The Property Tribune Housing choice is the key to accommodating the modern first home buyer, according to industry experts. There has been an evolution in the housing needs of this critical portion of the market, due to changing demographics, as well as economic circumstances that are making it harder to get a foot on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Business News Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the state government announced sweeping change to the environmental approvals process. The changes announced this morning have been welcomed by industry groups but met with disappointment by environmentalists, with Conservation Council of WA president Richard Yin claiming he wasn’t […]