The Australian government must elevate its role in shaping cities, Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia told the House of Representatives’ inquiry into city development.
Over the past decade, the Victorian government has attempted to tackle housing affordability by implementing countless measures, but the Victorian Planning Authority predicts home ownership rates will continue to decline.
Victorian state and local governments must make responsible, educated decisions to create appropriate density and more housing options in the areas of Melbourne where it is most needed.
Federal Budget initiatives go some way towards helping first-homebuyers, but a coordinated approach is key to making a real impact, says CoreLogic CEO Lisa Claes.
Changing stamp duty the way to improve affordability: Pilkington
In the wake of the government's changes to planning rules, Laing+Simmons managing director and REINSW president-elect Leanne Pilkington has reiterated her view that changing stamp duty is the way to tackle housing affordability.
"We have had the strongest period of supply for close to a decade and that’s feeding into a moderation of house price growth," says The Property Council's Chief of Policy and Housing, Glenn Byres.
Greater Sydney Commission releases draft district plans
The Greater Sydney Commission, which is headed up by Lucy Turnbull, has released its draft district plans outlining targets and priorities across Sydney's six districts for the next 20 years.
