In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

In the seventh instalment of our HA Housing Insights series we speak with Brad Hosking, Chief Executive Officer of the National Affordable Housing group of companies (NAH). Brad gives insight on innovative ways to change the housing landscape.

In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

In the sixth instalment of our HA Housing Insights series we hear from Tim Copley, Development Manager at McNab about how the barriers currently faced by developers in Queensland may be overcome.  

In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

In the fifth instalment of our HA Housing Insights series we speak with Brian Farrelly, Partner and Executive Director at Pitcher Partners Melbourne within the Tax Advisory Group to hear his views.

In this HA Housing Insights series, we shine a spotlight on the housing crisis and speak with key industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

In our fourth instalment of our HA Housing Insights series we speak with Bruce Wan, Head of Research at MaxCap Group. Bruce brings a unique perspective on the housing market through the lens of a lender and his background in global market research. 

The housing crisis remains a critical issue in Australia.

A coordinated effort between all levels of government, the private sector and community housing organisations is required to tackle the crisis and boost supply.

In this HA Housing Insights series, our social and affordable housing team speak with key industry experts – including developers, builders, community housing providers, investors and property and tax specialists – to gain a well-rounded perspective on the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

Today we speak with Jessica Jones, Head of Strategy & Business Development at Balmain & Co to gain insight from the builder perspective on the affordable housing crisis.

The housing crisis remains a critical issue in Australia.

A coordinated effort between all levels of government, the private sector and community housing organisations is required to tackle the crisis and boost supply.

In this HA Housing Insights series, our social and affordable housing team speak with key industry experts – including developers, builders, community housing providers, investors and property and tax specialists – to gain a well-rounded perspective on the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

Today we speak with Jesse Radisich, Director of the Victorian JLL Capital Markets – Development Team, to provide us with insight into what is happening in the current market, trends and opportunities in the affordable housing and build-to-rent sector.

The housing crisis remains a critical issue in Australia.

A coordinated effort between all levels of government, the private sector and community housing organisations is required to tackle the crisis and boost supply.

In this HA Housing Insights series, our social and affordable housing team speak with key industry experts – including developers, builders, community housing providers, investors and property and tax specialists – to gain a well-rounded perspective on the challenges faced in delivering housing outcomes and potential solutions.

To open the conversation, we speak with Mike Myers, who has 42 years’ experience working in the UK and Australia across all aspects of social and affordable housing in the community, government and private sectors, including policy, delivery, finance and executive leadership.

Harwood Andrews is proud to have advised on one of Queensland’s most substantial affordable housing projects, which will change the lives of hundreds of future residents.

The project will deliver 483 affordable homes with support from the Queensland Government’s Housing Investment Fund.

The Victorian State Budget for 2024/2025 has revealed a new tax measure for land utilised in social and emergency housing. This new land tax exemption aims to clarify existing arrangements, ensuring landowners involved in such housing initiatives are not burdened by excessive land tax obligations.

The Victorian Government launches the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024, aiding tourism projects in rural and regional Victoria. Grants up to $5M available. Eligibility open to various entities. Apply by July 19, 2024.

The 2024/25 Federal Budget has announced $6.2 billion of new initiatives in the budget to respond to Australia’s housing shortage.

The Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2020 (current Regulations), which regulates caravan and residential park operators is set to expire on 30 June 2024.

The Federal Treasurer has announced sweeping reforms to the merger laws following persistent pressure from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for reform.

Under the Australian Consumer Law and ASIC Act, the spotlight is now shining on unfair contract terms, and function venues, wineries and venue operators should take note.

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the national housing crisis, the first tender for the federal government’s Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF) is now open. The core objective of these programs is to finance new, high quality and well located social and affordable housing to address the current national housing crisis.