Extending our levy City wide to provide more affordable housing
A proposal to extend the City of Sydney’s affordable housing levy across the entire local government area will open for public comment, following a review by the NSW Government.
Category: Building
Planning policy must continue to look forward
“The State Opposition’s announcement that it will re-introduce residential planning controls that restrict low density, low impact redevelopment if elected in November 2018, would be a backwards step for housing in Victoria,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.
Housing for Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ needs better planning
Australia is about to experience a ‘silver tsunami’ with the population aged over 65 growing at a rate never seen before.
Local Infrastructure needs long term funding
Investment in local infrastructure is critical to support growth across the Sydney metropolitan area, however NSW Government support for local infrastructure will soon end and will be replaced by levies paid for by the homebuyer.
NSW Budget delivers small wins for Hunter
NSW Treasurer Perrottet’s second State Budget handed down addresses the growing pains many in the community are feeling by investing heavily in long term transport as well as health and education projects but misses the mark on some regional infrastructure priorities.
Albany offers developers premium beachfront hotel opportunity
The development of a world-class hotel and activity precinct on Albany’s iconic Middleton Beach has moved into the highly anticipated phase of seeking expressions of interest from prospective State, national and international hotel developers.
CSR Gyprock supports aged care facility
With Australia’s population ageing, there is significant building activity in the aged care sector, involving renovations or new, purpose-built projects. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states that in 2016, 15 per cent of Australians (3.7 million) were aged 65 and over, and by…
Building a beautiful home
Australia’s love affair with the weatherboard look can be seen in many of our historic and most popular styles – from the Queenslander to coastal and new, contemporary designs.
Construction businesses support NSW Government apprenticeship scheme
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA), the body that represents the country’s largest construction and infrastructure businesses, welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government of the introduction of a new apprenticeship scheme to boost the number of apprentices in the State.
State Budget expands affordable housing delivery
“The Tasmanian Government’s commitment in the budget to deliver more affordable housing is a welcome step in supporting housing affordability for low income households,” said HIA Acting Executive Director, Tasmania Mike Hermon.
Stockland’s popular Bokarina Beach community progresses on schedule
Stockland‘s popular Bokarina Beach community at Oceanside on the Sunshine Coast is a hive of activity with key development and infrastructure works progressing on schedule.
Housing investor lending hits two-year low
“The value of housing loans to investors has hit its lowest level since the start of 2016,” commented HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.