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Creating and supporting communities

For many people, 2020 was the first time normal lifestyles had been severely restricted. In the midst of this adversity, it became apparent how important the property industry is in fostering strong communities.

Home building builds the economy

Following on from the Institute’s release of The Perfect Storm: SEQ Land Supply Report the Institute held the sold out Lay of the Land event.

COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO

Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.

October CEO’s Diary

October meetings of our CEO.

Financing delays being experienced

The policy team has been receiving member feedback on HomeBuilder that brokers and financiers are delaying the progress of finances on the basis of land needing to be registered before valuations are carried out, or as part of the loan...

SEQ: Balancing housing and koalas

The Institute recently held a workshop with Department of Environment and Science and the Planning Group of Queensland Treasury regarding assessment of development under the new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy and revised koala regulations.

Main Roads results a priority

Assisting projects to get timely and balanced approvals from the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a priority for the Institute.

COVID-19 temporary approvals extended

Treasurer and Minister for Planning Cameron Dick has extended the COVID-19 applicable event period to 31 January 2021.

Improved body corporate regulations

The Institute's efforts to work with the government on the review of the Body and Community Management regulations has been fruitful.

Ipswich scooting into the future

Ipswich City Council is investigating the use of ‘ride-ables’ such as electric scooters as a mode of transport to create more options for short trips to help connect the community to public transport and nearby local areas.

When houses become homes, homes become communities

Ahead of the completion of Churches of Christ Housing Service’s latest development at Bongaree on Bribie Island, we spoke with Bribie Island Housing Chaplain Luke Finlay to find out more about how chaplains walk the housing journey with residents.

COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO

Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.

September CEO’s Diary

September meetings of our CEO.

BIFOLA hits now: check new requirements

October 1 is the date some new requirements arising from the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA Act) come into play.

Government issues new telecommunication capped charges policy in new developments

The Australian Government has released its new Telecommunication in New Developments (TIND) policy, which outlines developers’ and nbn’s responsibilities to deliver telecommunications infrastructure to new developments in Australia. The policy came into effect on September 1.

State Government Infrastructure charges cap and SARA fee increases

The Infrastructure Charges cap is up by 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees are up by 1.8%. In light of the challenging economic conditions, the decision to increase state fees during a global pandemic and...

Ripley Valley growth area

One of the fastest growth areas in South East Queensland, Ripley Valley, needs urgent and substantial investment in infrastructure and other facilities, to meet the strong demand from home buyers.

Be environmentally strategic, advice to council

A sustainable corridor approach that balances the preservation of natural assets and continues to provide diverse housing options for a growing population was set out in a submission to Ipswich City Council on the draft Natural Environment Policy.