The Property Tribune Challenges around housing supply and affordability can be amplified in regional areas where boom and bust cycles, labour and materials costs and the tyranny of distance all have a significant impact. A 2022 report published by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) found that, despite the challenges, life in the regions remains an […]
The Property Tribune Across Australia, housing affordability continues to reign as a critical issue that impacts a large proportion of society. The so called ‘great Australian dream’ of owning a home is becoming further out of reach for a growing cohort and record low rental vacancy rates are also taking a toll. UDIA has long […]
The West Australian You could be forgiven for thinking that anyone with two feet and a heartbeat can throw together a design for an apartment building, get the rubber stamp of approval and hire Bob the Builder if recent commentary by some following the recent State Government announcement on building reform legislation is taken on […]
The Property Tribune Urban regeneration and the practice of repurposing underutilised spaces in key locations can breathe new life into a city and play an important role in the delivery of much needed housing in inner areas. HafenCity in Hamburg is Europe’s largest inner-city urban development project that is successfully transforming 157 hectares of former […]
WEEKEND WEST Leading industry experts across the Perth and WA residential markets share their forecasts for the coming months, including the hotspots for buyers to watch. PEET LIMITED MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO BRENDAN GORE WA market conditions will continue to favour buyers in 2018, with home prices expected to remain stable. Homebuyers will also benefit […]
SUNDAY TIMES
PERTH'S land market is showing signs of recovery, with last quarter's results boasting a 3.7 per cent increase in price, according to gures released by Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA).
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
Housing Minister Peter Tinley appears ready to hold a tough line on housing development fees and charges, declaring planning reform may be the most effective way to reduce developers' costs.