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Labor proposals to change taxation on housing could slow down supply

The recent statements by the Labor Party that negative gearing and capital gains…

NSW building approvals slowing down

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show a drop in non-residential and…

Right time to privatise public housing

The announcement by the NSW Government that they will privatise public housing in…

NSW housing approvals slowing down

For the fourth month in a row the approval numbers for homes in…

Western Sydney airport noise contour option could stop 10,000 new homes

The Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Western Sydney Airport contains a noise…

Government rules for council amalgamations stop planning proposals for a year

The NSW Government has issued guidelines to councils subject to merger proposals that…

NSW record development approvals are not converting to completions

The NSW Government’s Local Development Performance Monitoring Report for 2014/15 outlines record development…

Local Government Reform proposals are a good balanced approach

Reducing Sydney’s 43 councils to 25 will drive reform that will improve performance…

Waterloo Metro good for urban renewal but housing tax will lift prices

The announcement by the NSW Government that Waterloo has been chosen for a…

Parramatta- Strathfield light rail must drive significant new development

The announcement by the NSW Government of the preferred route of the light…

State Government plans should overrule council plans in the North West

The plans announced by the NSW Minister for Planning for development around North…

Greater Sydney Commission has Strong Leadership with Lucy Turnbull

The announcement that former Sydney Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull will head up the…
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