gordon through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority was approved. That was for 106 apartments across two connected seven to eight-storey buildings.

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has set its sights on one of Brisbane’s scarce remaining riverfront development opportunities.

They have spent $17 million on an 810 sqm site across 16-18 Sandford Street, where it is planning SILK, a 15-storey apartment tower with just 22 apartments.

Planning documents outline a single tower designed to take advantage of the site’s northerly outlook toward the river and Brisbane CBD.

There will be eight two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedroom apartments on offer, each either half- or full-floor.

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According to the Town Planning Assessment, the proposal "showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome that is enhanced by the amenity of the Brisbane River… and provides a subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.”

Ground level includes landscaped communal areas facing the river alongside a gym and outdoor garden space, while the rooftop terrace will feature multiple leisure amenities like swimming pools,&nbsp;dining and barbecue facilities, as well as outdoor relaxation and yoga spaces.

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Architecturally, the tower form draws inspiration from the movement of water along the river edge. Design documentation describes the building as “a form sculpted by flow, shaped by shifting water,” with curved forms, varied materiality, and sculptural elements used to soften the building’s visual bulk. Sandstone, an iconic material throughout St Lucia, is reinterpreted through a mix of refined and split-face textures across the façade.

The Sandford Street frontage is intended to present an articulated façade featuring vertical landscaping and sculptural architectural elements, helping the tower integrate with the evolving high-density character of the riverfront strip while maintaining visual interest from both the street and river corridor.

Graya has continued to expands its footprint across South East Queensland, with projects under construction across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Milton Cockburn

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