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.
NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate
After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.
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.