Labor proposals to change taxation on housing could slow down supply
15 February 2016
The recent statements by the Labor Party that negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would be reduced send negative messages to ordinary Australians investing in property, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW building approvals slowing down
03 February 2016
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show a drop in non-residential and residential building approvals over the last 6 months in NSW, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW home approvals strong but dipping
01 December 2015
The Australian Bureau of Statistics for October show that New South Wales home approvals are still strong but have been dipping over the last two months, says the Urban Taskforce.
Residential construction high in NSW but non-residential slowing down
26 November 2015
The September Quarter Australian Bureau of Statistics construction figures for NSW indicate residential construction is strong but non-residential construction is slowing down, says the Urban Taskforce.
Federal Government calls for reform of planning and zoning to increase productivity
26 November 2015
The Federal Government’s response to the Harper Review of Competition Policy includes support for reforms to planning and zoning at state government levels, says the Urban Taskforce.