Pool compliance checks aim to pressure landlords and agents: QBCC

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Pool compliance - QBCC set to ramp up pool safety checks for landlords and property managers.

Pool compliance becomes enforcement challenge Real estate agents, landlords, pool safety inspectors and unfenced inflatable pools are all the focus of a pool compliance crackdown this summer swimming season. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has launched a campaign this month, focussing on pool safety and compliance. QBCC Commissioner Brett Bassett said

Queensland taxation changes stifling property industry confidence: Property Council

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Queensland taxation - Image: Dark clouds over Queensland capital, Brisbane as Property Council express concerns about investor confidence dropping from proposed land and foreign investor taxation.

Investor confidence in Queensland taxation debate The ANZ Property Council of Australia's latest confidence survey has recorded a drop of two index points for Queensland in the March 2018 quarter since the State election due to unfavourable taxation changes. In the peak industry bodies press release, the Property Council announced that "The

Buying a business – Start with the end in mind

19/01/20180

Buying a business with the end in mind During my discussions with clients interested in buying a business, the question I am often asked is “When should I start planning for the exit of my business?” If you understand these seven simple truths in this section, then it is logical the preparation of