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.
Infrastructure Australia says 'value capture' won't meet country's infrastructure needs
Value capture is no "magic pudding" that can solve Australia's infrastructure problems, says Ken Morrison, Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia.
Aussie families fork out $1,200 every year for stamp duty
The Housing Industry Association's Stamp Duty Watch reveals current rates of stamp duty mean the typical Australian family is paying more than $100 in additional mortgage repayments each month.
Malcolm Turnbull says 'no' to negative gearing changes
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has called on the federal government to consider changes to negative gearing, ahead of next week's housing affordability meeting between state treasurers.
Sydney needs a better balance of new apartments, single dwelling homes and medium density developments, much like Melbourne has, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
