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About Me
Jacob Caine is a senior real estate and public policy leader, currently serving as President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. He has held chief executive roles across the sector, including as Interim CEO of the REIV and CEO of Ray White CRE.
Jacob is a frequent media commentator, speaker and advocate on housing policy, rental reform, energy efficiency and the future of the built environment. He has represented the Australian real estate sector at national and international forums, including COP29 & 30, the United Nations Global Forum on Buildings in Paris and the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
He holds an MBA from Monash University, a Master’s in International Relations from Harvard University, and is completing a PhD at the Australian National University’s National Security College.
A former professional opera singer, Jacob brings discipline, communication and public presence to his leadership.
Public reserve prices, tougher penalties: A plan to tackle underquoting
Media
The changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax are an attempt by the Federal Government to make it easier for people to get their start in the property market.
The government expects the changes will move 75-thousand properties from the hands of investors to home owners and slow house price growth.
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Guest: Jacob Caine, President Real Estate Institute of Australia
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Producer: Grace Stranger
Radio National ABC
In this episode, we're diving into how sustainability is shaking up the property game, and we've got Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, to give us the inside scoop. Jacob was at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, representing Australian real estate, so he knows what's up.
The Elephant in the Room
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