Category: Density Housing
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Apartment build costs ‘far outweigh’ sale price in Perth’s cheaper suburbs, UDIA claims
The West Australian A second key forecaster has predicted a massive increase in Perth apartment prices in the near future, warning new unit developments may not stack up financially for more than a year. In…
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Medium-density housing code remixed
Business News Property industry groups have backed the state government’s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews. Planning Minister John Carey today announced the State Planning Policy 7.3…
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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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Pulling the levers for change
The Property Tribune The Hon. John Carey, MLA added the Planning portfolio to his raft of responsibilities in June 2023, now WA’s Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing and Homelessness, he is well positioned to make real…
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Tax, government incentives urged to deliver housing diversity
Australian Property Investor Magazine There has been no shortage of commentary throughout 2023 about the current state of housing markets across the country. Western Australia, like most states in Australia, is experiencing an acute housing…
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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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Commerce Minister Sue Ellery unveils mandatory building inspections
The West Australian WA will finally introduce mandatory building inspections as part of moves to clean up the construction industry — but the changes will not come into effect until 2026 at the earliest. Even…
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Mandatory building inspections set for 2026
Business News The building industry will be required to undertake mandatory inspections of high-rise apartments and commercial buildings from 2026, in the most significant industry reform in more than a decade. The reform announced this…