Slowing Infill Signals Need For Strata Reform

Slowing Infill Signals Need For Strata ReformThe slowing rate of infill housing development in Perth demonstrates a clear need for regulatory reform, including the introduction of community strata titles, to make infill development easier.The WA Planning Commission’s latest Urban Growth Monitor revealed that the proportion of infill development versus development on Perth’s urban fringe dropped from 32 per cent in 2011 to 28 per cent in 2012.Joe Lenzo, Property Council of Australia Executive Director, said “Perth’s infill development strategy needs a shake-up, otherwise we will never achieve the 47% infill target in Perth’s strategic growth plan, Directions 2031.””One of the main things holding back infill development in Perth is the outdated strata title system and the lack of community titles.””Community titles will encourage larger scale precinct-style infill housing development to occur, similar to other states. This includes more mixed use development around suburban centres and strategic infrastructure investments like train stations.””Regulatory reform like the introduction of community titles will complement other key ingredients to boosting infill development like the provision of infrastructure. “