This is obviously relevant for the Green Loans thread, but I felt it deserved it's own. Big news, especially for those of us staring down the barrel of not recouping our HSA training costs.
http://www.news.com.au/money/governments-switched-on-energy-move/story-e6frfmci-1225827485299
Of course the real estate industry is already kicking up about it. I'd expect the residential building industry to be RIGHT behind this because one of the things they've been complaining against with new home star ratings is that it advantages existing stock. This levels that playing field.
Remains to been seen if something like this can get up in an election year. And of course it remains to be seen how (if) bodies like ABSA and governments can handle it...
One thing is for sure. Those of us that can provide a very good service for a reasonable price will be in the best position to be recommended by real estate agents, brokers, lenders, etc, and of course will stand the best chance to benefit from this in the long term.
Cheers,
Peter
http://www.energised.com.au