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18 May 2026

First home buyer nabs $740,000 Melbourne ex-rental as investors drop out

Investors had been interested in the northern suburbs investment property, but dropped out of the race after the budget’s tax changes....

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Market AnalysisRepost
17 May 2026

QLD housing infrastructure deal welcomed by Master Builders

17 May 2026 The new deal between the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to each deliver $399 million in grants, plus......

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Federal PolicyRepost
15 May 2026

Costco Pakenham Decision Could Shape Victorian Retail Development

A pending council decision on Costco's proposed $74 million warehouse in Pakenham represents more than just another retail development approval — it could estab...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

Kew Mixed-Use Project Signals Suburban Densification Shift

The recent approval of a $520 million mixed-use development in Kew marks another step in Melbourne's ongoing suburban transformation, as middle-ring suburbs inc...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

VPA Project Updates Signal Major Victorian Development Shifts

The Victorian Planning Authority's regular project status updates provide crucial intelligence for developers navigating the state's evolving planning landscape...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

VPA Project Updates Signal Shifting Development Priorities

The Victorian Planning Authority's regular project status updates provide a critical barometer for understanding where development opportunities are emerging an...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

Investor Lending Drops as Tax Reform Reshapes Victorian Market

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics lending figures reveal a notable pullback in investor home loans, coinciding with the federal government's sweeping r...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

March Migration Surge Tests Victorian Housing Development Capacity

Victoria's property development sector confronts renewed pressure as migration data reveals sustained population growth that continues to outpace housing delive...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Budget 2026 Tax Changes: What Victorian Developers Need to Know

The Federal Government's 2026 Budget has introduced changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing arrangements that will reshape investment calculations for...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

Budget 2026 Tax Changes: What Victorian Developers Need to Know

The Federal Budget's proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing arrangements will reshape investment decisions across Victoria's property develo...

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Federal PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

AFL Docklands Exit Signals Major Marvel Stadium Precinct Changes

The AFL's decision to temporarily relocate from its Docklands headquarters points to substantial changes ahead for one of Melbourne's most prominent mixed-use p...

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Development ApprovalsEditorial
15 May 2026

Federal Budget Housing Measures: Limited Impact for Victorian Developers

The federal government's latest budget has drawn criticism from industry bodies for failing to deliver meaningful housing supply acceleration, raising questions...

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Federal PolicyEditorial