Parramatta Council affordable housing tax will slow down housing supply
19 June 2017
The potential for the city of Parramatta to become an equal city centre with the Sydney CBD could be under threat from significant taxes proposed on development says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney apartments are costing $150,000 more than Melbourne apartments
19 June 2017
A detailed survey by the Urban Taskforce has found that Sydney design standards are adding $150,000 to the cost of the average apartment.
Glenn Stevens Report on Housing Affordability Calls for Faster Planning to Support New Residents
02 June 2017
The Glenn Stevens Report on Housing Affordability in NSW has called for a streamlining of planning approvals so that potential new residents are supported says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW housing affordability package must go further
01 June 2017
While there are many positives in the NSW Government’s affordable housing package there are also a number of concerns and missed opportunities, says the Urban Taskforce.
Keep planning decisions for small projects with council panels and for large projects with regional panels
30 May 2017
Planning decisions across NSW need to be determined by different independent panels depending on project size, says the Urban Taskforce.