News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme insights
The Commonwealth First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) Trends & Insights from 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2020 has been released.
Mandatory walkable neighbourhood code starts today, reminder
A Mandatory Planning (Walkable Neighbourhoods) Amendment Regulation 2020 will commence on 28 September through a new schedule in the Planning Act regulations.
August CEO’s Diary
August meetings of our CEO.
Last quarter – how did council do?
With the pandemic a serious factor for development activity since March, how did Ipswich statistics fare in the quarter to June 30?
Clarity on retaining walls ongoing
Ipswich City Council continues work on its draft fact sheet for Site Responsive Design, Earthworks and Retaining Walls with collaboration with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ).
Valuation problem progressing to a fix
The Institute has obtained the support of the Australian Property Institute (API) for valuations to better match the sale price of new property.
State introduces mandatory “walkable” regulations
A Mandatory Planning (Walkable Neighbourhoods) Amendment Regulation 2020 will commence on September 28. This inserts a new schedule into the Planning Act regulations.
State Government Infrastructure Charges cap and SARA fee increases
Infrastructure Charges cap up 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees increased by 1.8%.
Institute call for capital works investments gains traction
The first tranche of accelerated works projects has been announced by the Queensland Government as part of the economic recovery plan. Eight projects were announced comprising $66 million in capital works to help rebuild Queensland’s economy.
DTMR supports Institute transparency request
The Institute has been digging in on a number of member issues with regard to the activities of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (the department).
Institute weighs in on catalytic fund
The Institute’s CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown has written to all local governments that cover branch territory, to provide assistance identifying priority projects for the Queensland Government’s recent announcement on Building Acceleration Fund.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Institute calls on council to “get ready for Homebuilder”
The Institute met with the Ipswich City Council’s General Manager - Planning and Regulatory Services, Peter Tabulo to discuss how council has responded to challenges from COVID-19.
July CEO’s Diary
July meetings of our CEO.
Institute fights soaring Energex connection costs
As of 1 July Energex has increased the connection costs for developer applications by very substantial amounts. The Institute sought a 12-month transition period for these increases, however this was rejected by the energy provider.