News Articles for Tanya Steinbeck

Perth achieved 3,322 new lot sales during the June 2020 quarter – the most land sales the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA has ever recorded for a quarter.

Despite strong house and land sales in June, property players are wondering what's next as the sector seeks sustainable long-term growth.

A slate of planning reforms announced by the state government in May have now passed both houses of parliament, after negotiations with minor parties led to notable changes in how the legislation defines ‘significant' developments.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth's western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

A wave of home-building and renovation work is the goal of a $444 million stimulus package unveiled by the state government as it seeks to pull the state economy out of a coronavirus-induced downturn.

The federal government has launched a new $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, to go towards new builds or renovating an existing home, as the state government prepares to announce its own package in coming days.

The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

The state government has announced it will bring forward $150 million in social housing investment as stimulus during post-pandemic economic recovery.

Perth is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities, but what will happen as the population approaches 3.5 million?

Stirling Capital's Cirque Mount Pleasant and Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre by the City of Armadale were recognised at today's UDIA National Awards for Excellence 2020.

The state government is providing special assistance for universities and local councils. A new scheme has been announced to help the mining industry. Western Australia has reported no new coronavirus infections.

A long-running campaign to gain approval for an Applecross apartments project has highlighted planning inconsistencies.

Western Australia's property sector has welcomed the state government's announcement of a $150 million housing investment package for first home buyers and low income earners.

Public art plays a key role in efforts to increase vibrancy and liveability across Perth, with developers willing to contribute if it makes sense for their projects.

Off-the-plan apartment buyers in Western Australia will receive a 75 per cent rebate on stamp duty for the next two years, capped at $50,000, under a stimulus package unveiled by the state government today that has been roundly welcomed by the development industry.

Western Australia's peak property industry groups have called for the establishment of an independent body to decide how local governments manage developer contributions.

Wholesale changes to Western Australia's planning system, including a reduction in the number of development assessment panels, a more streamlined Western Australian Planning Commission, and standardised local government regulations have been welcomed as a boost to housing affordability and a catalyst for greater diversity of housing choice across the state.

Future high-density development in Subiaco will be clustered along main roads in close proximity to the suburb's town centre and train station, with new planning guidelines endorsed by council this week.

The state government says it will fix a planning loophole that enabled small housing subdivisions in WA to be built without connection to telecommunications infrastructure.

The state government will not consider pausing or scrapping its surcharge on foreign property purchasers, despite a sharp reduction in sales to offshore buyers and growing scepticism around whether revenue will meet projections.

Property Council of Australia WA executive director Sandra Brewer and Urban Development Institute of Australia WA chief executive Tanya Steinbeck join Damian Stone to discuss the recent state budget, property industry initiatives to promote gender diversity, and whether the property industry has an image problem.

WA BUDGET: Property industry lobby groups have urged the state government to use its more favourable budgetary position to provide more stimulus to the housing sector.

Perth's Yagan Square, developed by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, won two awards at last night's UDIA National Awards.

SPECIAL REPORT: Battered by the biggest downturn to hit the property sector in decades, WA land developers remain in survival mode as they await an expected recovery.

Business groups have welcomed a bill introduced by the state government today to establish the advisory body Infrastructure WA.

New rules will soon apply to high-density developments across the Perth metropolitan area, including minimum apartment sizes, guidelines around tree retention and natural light, and how projects integrate with the wider neighbourhood.

Infrastructure Australia has identified 16 priority projects for Western Australia, highlighting several major differences with the state government's priorities, including the Morley-Ellenbrook line.

Fresh forecasts have delivered a mixed outlook for Perth residential property in 2019, with CoreLogic-Moody's Analytics predicting another year of median house price declines, while Domain expects the Western Australian capital to be Australia's best-performing city.

When 29-year-old Tanya Steinbeck started her home business in March this year, finding the time to care for daughter Ava and manage domestic chores was not an issue.