Affordable Housing Tax Auction- Greens 30%- Labor 15%- Liberal 5-10%
04 August 2017
The recent debate on affordable housing in the NSW Parliament demonstrated a range of proposals for extra taxes on housing that would ultimately make Sydney housing less affordable, says the Urban Taskforce.
Uncapped Tax on New Housing Supply will make Housing Unaffordable
31 July 2017
A Planning Circular recently issued by the NSW Government outlining changes to the cap on local infrastructure contributions is likely to increase the cost of housing and exacerbate the housing affordability crisis, warns the Urban Taskforce.
Greater Parramatta Plan essential to drive growth
25 July 2017
The NSW Government announcement of the Priority Growth Area for Greater Parramatta is essential to drive growth in this important area of Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW apartment approvals dropping sharply
03 July 2017
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a marked drop in monthly home approvals in NSW, says the Urban Taskforce.
Positive NSW Budget- but housing construction a risk
20 June 2017
The NSW Budget demonstrates good economic management but the housing construction sector must continue to perform, says the Urban Taskforce.