Urban Taskforce establishes ‘Council Watch’ to help purchasers of new homes
07 September 2017
The Urban Taskforce has established ‘Council Watch’ that will transparently measure how critical councils are performing in relation to housing supply and the effective processing of planning applications.
NSW housing approvals flat- Houses up and apartments down
30 August 2017
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing approval data for July shows that the housing market in NSW is flat, says the Urban Taskforce
CEDA Report on Housing Australia highlights importance of Planning and Infrastructure
30 August 2017
The recent report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) highlights the importance of improving planning systems and in providing infrastructure, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney housing completions begin to fall
30 August 2017
The latest Sydney housing monitor data from the NSW Government indicates a fall in housing completions of 9 Percent, says the Urban Taskforce.
Transitional Housing proposal by Hills Shire Council supported by Urban Taskforce
28 August 2017
The proposal by The Hills Shire Council to provide Transitional Housing through bonus floor space has appropriate incentives to encourage developers, says the Urban Taskforce.