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News Category: Insights

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 […]

29 Nov 2023

NSW Takes Aim at the Missing-middle of Housing Supply

The new policy will change the rules for dual occupancies, attached dwellings, apartment buildings up to 2 storeys, and apartment buildings up to 6 storeys.

24 Oct 2023

Queensland Government Unveils Draft Redland Housing Strategy

The Queensland Government has released the draft Redland Housing Strategy 2023 – 2046, providing a pathway to ensure the local housing supply meets the current and […]

24 Oct 2023

New Bill addresses land and housing supply shortages across Queensland

The Bill provides a suite of tools and operational and process improvements to the planning framework by removing barriers affecting housing and land supply in areas […]

12 Oct 2023

The Impact of Affordable Housing in NSW and QLD

Housing affordability has become an escalating concern, with soaring property prices and limited affordable options. The cost of living, especially in terms of housing, has reached […]

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