New Perth housing plan announced at conference

A new Housing Action Plan for WA was announced at the Property Council’s 2018 Multi-Unit Housing Conference in Perth.

The Minister for Housing, Peter Tinley said the housing action plan will focus on five key areas:

 

• Connection between people, place and home;

• Real and enduring affordability for those on low-to-moderate incomes;

• Earlier and more connected housing and support services;

• Creation of diverse precincts that will include options for low-income earners; and

• Diversity of options to meet diversity of need. 

The Property Council welcomed the Minister’s the new housing plan for WA and we called on all local governments to join in accepting the challenge presented by Housing Minister, Peter Tinley at the conference to shift from ‘business as usual’ in housing delivery, to achieve greater housing diversity in Perth.

“It is very pleasing to hear the McGowan Government is committed to leveraging residential density and urban infill opportunities in Perth”, said Property Council WA Executive Director Lino Iacomella.

“We are up for the challenge to create more connected, affordable and liveable precincts.

“However local governments also have a key role in explaining to their ratepayers at a much earlier point, what their neighbourhoods will look like and the benefits that arise when there are greater housing choices and more local amenities.”

To view the Minister’s media statement click here