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15 May 2026

VPA Project Updates Signal Shifts in Victorian Development Pipeline

The Victorian Planning Authority's latest project status updates provide a window into the evolving landscape of major development projects across Melbourne's g...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

Federal Tax Changes Signal New Era for Victorian Property Development

The federal government's decision to reform negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions marks a watershed moment for property development across Australi...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Capital Gains Tax Changes Signal Shift for Victorian Property Market

The federal government's decision to introduce a 30% minimum tax rate on capital gains represents a fundamental shift in how property investment operates in Aus...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Federal Budget 2026: Housing Wins Offset by Tax Uncertainty

The federal government's latest budget presents a mixed picture for Victorian property developers, with housing supply initiatives potentially undermined by acc...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Budget Changes May Backfire on Victorian First Home Buyers

Recent federal budget measures targeting property investors may create unintended consequences that ultimately work against first home buyers in Victoria's alre...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Federal Budget 2026: Construction Industry Responds to Policy Changes

The construction industry's peak body has outlined its response to the Federal Budget 2026, with implications flowing through to Victorian property developers a...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Victoria's Tradie Shortage: What Developers Need to Know

Victoria's property development sector faces a critical bottleneck that extends far beyond planning approvals and finance — the availability of skilled tradespe...

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ConstructionEditorial
15 May 2026

Navigating the Current Property Market after Budget Changes: Insights from Market Room Live

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Market Room Live, where I delve into the complexities of the property market and the recent bombshell federal budget's impac...

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Market AnalysisRepost
15 May 2026

The marriage & divorce slide – And what it really means for housing demand

For decades, Australia’s housing market has been powered by a dependable demographic conveyor belt. People pair up, get married, start families, need more space...

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Market AnalysisRepost
15 May 2026

Plans revealed for a new neighbourhood in Sydney’s south-west

A rezoning proposal for Glenfield West could bring an additional 1200 homes to Sydney’s south‑west.  The NSW ... The post Plans revealed for a new neighbourhood...

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Zoning ChangesRepost
15 May 2026

Is commercial property a budget winner?

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Federal PolicyRepost
15 May 2026

Statement on the Opposition’s Budget Reply Speech from Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn

15 May 2026 Master Builders Australia acknowledges the Coalition’s plans announced in the Budget in Reply speech and welcomes the......

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Federal PolicyRepost