NIMBY vs YIMBY as Victoria's housing crisis grows
A Melbourne council’s plan to increase “vibrancy” by prohibiting apartment developments unless they allow commercial space has been lashed by developers.
Source: afr.com
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Big-city problems surfing in on Torquay as newcomers embrace a sea change
It is the capital of Australia’s surfing culture, but Torquay is changing fast. Can it keep its coastal soul while residents flock to the town? Rip Curl, Quiksilver, surfing, development, Quay, Quay 2,
Source: theage.com.au
Gisborne, Victoria: The little country town under big population pressure
Big change has arrived in the small town of Gisborne, where new residents are pouring into the community.
Source: theage.com.au
Developers urge faster approvals to meet housing demand
Check out the latest building approval and lending indicators
Max Shifman National Cabinet National Housing Housing Australia Future Fund Property Group Australian Bureau Of Statistics
Source: brokernews.com.au
Greens Max Chandler-Mather opposed this apartment project that has been sent back to the drawing board
A 349-apartment development in Brisbane’s West End, opposed by Max Chandler-Mather, has been forced back to the drawing board over its “excessive” height.
New South Wales Rhett Wyman Max Shifman Max Chandler Mather Shayher Group Development Institute Of Australia
Source: afr.com
Melbourne house prices: Building more homes doesn't guarantee cheaper rent, says Prosper Australia
A flood of new homes should drive down the cost of renting in Melbourne, but a new study says pandemic experience shows that might not be the answer to the city’s housing affordability woes.
Daniel Andrews Max Shifman David Nichols Development Institute Of Australia Melbourne University Property Council Of Victoria
Source: smh.com.au
Housing affordability: Prosper report finds more homes doesn't guarantee cheaper rent
A flood of new homes should drive down the cost of renting in Melbourne, but a new study says pandemic experience shows that might not be the answer to the city’s housing affordability woes.
Max Shifman Daniel Andrews Development Institute Of Australia Property Council Of Victoria Property Council Urban Development Institute
Source: watoday.com.au
Porter Davis collapse: Builders struggle with fixed price contracts
A quarter of Australia’s residential building sector is locked into fixed price contracts, putting further pressure on the industry as rising construction and funding costs squeeze businesses.
Source: theage.com.au
Australia faces huge housing shortfall as new home sales slump
A dramatic slump in both house-and-land packages and new apartments sales will reduce the future supply of housing and exacerbate the rental crisis.
Source: afr.com
Home builders count the costs of the once in a 100-year flooding
Despite the prospects of long delays, higher construction costs and lost income, home builders in flooded areas such as Jack Henderson are determined to rebuild and stay put.
Source: afr.com