September 3, 2010

Homeowners to suffer as reforms are ditched

The New South Wales Government’s decision to lift the cap on local council development levies from $20,000 to $30,000 will cost homebuyers $5.4 billion, according to the Urban Taskforce.

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Homeowners to suffer as reforms are ditched

Government should lead the way on building energy efficiency

Following my comments about reform of the national electricity market, we’ve been asked to similarly outline our thoughts on the Government’s policies to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings …

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Government should lead the way on building energy efficiency

NSW Govt in Riverina station deal?

THE NSW Government is believed to have snapped up the historic Hunthawang Station, in the Riverina.

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NSW Govt in Riverina station deal?

Barnett defends housing record (The West Australian)

Colin Barnett has defended the Government’s action against public housing tenants who damage property and denied the issue had been neglected during a change of minister.

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Barnett defends housing record (The West Australian)

A place to call home – affordably. And more to come – Jon Stanhope, MLA

The first affordable rental property to be built by a community housing provider under the ACT Government’s Land Rent Scheme was handed over to a family of seven in Franklin …

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A place to call home – affordably. And more to come – Jon Stanhope, MLA

Government closes fifth house – Jon Stanhope, MLA

The ACT Government has moved to close a suburban house in Downer today that had been turned into ‘boarding’ style accommodation with 13 separate dwellings housing up to 30 residents.

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Government closes fifth house – Jon Stanhope, MLA

Gazumping reduced if NSW vendor disclosure is enforced

If the New South Wales Government pushes mandatory vendor disclosure on building and pest inspections through Parliament, gazumping would taper off and burdening costs on the buyer would be eliminated, says EPS property search director and buyers agent Patrick Bright.

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Gazumping reduced if NSW vendor disclosure is enforced

Don’t be spooked by the big miners

BIG business has a new way to negotiate with the government.

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Don’t be spooked by the big miners

Egypt court annuls developer land deal

An Egyptian court on Tuesday annulled a land sale between the government and the country’s largest publicly listed property developer on grounds it was not opened to public bidding, Egypt’s …

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Little interest in Civic building sites

The ACT Government’s land and property services expert says he was surprised by the lack of national interest from property developers in the auction of two key city sites yesterday.

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Little interest in Civic building sites