Tag: Housing
Report reveals mixed economic outlook
The ANZ Regional and Rural Quarterly report has released a positive assessment of the south-east region of New South Wales, but it is not all good news.[MORE]
Development law debate resumes
Parliamentary scrutiny of the South Australian Government's proposed development laws will continue today, after the Opposition delayed proceedings for an extra week.[MORE]
NT housing crisis extends to Tennant Ck
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge says the town's mining boom and rising rental prices have created a housing crisis, but the Territory Government says it will try and ease the pressure.[MORE]
Property stamp duty 'stifling growth'
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A survey on stamp duties has prompted more calls for reform of the tax which some in the industry say is simply stifling growth.[MORE]
ACT houses most affordable in Australia
Canberra's housing market is the most affordable in the country, according to new figures released today by the Real Estate Institute.[MORE]
Houseboat strategy worries council
Renmark Paringa Council says policies under the South Australian Government's draft strategy for houseboats would have huge implications for the district.[MORE]
SA housing cost rise 'not all bad':REI
The Real Estate Institute says there is a bright side to rising house costs in SA.[MORE]
Sydneysiders pay most stamp duty: study
A new study has found Sydney homebuyers pay the most stamp duty in Australia.[MORE]
Council opposes CBD emergency housing plan
The Mount Isa City Council says it will not support a proposal for emergency accommodation in the central business district.[MORE]
Darling Downs records housing growth
The Master Builders Association Queensland says the Darling Downs is experiencing growth in new housing activity, contrary to state trends.[MORE]
Home buyers get another leg up
There is more help on the way for first home buyers, with the Tasmanian Government launching a shared equity scheme to boost affordability.[MORE]
House sales jump in October
Cuts in interest rates and increases in grants for first home buyers have boosted new home sales in October, according to a private sector survey. [MORE]
Council backs demountable housing review
The Bundaberg Regional Council says it is pleased the Queensland Government is using its planning powers to review a housing development near Bundaberg.[MORE]
Worker dies on Perth construction site
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a 39-year-old man on a construction site in the Perth suburb of Beechboro.[MORE]
Tenants union calls for increase in rent assistance
The Victorian Tenants Union says Commonwealth rent assistance is failing renters.[MORE]
Council seeks answers about support for relocated families
Concerns have been raised about the level of support given to families moved to Cowra by government departments.[MORE]
Property slump hits state coffers
The ongoing weakness in the West Australian property market is continuing to put a dent in the State's finances.[MORE]
MP 'regrets' failing to declare conflict of interest
The Liberal MP Liza Harvey says she regrets failing to tell tell the Minister for Planning, John Day, about a property her family owns in Scarborough, when she lobbied him to support highrise development at the beach.[MORE]
Quilpie experiencing revival
A south-west Queensland mayor says bush towns may be on the verge of a revival, with more people looking to move to rural communities.[MORE]
$7m council grant deemed 'inappropriate'
The New South Wales Auditor-General has criticised the State Government for inappropriately giving a $7 million housing grant to Canterbury City Council in 2006.[MORE]
Council green lights Condobolin motel
There is hope a new 20-unit motel development will help alleviate a shortage of accommodation in Condobolin.[MORE]
Households struggling as 'mortgage stress' spreads
Mortgage defaults are getting worse and more widespread, a new report by ratings agency Fitch Ratings says.[MORE]
Maclean high-rise development on hold
The future of a large residential high-rise project in Maclean has been put on hold because of height issues.[MORE]
Housing developer to help fund infrastructure
Lake Macquarie council has entered into a voluntary planning agreement with a developer for the former Avondale airport site at north Cooranbong.[MORE]
Govt scheme to boost rental properties
The Federal Government says it hopes legislation passed by Parliament last night will help provide 50,000 new rental properties across Australia over the next four years.[MORE]
