Category: Development
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Lazy land: State government invests $17 million to unlock hundreds of new apartments
WA Today The state government will tip $17 million into expanding its Housing Diversity Pipeline program to allow developers to propose sites for the delivery of new homes on government owned ‘lazy land’. Under the…
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Perth residential building approvals 10,000 lower than a decade ago when population was much smaller
The West Australian Perth’s “Everest-sized” housing crisis has been highlighted by new figures which show the number of residential building approvals last financial year was 10,000 lower than a decade ago. The latest Australian Bureau…
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Perth housing target falls short by 35,000 homes
WA Today Perth’s five-year housing target will fall short by some 35,000 homes, according to Western Australia’s leading urban development authority. The state’s housing situation was “dire”, Urban Development Institute of Australia president Richard Pappas…
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Rethinking the Front Yard
The West Australian Perth is getting its own equivalent of Ramsay Street, where an innovatively designed estate will encourage good neighbours to become good friends. Watermark, a development in Champion Lakes by Yolk Property Group,…
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Australian property prices remain resilient despite economic headwinds
Australian Broadcast Corporation Australian house prices have risen for a sixth straight quarter, according to analysis by Domain. Over the June quarter, new record prices were set in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. And with…
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Swan River proposal: Plan to transform Langley Park in Perth CBD
West Australian A $1 billion-plus masterplan has been unveiled, showcasing a green and vibrant riverfront oasis that would totally transform the city and make it rival east coast capitals. City of Perth councillors have boldly…
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Business and industry groups call on Tanya Plibersek to rule a line in the sand on a climate trigger
The Australian Farmers, miners, property developers and major employers are demanding Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rule out using a climate trigger as a bargaining chip to establish a new green cop to protect Australia’s environment, warning such…
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State’s explosive population growth prompts need for housing rethink to meet the demand
The West Australian WA’s explosive population growth rivals that of the top-10 fastest-growing countries in the world for 2023, prompting calls for small-scale housing development to be turbocharged to meet demand. The latest ABS figures…
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Calls to expedite Perth’s ferry system expansion plans amid population boom
The West Australian The latest population figures, which show Perth had the biggest jump in population growth last year, have prompted calls to expedite the State Government’s proposal to expand the city’s ferry system. Australian…