Taxing property transactions will only reduce supply and affordability
15 June 2016
The announcement by the NSW Treasurer that a new 4 per cent tax on the purchase of residential real estate by foreign buyers will slow down housing supply and increase the cost of housing, says the Urban Taskforce.
Government decision to confirm negative gearing is positive for the housing market
26 April 2016
The decision by the Federal Government to make no changes to negative gearing or the assessment of Capital Gains Tax is positive for the housing market, says the Urban Taskforce.
Innovative infrastructure funding must not be a tax on new homes
11 April 2016
The proposal by the Federal Government to consider innovative infrastructure funding must not end up being a tax on new housing, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW housing approvals continue to fall
06 April 2016
The February data on housing approvals indicates a continuing fall in NSW from June 2015, says the Urban Taskforce.
Planning decisions needed as NSW housing approvals dip
01 March 2016
The latest housing approval numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate a dip for NSW compared with previous years so a special focus will be needed on planning decisions, says the Urban Taskforce.