Media Releases

Record-breaking building approvals to aid housing affordability

Record-breaking building approvals to aid housing affordability Building approvals continue their unbroken upward trajectory, hitting new records over the past 12 months, according to the latest data released 1 July from the […]

Building approvals on the rise

Building approvals on the riseNSW buildings approvals have continued their strong run to record levels, according to the Property Council. The latest ABS Building Approvals data shows continued growth – […]

SA building approvals remain below average

SA building approvals remain below average Despite record-breaking national building approvals, South Australia remained at below average levels for the past 12 months according to ABS data released today. The peak […]

New research on negative gearing and CGT debunks myths

New research on negative gearing and CGT debunks myths Joint media release from the Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia A new report into the […]

Statement heralds new era for energy efficiency and productivity

Statement heralds new era for energy efficiency and productivityThe Property Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today of its plan to drive a long term shift towards greater energy […]

World s Best

World’s BestThe Property Council of Australia will take the bold step next month of embarking on an international fact-finding mission ahead of the next phase of community consultation on revitalization […]

First Home Owner Construction Grant to continue

First Home Owner Construction Grant to continueThe Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement by Queensland Treasurer, Hon Curtis Pitt MP that the Queensland Government’s First Home Owner Construction […]

NSW Budget – big on infrastructure but path to tax reform still needed

NSW Budget  – big on infrastructure, but path to tax reform still needed The NSW Budget delivered today lays out an ambitious infrastructure agenda – underpinned by a strong economy, […]

Property Council welcomes Infrastructure Victoria Bill

Property Council welcomes Infrastructure Victoria BillThe Property Council has welcomed the State Government’s introduction of legislation into Parliament today creating Infrastructure Victoria. “Infrastructure Victoria is an essential tool for Australia’s […]

Going for growth but tax reform still needed

Going for growth but tax reform still needed The NSW economy is geared for growth off the back of an infrastructure boom but will be better placed to sustain momentum […]