News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
Improvements to draft commercial leases regulations achieved
In concert with the Property Council, the Institute has been able to achieve improvements to the draft Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 to recognise the changing circumstances in commercial leasing.
Members give Institute webinars the tick of approval
The pandemic has thrown up opportunities as well as challenges. We have been quick to rethink how we can continue to deliver quality events virtually for members.
Vale Alan Fogg
Queensland recently lost a distinguished and highly respected planning lawyer and teacher with the passing of Professor Emeritus Alan Fogg.
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.
UDIA National: Keeping residential transactions
UDIA National has moved swiftly to develop a plan of action, advise government and industry and recommend interventions needed to sustain housing and construction activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Correction to Branch Alert on Infrastructure Charges
The Sunshine Coast Council announced Infrastructure Charges applicable to Material Change of Use developments can be assisted through a staged payment process up to three years. This will be complemented with the initial payment being deferred between 6-9 months (interest...
Council response to COVID-19
Local governments have responded to the COVID-19 situation with a range of measures.
AIHW housing data dashboard
The Commonwealth-funded Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is continuously updating the content available on their Housing Data Dashboard as new data is released.
Institute seeks changes to stormwater discharging for state-controlled roads
The Institute continues to engage closely with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) and recently made a proactive submission on changes to stormwater discharging related to state-controlled roads.
Member Insight: Mosaic Property Group
Our CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown chatted with one of the founders of Mosaic Property Group, Brook Monahan, about how their organisation is responding to the pandemic.
April CEO’s diary
Read about what happened in April.
Sunshine Coast state of play survey
Council making changes to respond to pandemic impacts.
UDIA National’s plan to help industry recover
UDIA National has today released ‘Helping Australia Bounce Back’ – an advocacy document that details six strategic steps governments can take now to stimulate housing and construction, and how they fit in the context of our larger policy goals.
Important update from our CEO re: COVID-19 impacts
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Strategic Plan adopted
Sunshine Coast Branch has finalised its Strategic Plan for 2020 with the planning scheme as its top policy agenda.