Developer sues Vic planning minister over stalled developments
Developer David Joachim has sued Victoria's planning minister, Richard Wynne, after two of his developments were stalled by the minister's planning freeze.
Agent selection service commissions should be transparent: REIA banking royal commission submission
Agent selection services, while appearing to be a free service, are actually paid for by agents, who often pass on the cost in the form of higher charges to the vendor.
New NSW housing code to boost the 'missing middle' in Sydney
Homeowners and developers wanting to build medium-density housing should find approvals faster and more straightforward under new processes being introduced by the NSW government.
Australia could face 'credit crunch' if banks significantly tighten lending standards: UBS
If the banks tighten credit standards in the wake of the scandalous findings of the royal commission, we could see weaker house prices for a few years as house prices are largely determined by the availability of credit, says UBS.
To become a competent property developer, it's advisable to begin small, perhaps starting with a cosmetic renovation, then working your way up to a simple subdivision, and then a strata subdivision.
New report looks at how aging asbestos can be made less dangerous
A new report from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency looks at ways to contain and stabilise asbestos when it is not immediately possible to remove it.
A recent survey of conveyancers found almost half think a three to four-week settlement period is more realistic in the digital age than the traditional six-week settlement period.
