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Negative gearing builds wealth for middle Australia

Negative gearing builds wealth for middle Australia The Property Council of Australia welcomes comments from Treasurer Joe Hockey reported in today’s Weekend Australian that there is “no merit” in changing […]

Victorian building approvals fall slightly

Victorian building approvals fall slightly The latest ABS Building Approvals for Victoria were down 23.9 per cent in June 2015 in comparison to the previous month’s figure. For the 12 […]

Record building approvals but figures moderating

Record building approvals but figures moderatingDespite reaching new record levels for the year, building approvals are showing the first signs of having peaked according to the latest ABS data for […]

Young Perth Property Stars Reach New Heights

Young Perth Property Stars Reach New HeightsClare van Drunen has been named the Stan Perron Young Achiever of the Year and Stewart Doran has been named the Stan Perron Lighthouse […]

Tax mix switch would deliver 10 bn pay – off

Tax mix switch would deliver $10bn pay-off The national economy could be up to $10 billion better off every year and still raise more revenue for governments if Australia relied on […]

More pain on way for homebuyers

More pain on way for homebuyers Sydney homebuyers will be hit with higher stamp duty bills now that average house prices have hit the $1 million mark, according the Property […]

Start of COAG discussion welcome don t forget some fundamentals

Start of COAG discussion welcome, don’t forget some fundamentalsThe Property Council of Australia welcomes the first steps taken by our First Ministers towards major reform of Australia’s Federation after the […]

Affordability And Infill At Threat From Planning Changes

Affordability And Infill At Threat From Planning ChangesChanges to WA’s planning rules will negatively impact the affordability of housing and put further pressure on the city’s infrastructure.Property Council of Australia […]

Abolish inefficient taxes and reap a 10 billion windfall

Abolish inefficient taxes and reap a $10 billion windfallAbolishing Australia’s most inefficient taxes could deliver a windfall of up to $10 billion, while also raising more revenue for governments, according […]

Decline in Building Approvals

Decline in Building ApprovalsBuilding approvals in the Northern Territory declined over the past 12 months according to data released this month from the ABS but remain above the average levels […]