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News Category: Insights

12 Nov 2024

At a crossroad: Unlocking the Wyong Employment Zone

In NSW, employment zones support long-term economic growth through the creation of jobs and increased productivity. The Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ) was rezoned over a decade […]

28 Oct 2024

Understanding the State Significant Rezoning Policy

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (department) has introduced the State Significant Rezoning Policy (Policy), a streamlined pathway that aims to identify and carry out […]

23 Sep 2024

Hunter Water introduces new environmental assessment process

The purpose of Hunter Water’s environmental assessment process is to consider how proposed water and sewer works may impact the environment and the local community and […]

28 Jun 2024

NSW Budget 2024: Key takeaways for the property and infrastructure industry

With rising interest rates and a cost-of-living crisis significantly impacting the NSW population, it’s not surprising that this year’s Budget focuses on addressing the housing crisis […]

17 Jun 2024

Homes for Queenslanders: New initiatives to help improve Queensland’s housing system

It’s no secret that Queensland is a highly sought-after state to live in, with tens of thousands of people moving to the Sunshine State over the […]

11 Jun 2024

Broadmeadow Place Strategy: Planning for Broadmeadow’s bright future

Newcastle is one of the fastest growing areas in NSW, with an estimated 200,000 people set to move to Greater Newcastle by 2056, meaning quality housing […]

30 Apr 2024

Queensland Government launches State Facilitated Development pathway

The Queensland Government has introduced the State facilitated development (SFD) process to support the deliverables of the Housing for Queenslanders initiative, which aims to deliver an […]

18 Apr 2024

Bradfield City Centre: Unlocking opportunities in Australia’s newest major city

Located at the heart of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, Bradfield City Centre will become a vibrant, 24/7 global city, acting as a central gathering place for […]

21 Feb 2024

How To Get Your Development Fast-Tracked in NSW

Lead times for development application approvals only stretch longer as the rate of approvals is anticipated to slow this year. However, there are ways to reduce the […]

18 Jan 2024

Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reform

The State Government, from April 2024, intends to alter development restrictions in certain residential zones. This is to expand the amount and type of developments that […]

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