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Changes amid public open space policy review
Business News Industry groups have welcomed the state government’s interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia. Planning Minister John Carey today announced interim measures in a bid to reduce…
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UDIA WA welcomes reconsideration of public open space ‘tax’ on infill development
The Property Tribune UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement by Planning Minister John Carey that interim measures for public open space contributions will be implemented for infill development, while broader Public Open Space policy review is undertaken. While…
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$10 billion housing fund may be killed off before a brick is laid
Australian Property Investor Magazine Labor’s investment vehicle to raise funds for social and affordable housing projects, HAFF, was a signature election promise but it is in peril unless the government can get The Greens to…
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WA’s property market shows resilience as demand remains strong
The Property Tribune The Western Australian property market has been incredibly resilient this year, with demand remaining strong according to a new report. The Western Australian Market: Data & Insights Report presented by realestate.com.au, for UDIA WA,…
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Planning policies ‘crippling the system’
Business News Satterley Property Group director of planning Megan Adair has criticised the state government’s approach to planning policy, saying it is crippling the delivery of affordable housing. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, Ms Adair said…
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Open space ‘tax’ alarm as infill at risk under new fee
The West Australian Developers fear a draft policy — to charge Public Open Space contributions on infill projects like apartments — is akin to a new tax. The Urban Development Institution of Australian (WA) claims…
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Cook reveals new cabinet
Business News Cabinet ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning. As widely expected, Ms…
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Western Australian cabinet reshuffle: Property industry responds
The Property Tribune Last week, Mark McGowan stepped down as Premier of Western Australia and Member for Rockingham. His replacement, Roger Cook, has today announced the new cabinet, which sees the Planning portfolio go from Rita Saffioti to John Carey, and…
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Would you rent a Perth apartment owned by a corporate landlord in New York?
WAToday While already well-established in the United Kingdom and United States, the build-to-rent property development model is in its infancy in Western Australia. But the concept is expected to gain traction following the announcement of…