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University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus

$500M residential development approved for former University of Melbourne site

The former University of Melbourne Hawthorn Campus is making way for 350 boutique apartments.

Growing market: childcare facilities investment developing

Recent changes to Child Care Package subsidies, as well as govt support of childcare as an essential service, will be another growth driver.
West Perth is the top choice for office markets across the country by an expert. IMAGE Savills

West Perth’s CBD leading the move towards growing employment nodes

Markets which were not hampered with the same level of lockdown, such as Brisbane and Perth CBDs, have improved their occupancy.
Premier McGowan IMAGE Anna Warwick

WA Government to boost development with $80M fund and DAP delay cap

Premier McGowan announced 120-day state govt DAP caps and opt-ins for local govt, $80M in infrastructure funding, and green light for smaller multi-dwelling developments of $2M.
A Knight Frank survey found that only 8 per cent of new development projects are being built with investors in mind, down from 11 per cent for current projects. IMAGE Unsplash

Lack of investor-focused development to hurt rental markets, survey finds

90% of developers surveyed said planning regulations were a barrier to the delivery of future housing supply.
Carbon neutral starts with renewables. IMAGE Freepik

Construction industry can hit net zero by 2040 if they renew, retrofit and recycle

Carbon–friendly buildings are powered from renewables. Embodied footprints can be retrofitted using less materials. Demolition can be avoided by refurbishing.
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Construction industry falling behind on housing

These challenges relate to supply of housing, workforce shortages – particularly key trades, bottlenecks in the market for key building materials and products, and increased costs from regulatory changes.

South Yarra earmarked for $250M transformation

A development application has been lodged by Oreana with plans for retail retail, hotel and office facilities

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