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CEDA Report on Housing Australia highlights importance of Planning and Infrastructure

The recent report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) highlights…

NSW housing approvals flat- Houses up and apartments down

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing approval data for July shows that…

Transitional Housing proposal by Hills Shire Council supported by Urban Taskforce

The proposal by The Hills Shire Council to provide Transitional Housing through bonus…

Warrah Bathroom Blitz- Progress Update!

June 2014- The Urban Taskforce's Property Person of the Year is  a major…

Planning support needed for Affordable Apartments

The planning system in New South Wales must support apartments that are affordable,…

State design policy must balance quality with affordability

The announcement by the NSW Government of a new integrated design policy must…

Ivanhoe Estate renewal demonstrates the way forward for Private Public Partnerships

The announcement by the NSW Government that the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe Estate…

Wilton Plan for 15,000 New homes Good News

The announcement by the NSW Government that the draft plan for Wilton new…

Affordable Housing Tax Auction- Greens 30%- Labor 15%- Liberal 5-10%

The recent debate on affordable housing in the NSW Parliament demonstrated a range…

Uncapped Tax on New Housing Supply will make Housing Unaffordable

A Planning Circular recently issued by the NSW Government outlining changes to the…

Council amalgamation back down needs a fall back solution

The back down on metropolitan council amalgamations by the NSW Government needs a…

Greater Parramatta Plan essential to drive growth

The NSW Government announcement of the Priority Growth Area for Greater Parramatta is…
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