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Victorian building activity confirms industry overcoming challenges, but more needs to be done

Building activity has risen in Victoria despite ongoing challenges the property industry is facing, including a harsh taxation regime, planning delays and the rising costs of building materials. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that 14,266 dwellings were completed during this quarter, up 231 completions in the last quarter, yet still short of the national goal set for Victoria of 15,392. Meanwhile, work on 15,503 dwellings commenced in the last quarter, up 3200 from the last quarter.
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ACT

ACT Housing Starts Slide: More Concessions Needed to Keep Projects Viable

The Property Council of Australia has warned the ACT’s housing pipeline is shrinking, with new ABS data confirming a sharp fall in home completions and commencements during the March quarter.
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NSW

Uplift in NSW Housing Starts Welcome, Delivery Challenges Remain

The Property Council of Australia today welcomed a surprise uplift in housing starts across NSW, with the latest ABS data showing a 24 per cent quarterly increase in commencements during the first three months of 2025.
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NSW

Pattern Book a Smart Step to Unlock High-Quality Homes Faster 

The Property Council of Australia today welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of the Housing Pattern Book’s low-rise designs and the announcement of a new fast-tracked approval pathway, calling them smart moves that will help fast-track the delivery of more high-quality, well-located homes across the state. 
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NSW

Pattern Book a Practical Boost for Hunter and Central Coast Housing

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today’s release of the NSW Government’s Housing Pattern Book designs and new fast-tracked approval pathway, highlighting the opportunity to unlock high-quality, well-designed homes across the Hunter and Central Coast.
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NSW

Pattern Book Means More and Better Homes for Illawarra Shoalhaven

The Property Council of Australia today welcomed the release of the NSW Government’s new Housing Pattern Book and fast-tracked approval pathway, highlighting the opportunity to unlock high-quality, well-designed homes across the Illawarra Shoalhaven.
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National

Home Building Pipeline Still Falling Behind Target

The Property Council of Australia today warned that new home construction remains behind the nation’s 1.2 million new homes target, following the release of the latest seasonally adjusted ABS building activity data for the March 2025 quarter.
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National

Peter Huddle Appointed Convenor of Property Champions of Change as Group Marks 10-Year Milestone

The Property Council of Australia and Champions of Change Coalition today announced the appointment of Peter Huddle as the new Convenor of the Coalition's Property Group.  He succeeds Phil Rowland, who has led the group with distinction through a period of significant growth and action over the past two years. 
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NSW

M5 Upgrade a Welcome Step to Unlock Western Sydney’s Potential 

The Property Council of Australia today welcomed news of a $380 million investment by the Albanese and Minns Governments to upgrade the M5 Motorway and surrounding infrastructure. 
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NSW

Annandale: Sydney’s Essential Workers Need More Projects Like This

The Property Council of Australia today welcomed the release of plans to transform a surplus government site in Annandale into hundreds of new homes, including 220 discounted build-to-rent apartments for essential workers, as a positive step in tackling the city’s growing housing crisis.
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RLC

RLC advocacy leads to liquidity ratio reversal

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) has welcomed the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s decision to water down liquidity ratios for aged care operators who also own retirement villages.
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QLD

Confidence increases across Queensland’s property sector

Sentiment across Queensland’s property industry has increased off the back of a series of government announcements geared towards bolstering housing supply and incentivising investment.
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