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Lowy, Dusseldorp and Powys inducted into Property Hall of Fame

01 Nov 2012 - Media release added by National Office

Three industry icons - Frank Lowy AC, Dick Dusseldorp AO and Ray Powys AM - have been announced as the inaugural inductees of the newly launched Australian Property Hall of Fame.

State Budget misses golden opportunity to make Tasmania work!

17 May 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division

The 2012–13 State Budget has highlighted a missed opportunity to reposition Tasmania through much needed micro economic reform and ensuring the economic settings are right for the future prosperity of the State.

Tasmanian property industry’s confidence drops

19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division

Confidence within Tasmania’s biggest private sector industry has dropped another 12 index points for the June quarter and is the lowest in the country.

Tasmania Fails the DA Report Card

15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division

Tasmania has registered an “F” on the Development Assessment (DA) Report Card when compared with other states and territories according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia.

Local Government reform could see 35 percent efficiency gain

24 Aug 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division

A report has found that up to a 35 per cent efficiency gain could be achieved if local government sees structural reform in Tasmania.

Property industry the key to Tasmania's future

22 Aug 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division

The property industry is Tasmania's largest private sector industry, generating over 45,000 jobs and more than $5 billion in economic growth, according to new figures released by the Property Council of Australia Tasmanian division.

Bitter sweet budget

16 Jun 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division

The Premier and Treasurer, Lara Gidding’s first Budget has delivered a bitter sweet economic plan to address the tough financial times that lie ahead for Tasmania.

Hobart office vacancy at six-year high

02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division

Latest figures from the Property Council's Office Market Report show Hobart's CBD vacancy rate climbed to a six year high of 4.6 percent in the year to January 2011.

Property Council and Master Builders Association put weight behind planning reform

06 Dec 2010 - Media release added by TAS Division

Property Council and Master Builders Association put weight behind reforms to Tasmania's planning system.

Increase in office vacancies

03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office

OFFICE space vacancy levels in Hobart have risen slightly over the last year, but remain the lowest of the Australian CBD markets according to figures released today by the Tasmanian Division of the Property Council of Australia.

Tasmania’s planning report card revealed

21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by TAS Division

Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, with Tasmania at the bottom of the class with New South Wales, according to new research from the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia.

Land tax reform is needed in Tasmania

11 Jun 2009 - Media release added by TAS Division

The State Government’s dependence on land tax continues with a projected 7.3 per cent increase in land tax revenue.

Hobart: Increase in office vacancies

04 Feb 2009 - Media release added by TAS Division

New supply to the Hobart office market has prompted an increase in vacancy levels.

Tasmanian infrastructure boost welcomed

13 Jun 2008 - Media release added by TAS Division

A cash injection of $1.5 billion into state infrastructure by the Government is a massive boost.

First step towards tax reform welcome

12 Jun 2008 - Media release added by TAS Division

Formation of a Business Regulation and Taxation Reform Reference Group welcome.

Govt adopts PCA housing recommendations

12 Jun 2008 - Media release added by TAS Division

Budget announcement that State Government will partner development industry to deliver affordable housing is welcome.

Hobart OMR

07 Feb 2008 - Media release added by TAS Division

Hobart continues to have one of the lowest vacancy rates of any office market in Australia according to figures released by the PCA.

DFO decision process disappointing

10 Oct 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

Scaling back the Direct Factory Outlet development is welcome, but the initial approval is disappointing.

Government holds keys to housing affordability

24 Sep 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

To foster more affordable housing, people must be able to access cheap land with good services.

07/08 Budget a mixed bag

08 Jun 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

The State Budget includes good long-term measures, but wastes opportunity to grow the Tasmanian economy.

Planning reform must be funded in the Budget

08 Jun 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

Tasmanian Treasurer Michael Aird needs to ensure planning reform is funded in the State Budget.

Hobart office vacancies among lowest

08 Feb 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

Hobart continues to have one of the lowest vacancy rates of any office market in Australia.

Launceston office vacancies respectable

08 Feb 2007 - Media release added by TAS Division

For the first time, the PCA has included Launceston in the national survey of office vacancy levels.

A reform roadmap for Lennon & Hidding

20 Apr 2006 - Media release added by TAS Division

The PCA welcomes Peter Costello's announcement to review state & local government taxes.

Red tape review welcome

11 Jul 2005 - Media release added by TAS Division

Council will explain how to qualify for Federal funding to cut red tape from their operations.

Initiatives for Hobart launched!

10 Jun 2005 - Media release added by TAS Division

The Tasmanian Division of the Property Council last night launched a report on Initiatives for Hobart.

Tasmanian vacancy rates best since 1990

25 Feb 2005 - Media release added by TAS Division

Hobart office vacancy rates are lower than all other capital city CBDs.

Hobart office vacancies fall to 12.87 %

15 Feb 2001 - Media release added by TAS Division

Office vacancies in Hobart have dipped to 12.87% over the past six months, according to the PCA's office market report.