Government

Mar 6, 2018

Politics

Government

Government inactivity contributes to affordability problems say HIA and Grattan

Both the HIA and the Grattan Institute are calling for urgent government action on housing affordability.

Mar 6, 2018

Politics

Government

Prime minister launches City Deal for Western Sydney

Malcolm Turnbull, Gladys Berejiklian and eight Western Sydney councils have agreed to a co-ordinated plan for the region, including plans for Badgerys Creek airport, new bus and rail links, the Badgerys Creek "Aerotropolis", and an agribusiness precinct.

Feb 23, 2018

Politics

Government

Infrastructure Australia report says planning now essential to preserve quality of life in major cities

"The Infrastructure Australia report has a refreshing honesty about the transformation that will occur in our big cities," says Property Council of Australia chief executive Ken Morrison.

Feb 23, 2018

Politics

Government

Property Council calls for "certainty" on Fisherman's Bend development

The Victorian government has "called in" 26 live tower development applications in Melbourne's Fisherman's Bend.

Feb 19, 2018

Politics

Government

Convict-era bridge uncovered in upgrade of major Brisbane road

Workers on Brisbane's Kingsford Smith Drive have made the "surprise discovery" of a convict-era bridge, and work is now underway to determine how best to preserve the important historic relic.

Feb 8, 2018

Stamp duty discount for Tasmanian first-home buyers

"Now all first-home buyers will be eligible for some sort of support," said REIT president Tony Collidge.

Dec 8, 2017

Politics

Government

NSW government's Millers Point social housing sale enters new phase

McGrath has completed its final sale of government social housing in Millers Point, while Savills has launched a campaign to sell the brutalist icon, Sirius.

Dec 4, 2017

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