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Australian Infrastructure Plan progress report

The progress report released on the key recommendations of the 2016 Australian Infrastructure Plan shows that we are heading in the right direction but more needs to be done to create great Australian cities.

Jun 26, 2018

Lighting design for the perfect family home

A dated 1920s Californian Bungalow, located in Glen Iris, Victoria, has been transformed into a Nordic inspired, blush-toned wonderland, in five short months. The norsuHOME, built by Nat from norsu Interiors and her husband Dan, is a family home that exudes visual design and practicality,…

Jun 25, 2018

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.

Jun 25, 2018

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.

Jun 25, 2018

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.

Jun 22, 2018

Support for trade skills & small business good for residential construction

“The NSW Government is to be commended on funding 100,000 fee-free apprenticeships over the next four years,” said HIA Executive Director NSW, David Bare.

Jun 22, 2018

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.

Jun 22, 2018

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.

Jun 21, 2018

Dual horizon budget delivers relief for growing community

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s second NSW Budget handed down addresses the growing pains many in the community are feeling by investing heavily in long term transport, health and education projects, but bold reforms to deliver improved housing affordability seem to have fallen off the agenda,…

Jun 21, 2018

Flexibility the key to housing affordability

The announcement by the Liberal Opposition to introduce strict planning controls in Melbourne’s suburbs will limit the supply of housing to Victorians and has the potential to hurt housing affordability.

Jun 21, 2018

Addressing Tasmania’s infrastructure needs

The Property Council of Australia welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of a net operating balance surplus of $169.9 million, and the continued focus on new infrastructure investments totalling $2.6 billion as outlined in the 2018/19 State Budget.

Jun 21, 2018

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.

Jun 21, 2018