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 suburban back yards as it tries to increase urban density, slow urban sprawl and bring more housing stock to the city with […]
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 would take effect from March 1, to coincide with other planning reforms previously flagged by the government. The policy would […]
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 over 4,000 new homes, making it the largest masterplanned community in the City of Casey in Victoria, a factor that […]
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 changed hands at a record-blistering pace. Additionally, the average rent reached a new peak. Now, arriving in 2024, what can […]
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 2022 report published by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) found that, despite the challenges, life in the regions remains an […]
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 of reach for a growing cohort and record low rental vacancy rates are also taking a toll. UDIA has long […]
The Property Tribune In the midst of the current housing crisis, many Aboriginal Western Australians face significant challenges in accessing safe and culturally appropriate social and affordable housing. Research shows that Aboriginal people face significant disadvantages in housing markets. For example, compared to other Australians, Aboriginal people are less likely to own their own home […]
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 change in relation to the current housing supply and affordability challenges facing Western Australia. The Urbanist sat down with the Minister […]
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 the Builder if recent commentary by some following the recent State Government announcement on building reform legislation is taken on […]