Category: Affordability
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Granny flat rules relaxed to tackle housing crisis
Australian Property Investor Magazine Western Australia has taken a major step towards tackling the housing crisis that is wreaking havoc across the country. The state is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in…
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Setting the benchmark for sustainability
The Property Tribune With an aim of creating a benchmark project that leaves a positive legacy, Orana by Balcon Group has been designed with sustainability and longevity in mind. Once complete the project will include…
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Informed predictions for the year ahead
PerthNow Perth’s real estate market was defined by record-breaking moments in 2023. Amid strong buyer demand for established homes, listings took an unprecedented dive, the median house price soared to a new high and properties…
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Housing in our growing regions
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…
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Collaborating to share housing benefits
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…
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Tanya Steinbeck: Why there’s no need to fear apartments
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…
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Regenerating a city for people
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…
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BUYERS MARKET TO CONTINUE WELL INTO 2018, SAY INDUSTRY FIGURES
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…
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LAND PRICES SIGNAL RECOVERY AHEAD
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).