The Latest Breaking News from Property Council of Australia

‘Don’t put up rubbish’ proposals for ‘crap’ housing, NSW planning minister tells developers

Paul Scully tells Property Council of Australia housing summit denser dwelling types like manor houses and terraces are key to addressing housing stock issues

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023

‘Decades of neglect’: calls for social housing quota on new Victorian developments as homelessness rises

Proposal from the Council to Homeless Persons comes as analysis shows huge increases in homelessness levels in some regions, with one rising 465%

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023

Planning, taxes holding back affordable housing: report

The Property Council of Australia has launched a new report calling for a greater focus on housing choice and affordability and lower costs for construction.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Switching from gas to electricity at home can save money, but this expert says planning the transition helps

The effects of double-glazed windows can be mimicked with bubble wrap. Induction cooktops come with a curve for woks. Here are more tips to get energy efficient at home.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Workers return to Brisbane CBD after COVID-19, as companies entice staff with 'high-quality' experiences

Workers are returning to Brisbane's CBD, with office occupancy rates hitting 64 per cent of COVID-19 pre-pandemic levels — one of the highest rates in the country, according to new data.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Concerns for businesses despite expected rise in Melbourne CBD’s population

City of Melbourne’s draft 2022-23 budget papers predicts 8,230 CBD businesses next year, down 10% on last year’s forecast

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Calls to increase minimum energy efficiency rating in new homes to reduce carbon emissions and lower power bills

Living in seven-star energy-efficient homes would cut Australian energy bills by an average of $450 a year and help address climate change by reducing emissions, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Canberra CBD worker boost, but office occupancy levels still lag

A faster return to offices will reinvigorate Canberra's city centre, the Property Council of Australia says.

The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022

WFH forever? Two years into a work-from-home revolution, some may never return to the office

Happy puppies, empty offices, endless video calls — the world is now two years into the work-from-home revolution reshaping working lives.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022