New Bayside Council ideal structure to drive growth
09 September 2016
The announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Paul Toole that Rockdale and Botany Bay councils will be amalgamated into the Bayside Council opens the potential for more growth around Botany Bay, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW housing approvals hit new high
30 August 2016
Monthly housing approvals for July 2016 for NSW have hit an all-time high with 6,545 approvals, says the Urban Taskforce.
Rezoning changes could slow down housing production
30 August 2016
The announcement today by the NSW Minister for Planning that significant changes to the current land rezoning process will commence on 1 September 2016, has left the development industry confused, says the Urban Taskforce.
Interest rate drop good for driving Sydney’s housing supply
02 August 2016
The drop in the official interest rate by the Reserve Bank to 1.5 percent will act as a stimulus for more housing through investors and first home buyers as repayments on loans are reduced, says the Urban Taskforce.
Housing completion numbers highlight the top apartment suburbs in Sydney
26 July 2016
The Housing Monitor for the Greater Sydney Region recently released by the NSW Government lists four of the top ten suburbs in housing completions as being dominated by apartments, says the Urban Taskforce.