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Latest news: Housing and Urban Planning

Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

More than 2000 homes will go under the hammer on Saturday, a 13 per cent surge from the same weekend in 2023.

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.

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Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog.

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Fewer people live in inner Sydney than inner Brisbane and Melbourne, pushing up housing costs and driving young families interstate, a report shows.

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen sharply.

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NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

Reforms to increase housing density in NSW urban centres face council opposition as the premier insists they will still have a say in dual-occupancy changes.

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Senior bureaucrat Jeroen Weimar will lead the rollout of the Victorian housing statement, with the premier insisting she didn't make the appointment.

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Market analysis has revealed the rising cost of stamp duty on property purchases - and its impact on people trying to break into the housing market.

High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

Offering more medium to high density housing in the regions would ease housing shortages and attract essential and other key workers, a summit has heard.

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

More than 70ha of university land will be developed into housing in a NSW town to help address an existing crisis exacerbated by devastating flooding.

Regional housing market narrowing in on capital cities

Regional housing market narrowing in on capital cities

Regional housing market narrowing in on capital cities

Regional housing market narrowing in on capital cities

A national regional housing summit is exploring a range of urgent solutions as country communities continue to grow and markets tighten.

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Great Australian dream overtaken by reality: ex-premier

The only way to push down Sydney housing prices is to build more apartments, says an ex-premier who delights in sending photos of faded homes to the government.

'Affordable housing' definition depends on location

Momentum is gathering for a nationally consistent definition of affordable housing as a move in NSW aims to enshrine an income measure in law.

Housing revolt erupts over NSW plan to ramp up building

A battle over housing is underway between the NSW government and local councils, which claims communities are being kept in the dark about zoning changes.

'Significant' number of rentals fail mandated standards

People posing as potential tenants in an undercover operation found a significant proportion of rental homes are failing to meet mandatory minimum standards.

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A decade to save for a country home as regions grow

Regional Australia can look forward to more jobs and innovation, but health, housing and climate change present ongoing challenges, a landmark report says.

More jobs in regions, health and housing fall behind

All Australian regions grew during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and jobs have doubled. But health, housing and climate present major challenges.

New social housing target for the sunshine state

The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

When it comes to home ownership, the older you are and the earlier you buy, the better off you are, leaders have been told at a summit.

Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows

Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.

New 'driver' to reform affordable housing landscape

A one-stop shop will be created for social housing, affordable housing and homelessness services in NSW, "breaking the chains of bureaucracy" hurting tenants.

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