The Latest Breaking News from Property Council

Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

Victoria to expand vacant residential land tax across state in bid to increase housing supply

The surprise announcement came on the first day of parliament since Jacinta Allan became premier

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023

Special Activation Precinct 'dead in the water': Hunter Defence chair

'We have a plan B that we're putting to the state government.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2023

Health, housing rate badly in Hunter: Property Council survey

Health service access and road quality and traffic were rated worse by Hunter residents than anywhere else in the state while housing remains the region's biggest concern, according to a new survey.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2022

Public sector 'needs strong direction' as office occupancy drops: Property Council

The number of people at work had been climbing since June before September's fall.

The Canberra Times · Oct 14, 2022

More vacant office space as new developments emerge

New data shows a rise in vacant offices while Canberrans are also making a return to the workplace.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2022

Canberra office occupancy falls as workers stay at home

But the Property Council said the results showed people were likely stuck at home rather than preferring to avoid the office.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2022

Time for a Hunter City Deal, says property council

The council has previously advocated for the Hunter to be part of the program, and has renewed the call after the federal election with Labor supporting the wider concept.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022

Melbourne CBD crowds back to pre-pandemic levels due to major events

City’s weekend foot traffic was up 15% due to F1 and comedy festival, but office occupancy still lags behind rest of Australia at 30%

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Developers call for certainty on Newcastle grouting fund

The property group's Hunter chair says the NSW government is moving at 'glacial pace' in reviewing the fund.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022