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12 May 2026

Federal Tax Changes Signal Shift for Victorian Property Market

Federal tax policy changes flagged for Tuesday's budget could fundamentally alter the economics of property development and investment across Victoria, with imp...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Geelong CBD Development Stalls: Speculation vs Subsidies Debate

Geelong's struggling CBD has reignited debate over how Victorian governments should respond when private development projects stall, with implications extending...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Land Price Cycle Warning Signals Caution for Victorian Developers

Victorian property developers may need to reassess their acquisition strategies as new research suggests Australia has entered a vulnerable phase of the land pr...

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Market AnalysisEditorial
12 May 2026

Material Costs Rise 2.5% as Victorian Developers Face New Pressures

Rising construction material costs are adding another layer of complexity to Victoria's already challenging property development landscape, with building produc...

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ConstructionEditorial
12 May 2026

Federal Housing Infrastructure Boost: Victorian Development Implications

The Federal Government's announcement of $2 billion in additional housing infrastructure funding over four years represents a significant shift in approach to a...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Victorian Builders Face Insolvency Wave: What Developers Must Know

The construction industry's post-pandemic struggles are creating ripple effects that Victorian property developers cannot afford to ignore. Recent analysis from...

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ConstructionEditorial
12 May 2026

Three-Storey Development Rights Could Transform Victorian Housing

A sweeping proposal to allow three-storey development across all residential land in Australian capital cities would fundamentally reshape Victoria's property d...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Construction Cost Volatility Reshaping Victorian Development

The latest surge in construction costs is forcing Victorian property developers to reassess project viability and delivery methods, as industry experts warn of ...

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ConstructionEditorial
12 May 2026

Federal Building Code Pause Targets Housing Supply Bottlenecks

The federal government's decision to pause pending building code changes signals recognition that regulatory complexity has become a barrier to housing delivery...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Northern Freight Precinct Tree Assessment Reveals Development Challenges

The Victorian Planning Authority's release of a comprehensive arboricultural assessment for the Northern Freight Precinct underscores the complex environmental ...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
12 May 2026

Avid Property Group Secures Melbourne Farm for $20m Plus

The consolidation of Melbourne's residential development sector continues as Avid Property Group adds another strategic land parcel to its pipeline, acquiring a...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
12 May 2026

Kororoit Part 2: What Developers Need to Know About This Growth Area

The Victorian Planning Authority's progression of Kororoit Part 2 represents another step in Melbourne's westward expansion, with implications for developers ey...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial