March 2009 Entries

Property sector wants planning certainty

Assertions that property developers want a free-for all with respect to planning is clearly nonsense.

Catherine Carter | Monday, 23 March 2009 9:00 AM | One Comment

Land tax increases and job losses still planned for 2009

The single issue that has surrounded much of the Queensland election debate to date has been the issue of jobs – or rather Queenslanders losing their jobs.

Steve Greenwood | Thursday, 12 March 2009 9:00 AM | 2 Comments

On what planet does higher tax equal affordability?

It seems March is ‘tax thy neighbour’ month, with new proposals for affordable housing levies coming thick and fast.

Ken Morrison | Wednesday, 11 March 2009 6:00 AM | One Comment

Re-use pays dividends in the long run

Growing office vacancies in Canberra, as major Commonwealth tenants move to A Grade buildings, raises the question of what to do with older B and C buildings?

Catherine Carter | Friday, 6 March 2009 6:00 AM | Add Comment

Close the loopholes but not the door on our economy

A bill passed by the State Government has the potential to make Victoria the most unaffordable state in Australia to rent a property.

Jennifer Cunich | Thursday, 5 March 2009 6:00 AM | One Comment

Ruddbank – The facts

The Australian property sector faces the mass exodus of foreign banking credit. The consequent risk of a needless fire sale of commercially viable residential and non-residential property assets is clear and quantifiable.

Peter Verwer | Tuesday, 3 March 2009 6:00 AM | Add Comment

Pre-Budget Submission: Delivering a brighter future for South Australia

While the SA Government has done much to set the State on the path to prosperity, more must be done.

Nathan Paine | Monday, 2 March 2009 6:00 AM | Add Comment

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