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The property type that could transform the housing sector
Australian Property Investor Planned communities, or Land Lease Communities, could offer impressive lifestyles for downsizers while generating much needed supply to help overcome the housing crisis. Australia is amid a housing crisis, and the market…
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Wage surge fails to ease WA’s housing crisis crunch
WA Today Wages in Western Australia are going up faster than the rest of the nation, but Perth houses remain out of reach as mortgage costs and stamp duty paint a dire picture for aspiring…
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Land-lease model builds steam
Business News Land-lease communities are emerging as a realistic housing option for some Western Australians. The form of housing, which involves residents purchasing a home and renting the land it sits on, is targeted at…
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Striking a balance for housing needs
The West Australian There’s a sweet spot between infill and sprawl Tanya Steinbeck Having “housing choice” suggests freedom to choose between several options. But as anyone in WA looking to buy or rent a home…
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August in unanimous decision
ABC News The Reserve Bank has delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025, with a 0.25 percentage point reduction at its August board meeting. That takes the cash rate to 3.6 per cent for…
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Ease the carpark squeeze
The Sunday Times Oliver Lane Motorists could soon find themselves with a little extra space in one of the most frustrating places — carparks. Officials are mulling an increase to the standard size of Australia’s…
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Affordable dwellings a drawcard
Business News A raft of recent state and federal initiatives has spurred interest in government-subsidised housing stock among developers facing challenging market conditions. Escalating build costs and a lack of available builders mean developers are…
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Premier highlights need for change in building sector
Business News The Premier says Perth needs to move away from its reliance on urban sprawl, while emphasising the importance of densification in regional Western Australia. Speaking at an Association of Consulting Architects event, Roger…
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Apartment starts at a low point
Business News High construction costs and skills shortages are continuing to impact Perth’s new apartment market, with just 19 per cent of projects approved since 2020 under construction. Urbis’ recent Apartment Essentials data shows that…