AFTER YEARS IN OPPOSITION, THE INCOMING COALITION GOVERNMENT IN NSW HAS FOCUSSED ITS ATTENTION ON THE ANAEMIC RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN THE STATE First off the rank was a budget in June that places a firm emphasis on stimulating new home construction. Key initiatives focussed mainly on the provision of grants to purchasers of new […]
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A SUMMARY FROM THE INSTITUTE’S LATEST ECONOMIC AND HOUSING MARKET UPDATE KEY POINTS Markets put chance of August rate cut at 64 per cent. Housing investment surges in May. House price expectations decline, but remain optimistic nonetheless. Perth and Pilbara rental listings increase. New dwelling finance at 19 year high. First home buyers increasingly look […]
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HAMES SHARLEY, A LEADING INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PRACTICE, RECENTLY SURVEYED DEVELOPERS IN NSW ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT FROM AN APPROVALS SYSTEM. NOT SURPRISINGLY THEIR COMMENTS RESONATED WITH THE EXPERIENCE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The seven priorities are: 1. More community involvement in broad planning policy, and less ability to object to projects, provided they comply with the […]
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