Home Page Opinion http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/Default.aspx Ian Kynaston http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/Default.aspx 0001-01-01T00:00:00Z Sticking it to us with carrots http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/03/01/110.aspx 2010-03-01T09:07:3610:30:00 Which policy do you think delivers the biggest planet-saving dividend? Which policy do you think delivers the biggest planet-saving dividend? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/110.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/110.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/110.aspx Civic needs integrated planning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/26/109.aspx 2010-02-26T08:54:0710:30:00 There has been much media comment in recent weeks about the draft Greater Canberra City Area Action Plan launched recently. There has been much media comment in recent weeks about the draft Greater Canberra City Area Action Plan launched recently. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/109.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/109.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/109.aspx Fighting the Land Tax Grab http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/19/108.aspx 2010-02-19T00:01:0010:30:00 This is a fight that didn’t need to happen – but the Government elected to try-on Queensland’s property investors ... This is a fight that didn’t need to happen – but the Government elected to try-on Queensland’s property investors ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/108.aspx 26 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/108.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/108.aspx People, productivity and place build a platform for prosperity http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/15/103.aspx 2010-02-15T01:00:0010:30:00 To maintain growth we need reform. The Property Council has released a pre-election "log of claims" - the 3Ps (People, Productivity and Place) ..... To maintain growth we need reform. The Property Council has released a pre-election "log of claims" - the 3Ps (People, Productivity and Place) ..... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/103.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/103.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/103.aspx 2010: The year for policy bravery http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/05/2010-The-year-for-policy-bravery.aspx 2010-02-05T08:00:0010:30:00 A popular GFC tagline was that the financial crisis was "too good to waste". A popular GFC tagline was that the financial crisis was "too good to waste". http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/107.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/107.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/107.aspx Buildings in energy spotlight http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/04/106.aspx 2010-02-04T16:01:0010:30:00 Last November the Federal Government announced its mandatory disclosure scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings. The scheme is due to start in the second half of this year ..... Last November the Federal Government announced its mandatory disclosure scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings. The scheme is due to start in the second half of this year ..... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/106.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/106.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/106.aspx SA must abandon its colonial tax system http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/03/104.aspx 2010-02-03T08:59:0010:30:00 Nobody likes paying tax. But when tax systems work efficiently and direct government funding towards projects of economic, social and environmental benefit, the community as a whole grows... Nobody likes paying tax. But when tax systems work efficiently and direct government funding towards projects of economic, social and environmental benefit, the community as a whole grows... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/104.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/104.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/104.aspx Planning for a growing South Australia http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/01/19/101.aspx 2010-01-19T15:00:0010:30:00 The news that South Australia’s population is likely to grow by about 400,000 over the next 30 years and that nationally we are likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. The news that South Australia’s population is likely to grow by about 400,000 over the next 30 years and that nationally we are likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/101.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/101.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/101.aspx Population policy? Perish the thought ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/12/22/100.aspx 2009-12-22T00:01:0010:30:00 The news that Australia’s population is likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. The news that Australia’s population is likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/100.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/100.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/100.aspx Emphasis finally turns to planning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/12/15/99.aspx 2009-12-15T00:01:0010:30:00 This month's COAG meeting agreed that all states and territories would by 2012 have capital city strategic plans that meet national criteria. This month's COAG meeting agreed that all states and territories would by 2012 have capital city strategic plans that meet national criteria. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/99.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/99.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/99.aspx Employment creation the key to managing Queensland’s population growth http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/26/98.aspx 2009-11-26T00:01:0010:30:00 The good news is that the Property Council's message on the issue of population growth management for Queensland has finally been heard. The good news is that the Property Council's message on the issue of population growth management for Queensland has finally been heard. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/98.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/98.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/98.aspx Rudd plan good news for capital http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/16/97.aspx 2009-11-16T00:01:0010:30:00 The Prime Minister's focus on infrastructure investment supporting Australia's future growth provides a golden opportunity for Canberra. The Prime Minister's focus on infrastructure investment supporting Australia's future growth provides a golden opportunity for Canberra. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/97.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/97.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/97.aspx Re-wire and re-boot REIT rules http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/02/95.aspx 2009-11-02T00:01:0010:30:00 The World Economic Forum recently awarded Australia’s financial systems and capital markets their number two ranking. The World Economic Forum recently awarded Australia’s financial systems and capital markets their number two ranking. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/95.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/95.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/95.aspx Time to leave a legacy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/29/96.aspx 2009-10-29T00:01:0010:30:00 Canberra needs a holistic and long-term strategic infrastructure plan to sustain future population increases. Canberra needs a holistic and long-term strategic infrastructure plan to sustain future population increases. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/96.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/96.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/96.aspx Adelaide 2036: Have your say! http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/27/94.aspx 2009-10-27T00:01:0010:30:00 Have your say on how you think Adelaide should look in the year 2036. Have your say on how you think Adelaide should look in the year 2036. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/94.aspx 5 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/94.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/94.aspx Not a second to lose http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/01/93.aspx 2009-10-01T00:01:0009:30:00 This month we will connect Australia's national competition policy approach to the basic needs of property businesses. This month we will connect Australia's national competition policy approach to the basic needs of property businesses. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/93.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/93.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/93.aspx We can lead in planning population http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/24/92.aspx 2009-09-24T00:01:0009:30:00 The ACT is in a wonderful position to set the pace for the rest of the nation as Australia's population grows. The ACT is in a wonderful position to set the pace for the rest of the nation as Australia's population grows. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/92.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/92.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/92.aspx Land tax bills hitting Queensland when it’s down http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/10/91.aspx 2009-09-10T00:01:0009:30:00 The thud of 2009 land tax bills hitting letterboxes is now reverberating across the Queensland economy. The thud of 2009 land tax bills hitting letterboxes is now reverberating across the Queensland economy. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/91.aspx 4 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/91.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/91.aspx Olympian planning challenge http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/04/89.aspx 2009-09-04T00:01:0009:30:00 The Property Council has renewed its call to reform Australia’s strategic planning and development control systems. The Property Council has renewed its call to reform Australia’s strategic planning and development control systems. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/89.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/89.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/89.aspx It's time to take a stand against land tax http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/03/90.aspx 2009-09-03T00:01:0009:30:00 Increases in Tasmanian land tax over the past decade adds to the costs of doing business at a time when the state can least afford it. Increases in Tasmanian land tax over the past decade adds to the costs of doing business at a time when the state can least afford it. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/90.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/90.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/90.aspx Where green’s all the go http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/08/28/88.aspx 2009-08-28T00:01:0009:30:00 The second annual "Switch to Green" expo to be held in Canberra will offer practical sessions and demonstrations on everything "green". The second annual "Switch to Green" expo to be held in Canberra will offer practical sessions and demonstrations on everything "green". http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/88.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/88.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/88.aspx Securing future finance flow http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/08/03/86.aspx 2009-08-03T00:01:0009:30:00 “Show me the money” is a familiar refrain around property industry boardrooms. “Show me the money” is a familiar refrain around property industry boardrooms. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/86.aspx 3 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/86.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/86.aspx Don’t rush to reduce choices http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/31/87.aspx 2009-07-31T00:01:0009:30:00 Coping with an increasing population means providing extra housing and infrastructure as well as tackling the problem of getting people to-and-from their homes, jobs and schools. Coping with an increasing population means providing extra housing and infrastructure as well as tackling the problem of getting people to-and-from their homes, jobs and schools. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/87.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/87.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/87.aspx Time for the vision http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/20/85.aspx 2009-07-20T00:01:0009:30:00 It’s high time steps are taken to ensure Australia’s capital is never again seen as a “cemetery with lights” or the “ruin of a good sheep station”. It’s high time steps are taken to ensure Australia’s capital is never again seen as a “cemetery with lights” or the “ruin of a good sheep station”. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/85.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/85.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/85.aspx 30 year plan gives certainty to SA http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/07/84.aspx 2009-07-07T09:26:4409:30:00 The South Australian Government has released its 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The South Australian Government has released its 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/84.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/84.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/84.aspx Responsible reporting http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/30/83.aspx 2009-06-30T00:01:0009:30:00 Australian property professionals now have their own manual for reporting on corporate responsibility performance. Australian property professionals now have their own manual for reporting on corporate responsibility performance. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/83.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/83.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/83.aspx Opposition to planning reform will halt development http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/11/82.aspx 2009-06-11T09:31:1409:30:00 The Victorian government is under attack from community groups, councillors and NIMBY’s rallying against proposed planning reform. The Victorian government is under attack from community groups, councillors and NIMBY’s rallying against proposed planning reform. Unit life gets complex http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/05/81.aspx 2009-06-05T00:01:0009:30:00 Compliance with provisions of the amended Unit Titles Amendment Act will be labour intensive and difficult for unit owners, sellers and developers alike. Compliance with provisions of the amended Unit Titles Amendment Act will be labour intensive and difficult for unit owners, sellers and developers alike. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/81.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/81.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/81.aspx Putting a price on value http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/04/58.aspx 2009-06-04T00:01:0009:30:00 The politicians at the April G20 meeting may have heeded Oscar Wilde’s dictum that a cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. The politicians at the April G20 meeting may have heeded Oscar Wilde’s dictum that a cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/58.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/58.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/58.aspx Feedback http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/80.aspx 2009-06-01T01:24:0009:30:00 Review content for each page and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. 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Review content for the page 'SOC1: Employment' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/72.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/72.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/72.aspx ENV7: Waste http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/71.aspx 2009-06-01T01:15:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV7: Waste' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. 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Review content for the page 'How to use these Guidelines' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/61.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/61.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/61.aspx Materiality http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/66.aspx 2009-06-01T01:05:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Materiality' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Materiality' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/66.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/66.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/66.aspx International Reporting Standards http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/60.aspx 2009-06-01T01:04:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'International Reporting Standards' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'International Reporting Standards' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/60.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/60.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/60.aspx Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/57.aspx 2009-06-01T01:03:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/57.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/57.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/57.aspx Setting the Scene http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/59.aspx 2009-06-01T01:02:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Setting the Scene' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Setting the Scene' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/59.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/59.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/59.aspx Concerns of ACT fiscal slide http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/26/56.aspx 2009-05-26T13:31:4309:30:00 The recent ACT Budget clearly focused on providing direct economic stimulus, but there are concerns about the Territory's financial position. The recent ACT Budget clearly focused on providing direct economic stimulus, but there are concerns about the Territory's financial position. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/56.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/56.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/56.aspx For the love of Civic http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/11/55.aspx 2009-05-11T17:38:1709:30:00 CANBERRA got some welcome news when the ACT Government promised $12 million for upgrades to the mid-city precinct. CANBERRA got some welcome news when the ACT Government promised $12 million for upgrades to the mid-city precinct. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/55.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/55.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/55.aspx Foot to the floor on depreciation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/04/54.aspx 2009-05-04T06:00:0009:30:00 Accelerated depreciation can deliver an economic boost, maximise green dividends and slash red tape, writes Peter Verwer. Accelerated depreciation can deliver an economic boost, maximise green dividends and slash red tape, writes Peter Verwer. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/54.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/54.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/54.aspx Transport plan needs more work http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/23/53.aspx 2009-04-23T06:00:0009:30:00 Light rail can be a pleasant and effective mode of transport if it is properly integrated with existing transport modes. Light rail can be a pleasant and effective mode of transport if it is properly integrated with existing transport modes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/53.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/53.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/53.aspx Countdown to the ACT Budget http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/09/52.aspx 2009-04-09T06:00:0009:30:00 THE focus of the upcoming ACT Budget needs to be sharp, clear and responsive to protect the Territory from the current economic downturn. THE focus of the upcoming ACT Budget needs to be sharp, clear and responsive to protect the Territory from the current economic downturn. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/52.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/52.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/52.aspx More planning reform on the way http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/08/51.aspx 2009-04-08T12:07:5409:30:00 Perhaps the NSW Government is finally beginning to understand how much the state’s bloated planning system needs to change. Perhaps the NSW Government is finally beginning to understand how much the state’s bloated planning system needs to change. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/51.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/51.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/51.aspx Parliamentary pandemonium http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/02/50.aspx 2009-04-02T06:00:0010:30:00 Parliamentary debates that spotlight the commercial property sector are as rare as Midnight Oil reunions. Parliamentary debates that spotlight the commercial property sector are as rare as Midnight Oil reunions. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/50.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/50.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/50.aspx Property sector wants planning certainty http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/23/49.aspx 2009-03-23T09:00:0010:30:00 Assertions that property developers want a free-for all with respect to planning is clearly nonsense. Assertions that property developers want a free-for all with respect to planning is clearly nonsense. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/49.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/49.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/49.aspx Land tax increases and job losses still planned for 2009 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/12/48.aspx 2009-03-12T09:00:0010:30:00 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. 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. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/48.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/48.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/48.aspx On what planet does higher tax equal affordability? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/11/47.aspx 2009-03-11T06:00:0010:30:00 It seems March is ‘tax thy neighbour’ month, with new proposals for affordable housing levies coming thick and fast. It seems March is ‘tax thy neighbour’ month, with new proposals for affordable housing levies coming thick and fast. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/47.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/47.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/47.aspx Re-use pays dividends in the long run http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/06/46.aspx 2009-03-06T06:00:0010:30:00 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? 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? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/46.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/46.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/46.aspx Close the loopholes but not the door on our economy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/05/45.aspx 2009-03-05T06:00:0010:30:00 A bill passed by the State Government has the potential to make Victoria the most unaffordable state in Australia to rent a property. A bill passed by the State Government has the potential to make Victoria the most unaffordable state in Australia to rent a property. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/45.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/45.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/45.aspx Ruddbank – The facts http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/03/44.aspx 2009-03-03T06:00:0010:30:00 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. 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. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/44.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/44.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/44.aspx Pre-Budget Submission: Delivering a brighter future for South Australia http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/02/43.aspx 2009-03-02T06:00:0010:30:00 While the SA Government has done much to set the State on the path to prosperity, more must be done. While the SA Government has done much to set the State on the path to prosperity, more must be done. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/43.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/43.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/43.aspx Land tax increases: Reason to be VERY fearful … http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/19/42.aspx 2009-02-19T11:28:0010:30:00 Despite recent announcements by the Queensland Government, State land tax bills will rise - and rise significantly. Despite recent announcements by the Queensland Government, State land tax bills will rise - and rise significantly. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/42.aspx 5 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/42.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/42.aspx The secret is in the message http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/16/41.aspx 2009-02-16T14:27:5610:30:00 Could subliminal messages help the Government to get us all out there to spend, spend, spend? Could subliminal messages help the Government to get us all out there to spend, spend, spend? Smarter, not harder http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/12/39.aspx 2009-02-12T08:28:0010:30:00 Australians pay 125 different types of tax, 115 of these raise less than 10 percent of total government tax revenue. Australians pay 125 different types of tax, 115 of these raise less than 10 percent of total government tax revenue. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/39.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/39.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/39.aspx Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/11/40.aspx 2009-02-11T07:00:0010:30:00 Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/40.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/40.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/40.aspx Three R's: Restoring confidence http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/11/36.aspx 2008-12-11T01:00:0010:30:00 The Australian economy is slowing from 100 to around 40 kilometres an hour, says Peter Verwer. The Australian economy is slowing from 100 to around 40 kilometres an hour, says Peter Verwer. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/36.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/36.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/36.aspx Sustaining the soul http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/08/37.aspx 2008-12-08T01:00:0010:30:00 Tina Tang asks why sustainability isn’t an integral part of the aesthetics of building. Tina Tang asks why sustainability isn’t an integral part of the aesthetics of building. Land tax, the new stamp duty http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/03/38.aspx 2008-12-03T01:00:0010:30:00 Land Tax will take the mantle from Stamp Duty as the major revenue earner. Land Tax will take the mantle from Stamp Duty as the major revenue earner. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/38.aspx 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/38.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/38.aspx Global architecture begins at home - part 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/30/35.aspx 2008-10-30T10:23:0010:30:00 It makes perfect sense to perform emergency repairs to a rickety house ... It makes perfect sense to perform emergency repairs to a rickety house ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/35.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/35.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/35.aspx Thinking locally http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/24/34.aspx 2008-10-24T16:14:3210:30:00 Do we take local government elections seriously enough? Do we take local government elections seriously enough? Time to frag planning zombies http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/09/32.aspx 2008-10-09T10:23:0010:30:00 There’s more technological smarts in one teenager’s PlayStation than Australia’s entire planning system. There’s more technological smarts in one teenager’s PlayStation than Australia’s entire planning system. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/32.aspx 2 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/32.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/32.aspx What happens in Vegas… http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/09/33.aspx 2008-10-09T09:51:0410:30:00 Pondering hotel choice for more reasons than fluffy towels. Pondering hotel choice for more reasons than fluffy towels. Path hogs http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/22/30.aspx 2008-09-22T00:01:0009:30:00 Can my fellow Melbournian pathway users – namely lycra-clad cyclists – please share the parks wisely? Can my fellow Melbournian pathway users – namely lycra-clad cyclists – please share the parks wisely? Recovery time http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/15/29.aspx 2008-09-15T00:01:0009:30:00 There is good reason to avoid becoming re-infected with affluenza once the economy improves. There is good reason to avoid becoming re-infected with affluenza once the economy improves. Kerplunk economics no plank for action http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/05/31.aspx 2008-09-05T06:00:0009:30:00 Let's talk economics. Let's talk economics. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/31.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/31.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/31.aspx Black to basics http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/04/28.aspx 2008-08-04T09:36:5409:30:00 Parts of the property industry have been in a darker mood of late. Parts of the property industry have been in a darker mood of late. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/28.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/28.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/28.aspx Networking nirvana http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/04/27.aspx 2008-08-04T08:34:5109:30:00 Tina Tang advises on the best techniques when working a conference crowd. Tina Tang advises on the best techniques when working a conference crowd. Keeping it real http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/01/26.aspx 2008-08-01T12:39:3209:30:00 Let's take a down-to-earth view of a victory for the Wallabies. Let's take a down-to-earth view of a victory for the Wallabies. Illusionary zoning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/06/25.aspx 2008-07-06T16:48:4109:30:00 Inclusionary zoning is the latest magic pudding response to Australia’s groaning housing affordability crisis. Inclusionary zoning is the latest magic pudding response to Australia’s groaning housing affordability crisis. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/25.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/25.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/25.aspx Bad indigestion http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/01/23.aspx 2008-07-01T06:00:0009:30:00 Bob Hawes is finding it difficult to digest the scale of predictions on our economy. Bob Hawes is finding it difficult to digest the scale of predictions on our economy. Let loose the (bull) dogs of war http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/01/24.aspx 2008-07-01T06:00:0009:30:00 Is our obsession with all codes of football really just a throwback to a more violent past? Is our obsession with all codes of football really just a throwback to a more violent past? Countdown... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/04/22.aspx 2008-06-04T06:00:0009:30:00 The first Rudd Government Budget sent positive signals to the property sector. The first Rudd Government Budget sent positive signals to the property sector. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/22.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/22.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/22.aspx The art of negotiation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/03/21.aspx 2008-06-03T07:00:0009:30:00 Maureen Jackson tells us how best to resolve the common business brawl and how to avoid one. Maureen Jackson tells us how best to resolve the common business brawl and how to avoid one. Getting Closer http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/02/20.aspx 2008-06-02T06:00:0009:30:00 Excitement is rising for Jason Little who is hoping for a bumper Super 14 season. Excitement is rising for Jason Little who is hoping for a bumper Super 14 season. Model Insights in Vogue http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/05/01/14.aspx 2008-05-01T13:00:0009:30:00 Now it’s serious. Supermodels are refusing payment in Greenbacks and mafi a bosses are hedging in Euros. Now it’s serious. Supermodels are refusing payment in Greenbacks and mafi a bosses are hedging in Euros. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/14.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/14.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/14.aspx Be careful what you wish for http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/30/17.aspx 2008-04-30T07:00:0009:30:00 Tina Tang advocates project managers do some door knocking of their own. Tina Tang advocates project managers do some door knocking of their own. Talking ‘bout my generation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/30/16.aspx 2008-04-30T06:00:0009:30:00 Bob Hawes puts on his psychological goggles and dissects our society’s generational problems. Bob Hawes puts on his psychological goggles and dissects our society’s generational problems. J'Accuse Blues http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/8.aspx 2008-04-01T10:00:0010:30:00 By order of the Political Conduct Chamber of the Built Environment Council (PCCBEC), this month’s editorial has been replaced by the following statement. By order of the Political Conduct Chamber of the Built Environment Council (PCCBEC), this month’s editorial has been replaced by the following statement. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/8.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/8.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/8.aspx Organised chaos http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/9.aspx 2008-04-01T09:15:0010:30:00 When Nathan Clark took on a job in China’s property industry, he never imagined the experience would be so chaotic – in a controlled sort of way. When Nathan Clark took on a job in China’s property industry, he never imagined the experience would be so chaotic – in a controlled sort of way. Bledisloe: Breathe it in http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/7.aspx 2008-04-01T09:00:0010:30:00 Jason Little is firing up for this year’s rugby. Changes to the structure and rules bring a breath of fresh air. Jason Little is firing up for this year’s rugby. Changes to the structure and rules bring a breath of fresh air. High speed correction http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/10.aspx 2008-04-01T08:00:0010:30:00 After six months of global financial turmoil, Adrian Harrington reports on the fallout in the UK property market and questions Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status. After six months of global financial turmoil, Adrian Harrington reports on the fallout in the UK property market and questions Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status. Local knowledge http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/02/01/Local-knowledge.aspx 2008-02-01T09:00:0010:30:00 A surfing trip to Bali taught Stephen Evans a valuable lesson about doing business (and having a great time) in foreign lands. A surfing trip to Bali taught Stephen Evans a valuable lesson about doing business (and having a great time) in foreign lands.