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Tax deal for NSW build-to-rent developers

Government News -  The NSW Government has announced it will cut land tax…

NSW slashes land tax to spur build to rent

Australian Property Journal -  THE New South Wales government’s decision to halve land…

Stamp duty “slashed” in New South Wales

Broker News - he New South Wales government yesterday announced temporary adjustments to…

NSW, Victoria ready proposals to fix ‘train wreck’ tax system

Financial Review -  NSW and Victoria are developing detailed proposals on cutting stamp…

NSW Lifts Stamp Duty Threshold on New Homes

Sourceable -  First-home-buyers of newly constructed properties in New South Wales are set…

Stamp Duty Relief for First Home Buyers

The Urban Developer -  The NSW government has pushed to temporarily pause stamp…

Stamp duty relief is a ‘win-win’ for first home buyers and jobs: Tom Forrest

Property Observer -  Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today congratulated NSW Premier…

Facing the uncomfortable Truth: Foreign Investment and residential property

Sourceable -  The last time the world was hit by a financial crisis,…

NSW planning approvals drop off: Tom Forrest

Property Observer - Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today expressed concern that…

Sacking stamp duty could make houses cheaper: Here’s how

Smart Property Investment and Real Estate Business -  The Urban Taskforce Australia is…

Full list: The third round of NSW Government fast-tracked developments approved

Daily Telegraph -  An eye-watering $4.7 billion worth of fast-tracked development has been…

How once-reviled boarding houses are being reinvented to acclaim

Domain - They’re possibly the most reviled housing type in Australia, and sometimes…

NSW Reforms Cut Red Tape, Planning Times

Urban Developer - The New South Wales government will spend $83 million on…

NSW vows to shorten lengthy planning assessment times

Financial Review -  The NSW government will spend $83 million to hire more…

New planning unit draws fear of laxer oversight, support from business

Sydney Morning Herald - A move by the Berejiklian government to "unblock planning…

NSW create special planning unit to speed up approvals

Australian Property Journal -  THE NSW government has created a new Planning Delivery…

NSW Government rejects IPART recommendation to change the Council rating system – Tom Forrest

Property Observer -  Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government…

‘Elephant in the room’: Backbencher push to charge CGT on family home

Sydney Morning Herald - Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest comments on backbench proposal…

Property developer Jean Nassif a winner in fast-tracked Sydney projects

The Daily Telegraph (Syndicated) -  Property developer Jean Nassif, tradies and punters will…

HomeBuilder stimulus pushed through without House vote

Sydney Morning Herald (Syndicated) - Home builders and renovators will start receiving the…

Sydney property: decrease in migrants due to coronavirus to have major impact on market

Daily Telegraph - Reduced migration brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is set…

Sydney Metro West: Western Sydney business leaders call for station at Camellia

Daily Telegraph -  Western Sydney leaders are demanding the government reconsider its decision…

The Sleeper Issue that Could Collapse the Commercial Property Market

Sourceable - In the enthusiasm of Governments around the nation to be pro-active…

Property sector “hammered” by COVID-19

Australian Broker - While many sectors of the economy have received direct governmental…

The sleeper issue that could collapse the commercial property market

Australian Property Journal -  OPINION: IN the enthusiasm of Governments around the nation…

The Sydney pockets where more units are set to hit the market amid a population slowdown

Domain - Apartment prices in some of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions could be hard…

Livin la vida loca: Life after COVID-19

Commercial Property Guide - Amid the pandemic chaos there is no denying several…

Governments urged to buy up apartments to boost affordable housing stocks

The New Daily -  State and federal governments have been urged to spend…

Housing stimulus plan: Labor wants super funds, developers to lead

Sydney Morning Herald - Labor wants superannuation funds and the private sector to…

National Housing Stimulus Plan to protect one million workers

Timberbiz The Opposition is calling for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build…

It’s the Economy, Stupid

"It's the economy, Stupid” is a phrase that was coined by campaign strategist James…

NSW eyes stamp duty reform

Broker News -  New South Wales politicians have reached a “newfound political unity”…

Approvals fast tracked for NSW projects

Government News - The expansion of a landfill site in the state’s south…

Fast-tracked projects are a welcome and much-needed economic stimulus: Tom Forrest

Property Observer -  The NSW Government has announced the first tranche of projects…

Urban Taskforce responds .. to a host of issues on planning and fast tracking

The Fifth Estate -  Firstly, the Urban Taskforce is not advocating for throwing…

How the NSW housing market can play a part in helping the post-coronavirus economy

Domain -  Building tens of thousands of new homes could be a unique…

The lucky group enjoying fewer constraints under COVID: developers

Sydney Morning Herald - The world is in shutdown, yes? Well, actually, no.…

UTA on Radio 702 re Urban Taskforce project prioritisation submission to the NSW Government

For a bit of fun, listen to James Valentine discussing the Urban Taskforce…

‘We are in a war’: Why the construction industry is too big to fail

The Sydney Morning Herald - While travel, tourism and hospitality have fallen victim…

Lack of help for local councils in coronavirus package undercuts industry support

Architecture & Design - Local governments are not eligible for the JobKeeper Payment, while…

National action on planning reform welcomed but NSW needs more: Tom Forrest

Property Observer -  Urban Taskforce CEO today welcomed the announcement made by Hon…

Planning Ministers Commit to Development Activity Pipeline

The Urban Developer -  Reform to planning systems to ensure construction activity can…

Crown Group fast tracks opening of luxury residences

Sydney Morning Herald - Crown Group CEO Iwan Sunito has defied the market conditions…

Dodgy builders warned against exploiting coronavirus construction push

Sydney Morning Herald  The state's building industry watchdog has warned phoenix operators against…

‘Recipe for chaos’: Andrews told to end uncertainty and unveil rental rules

Sydney Morning Herald - Thousands of Victorian renters facing possible eviction as a…

NSW to back tech hub to lift economy

The Australian - A technology precinct bordering Sydney’s Central Station is being fast-tracked,…

Planning Reform – Now an Economic Imperative for NSW

Sourceable - The NSW planning system was already flagging before COVID-19, with the…

NSW Govt to “speed up planning processes and development applications”

Coffs Coast Outlook - NSW will speed up planning processes and development applications…

Land tax overhaul needed during shutdown; Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest

Property Observer -  The NSW Land Tax system is crippling investors as tenants…

Construction to continue in NSW and VIC

Outdoor Design Source - In the latest news from Government, building sites across New…
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