{"id":43741,"date":"2023-07-24T12:58:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T00:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/?p=43741"},"modified":"2023-07-24T12:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T00:58:48","slug":"reiq-boss-takes-centre-stage-in-tackling-queensland-real-estate-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/reiq-boss-takes-centre-stage-in-tackling-queensland-real-estate-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"REIQ boss takes centre stage in tackling Queensland real estate issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PHOTO: Queensland is the number one destination for interstate migration in Australia but as is often the case, popularity can mask some serious issues, providing REIQ&#8217;s CEO, Antonia Mercorella with a very full schedule. FILE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apimagazine.com.au\/\">API MAGAZINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview with API Magazine, REIQ&#8217;s youngest and first female CEO, Antonia Mercorella, discusses how she has drawn upon her extensive legal, and some theatrical, experience to tackle some of the defining issues confronting Queensland&#8217;s property sector.<\/p>\n<p>A background in theatre was a fitting start to a career that now sees Antonia Mercorella holding down more roles than a Broadway star.<\/p>\n<p>Most widely recognised in Australian real estate circles as the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) &#8211; its youngest and first female one for that matter \u2013 Ms Mercorella also juggles her involvement as a council member on PropTech BNE (which supports the property technology sector), REACH Australia as a mentor, and sits on the Housing Supply Expert Panel. A former four-year director on the board of the Sycamore School, she is currently a director on the board of Carter Newell Lawyers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sWk1CHZDJb\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/erika-heynatz-the-model-bags-a-small-fortune-from-her-kings-cross-home\/\">&#8220;Erika Heynatz, Bags a Small Fortune from Her Potts Point Pad&#8221;<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201c\u201cErika Heynatz, Bags a Small Fortune from Her Potts Point Pad\u201d\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/erika-heynatz-the-model-bags-a-small-fortune-from-her-kings-cross-home\/embed\/#?secret=UHhTn053RN#?secret=sWk1CHZDJb\" data-secret=\"sWk1CHZDJb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Allusions to star status are not entirely metaphorical either, with the proud daughter of Italian migrants having been honoured with the title of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy (Cavaliere dell\u2019Ordine della Stella d\u2019Italia).<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the lead role as mother to two sons, aged 16 and 19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt can be challenging to find time for it all, but I believe it\u2019s important and beneficial to be involved in diverse activities that are sometimes outside the strict scope of my work &#8211; there\u2019s value in varied experience and it makes me a better CEO.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2T10QfxCrv\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/the-impact-of-interest-rates-on-purchasers-of-investment-properties-in-queensland\/\">The Impact of Interest Rates on Purchasers of Investment Properties in Queensland<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cThe Impact of Interest Rates on Purchasers of Investment Properties in Queensland\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/the-impact-of-interest-rates-on-purchasers-of-investment-properties-in-queensland\/embed\/#?secret=m8iX4gNJUA#?secret=2T10QfxCrv\" data-secret=\"2T10QfxCrv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAchieving work-life balance is never easy and is constantly a juggling act, as any leader will tell you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Growing up in Adelaide and completing a Bachelor of Educational Theatre degree hardly seems the pedigree of a Queensland-based real estate institute CEO but that qualification proved to be the launch pad for the studies that would shape her career, and to some degree the Queensland real estate landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Mercorella went on to complete a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, also from the University of Adelaide, and a subsequent Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>It\u2019s\u00a0time to reimagine stamp duty\u00a0in Queensland.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"text-center mtn\"><em><strong>&#8211;\u00a0Antonia Mercorella, CEO, REIQ<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>She got her start in the real estate sector when appointed Legal Counsel for the Real Estate Institute of South Australia.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9H8Otudzsp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/melbournes-flashiest-real-estate-agent-has-set-up-shop-on-the-gold-coast-watch\/\">MELBOURNE\u2019S flashiest real estate agent has set up shop on the Gold Coast | WATCH<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMELBOURNE\u2019S flashiest real estate agent has set up shop on the Gold Coast | WATCH\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/melbournes-flashiest-real-estate-agent-has-set-up-shop-on-the-gold-coast-watch\/embed\/#?secret=8KFBQbX9dj#?secret=9H8Otudzsp\" data-secret=\"9H8Otudzsp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been involved in the real estate sector now for more than 20 years, including heading up Legal Counsel for the industry\u2019s peak bodies in South Australia and Queensland, running my own law firm servicing a number of real estate brands and clients, and finally becoming Chief Executive Officer for the REIQ almost nine years ago,\u201d\u00a0Ms Mercorella said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I had no background or specialty in real estate prior to this, I quickly immersed myself in the sector, talking to the members and devouring every piece of relevant information and legislation in South Australia at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Despite that early theatrical training, it\u2019s less the glamour of real estate reality television and more the legal nuances of the industry that appeal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all know Australians are obsessed with real estate, that market performance is a popular topic at BBQs and home improvements and renovations have made for ever-popular television shows, however, what most people don\u2019t have an appreciation of are the policy, legislative and regulatory settings that keep real estate ticking and can potentially have make-or-break consequences.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cBlfB2jWBm\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/kendra-wilkinson-gets-first-listing-as-real-estate-agent\/\">Kendra Wilkinson gets first listing as a real estate agent<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cKendra Wilkinson gets first listing as a real estate agent\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/kendra-wilkinson-gets-first-listing-as-real-estate-agent\/embed\/#?secret=gb3IDuHKUg#?secret=cBlfB2jWBm\" data-secret=\"cBlfB2jWBm\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cReal estate is shelter and that\u2019s arguably the most important thing to all of us, and so playing a role in ensuring a healthy and sustainable real estate sector is highly rewarding work.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A challenging time to lead in real estate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most would agree that it feels like a\u00a0critical juncture in the building\u00a0and property sectors at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Myriad issues confront the property sector, and Queensland with its high migration levels, housing supply issues, rising prices,\u00a0rental crisis and homelessness is on the front line.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-insert\">\n<p class=\"mt10 mbn\">Newly appointed president of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Debbie Johnson spoke exclusively to API Magazine about the challenges facing the building sector and housing industry, and her own unique career path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Addressing housing supply is seen as the key issue in Australia but doing so in an environmentally sustainable way is also a delicate balancing act.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want a healthy market that offers affordability and accessibility and meets our growing population needs into the future.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7eR7nyMiMv\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/rugby-legend-sells-paddington-pad\/\">Rugby legend sells Paddington pad<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cRugby legend sells Paddington pad\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/rugby-legend-sells-paddington-pad\/embed\/#?secret=qNw8qQQ3px#?secret=7eR7nyMiMv\" data-secret=\"7eR7nyMiMv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cQueensland sustains a rental population that is higher than the national average at 36 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn top of that, the state has experienced a series of events creating the perfect storm \u2013\u00a0investor levels that have been depleting\u00a0for some time, higher numbers of sales due to buoyant market conditions, significant additional pressure from interstate migration, fewer people per household, and, frankly, governments not doing enough to encourage new supply.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Increasing urban and suburban density was at the heart of the solution, she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen considering how we\u2019re going to cater to our growing population and build the necessary supply,\u00a0environmental concerns are increasingly on the community\u2019s minds,\u201d Ms Mercorella said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re lucky enough to live in Queensland and we want to retain our backyards, green spaces and great quality of life but that\u2019s got to be balanced with the needs of our growing population and being able to put a roof over the head of our community.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rjbPUg3Zsw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/radio-host-jackie-o-buys-incredible-11m-woollahra-home\/\">Radio host Jackie O buys incredible $11m Woollahra home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cRadio host Jackie O buys incredible $11m Woollahra home\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/radio-host-jackie-o-buys-incredible-11m-woollahra-home\/embed\/#?secret=Dr7eszvXsQ#?secret=rjbPUg3Zsw\" data-secret=\"rjbPUg3Zsw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to accept and embrace that building up instead of out is part of the solution, allowing\u00a0more supply with less impact to the environment\u00a0through efficient land and resources use.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Queensland\u2019s population pressures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Queensland is the number one destination for interstate migration in Australia but as is often the case, popularity can mask some serious issues.<\/p>\n<p>The REIQ CEO said the state and economy stood to benefit from this migration and there was a willingness and desire to throw open the doors to people from all over Australia and the world.<\/p>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apimagazine.com.au\/media\/misc\/Antonia-Mercorella_CEO_REIQ.jpg\" alt=\"Antonia Mercorella, CEO, REIQ\" width=\"266\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"caption mtn\"><em><strong>Ms Mercorella has more than 20 years experience in the real estate sector.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cBut the reality is we\u2019ve got to make sure we have the housing and the infrastructure that supports it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that we\u2019re already feeling the strain of unmet housing demand and the community is therefore concerned about Queensland\u2019s ability to cope with further migration \u2013 whether it be from interstate or overseas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an issue that needs to be front and centre for the government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a really challenging balancing act because we know there are a lot of economic benefits that come with welcoming others into our state but at the moment, when we\u2019re hearing of stories of Queenslanders sleeping in cars, you can imagine that talk of a\u00a0migration influx creates a level of concern\u00a0and fear in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ms Mercorella said stamp duty reform was another key component of the housing affordability puzzle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a significant financial impost adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of moving house and there is evidence that it stifles housing mobility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmpty nesters wait longer to downsize and young families wait longer to upsize and this creates inefficiencies in the housing market that are undesirable, so it\u2019s\u00a0time to reimagine stamp duty\u00a0in Queensland and remove this significant financial obstacle.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"URbxnrmEHM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/property-development-company-helping-families-to-buy-their-own-home-watch\/\">Property development company helping families to buy their own home | WATCH<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cProperty development company helping families to buy their own home | WATCH\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/property-development-company-helping-families-to-buy-their-own-home-watch\/embed\/#?secret=EZaWAsu9Ix#?secret=URbxnrmEHM\" data-secret=\"URbxnrmEHM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There was also scope for support for first home buyers to be expanded, she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen in recent times, especially in response to Covid, an array of new grants at both federal and state level to help people and first home buyers onto the property ladder.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we welcome support and incentives that drive new construction and assist people to transition to home ownership, it\u2019s disappointing that the government has decided to limit that support to new construction &#8211; support for first home owners should be available whether they are buying new or established housing.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Investor potential undiminished<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Queensland still represented a sound prospect for property investors, she insisted, with\u00a0Brisbane\u2019s property price increases\u00a0suggesting that remained the case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m always very cautious about trying to predict the future or pinpoint potential growth hotspots but I think it\u2019s safe to say that we have a lot to be optimistic about in Queensland.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn just under a decade we\u2019re\u00a0hosting the Olympics and will benefit from the major infrastructure projects\u00a0and facilitates and international attention that will bring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur capital city has seen some game changer projects with Queens Wharf, Howard Smith Wharves and international brands adding to Brisbane\u2019s vibrancy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uIA0fCDQ40\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/melbournes-flashiest-real-estate-agent-has-set-up-shop-on-the-gold-coast-watch\/\">MELBOURNE\u2019S flashiest real estate agent has set up shop on the Gold Coast | WATCH<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMELBOURNE\u2019S flashiest real estate agent has set up shop on the Gold Coast | WATCH\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/melbournes-flashiest-real-estate-agent-has-set-up-shop-on-the-gold-coast-watch\/embed\/#?secret=8KFBQbX9dj#?secret=uIA0fCDQ40\" data-secret=\"uIA0fCDQ40\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you bundle it all up collectively, it gives you plenty of reasons to be confident about what\u2019s happening in our city and state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore than ever, investing here feels like the right thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Negotiating, dispute resolution and that REIA issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In her role as an advocate for the Queensland real estate sector, Ms Mercorella\u2019s legal background has proved invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>Having completed a portion of her law degree at the University of Oregon in the United States, she completed a course in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.<\/p>\n<p>This led me to a role as a court-appointed mediator dealing with minor claims and an insightful internship at a law firm under the supervision of Sid Lezak, former US Attorney for Oregon appointed by JF Kennedy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSid was regarded as the father of mediation in the US and was a fascinating man who taught me a lot about negotiation and how to help people meet in the middle when they reach an impasse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One dispute that has simmered for some years is one between the\u00a0REIQ and the national Real Estate Institute of Australia\u00a0(REIA).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WaYA6S0JgZ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/what-the-average-ray-white-real-estate-agent-earns\/\">What the average Ray White real estate agent earns<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cWhat the average Ray White real estate agent earns\u201d \u2014 Property News Australia\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/what-the-average-ray-white-real-estate-agent-earns\/embed\/#?secret=GPjoAwYAnv#?secret=WaYA6S0JgZ\" data-secret=\"WaYA6S0JgZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Asked if she envisaged a time when the REIQ would rejoin the national body, Ms Mercorella was cautiously optimistic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reality is that the majority of real estate issues are local issues, as real estate is governed by state legislation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving said that, there are important federal issues that do emerge from time to time around taxation, superannuation and other national matters, for example, a key national issue at the moment is anti-money laundering proposed reforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we\u2019re not current members of the national body, we continue to work in a co-operative in a fashion with other REIs and remain committed to doing so.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always said that we have an open mind to returning to a national body and have kept the lines of communication open with REIA to look for ways that we can maintain a positive working relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PHOTO: Queensland is the number one destination for interstate migration<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/reiq-boss-takes-centre-stage-in-tackling-queensland-real-estate-issues\/\">Read More 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