Real Estate

A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry has been held into amending a NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) to allow second dwellings on rural lands.  The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow second dwelling construction on rural zoned properties (RU!-RU6 and C3 & C4 zonings) by: Permitting second dwellings as complying development...

The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) convened its “Doing Density Well” Forum on 10 November, bringing local leaders, planners and policymakers together.  The forum focused on how to increase housing supply without sacrificing the character and liveability of local communities. In attendance were Mayors and Councillors from Mosman, Willoughby City, Hornsby Shire,...

The NSW Government has announced 1500 new homes at the former Chatswood Metro Dive Site, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers. State-owned developer Landcom is being supported by the NSW government’s $450 million investment into the project. Essential workers are nurses, paramedics, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. With unaffordable...

Ku-ring-gai Council has adopted the preferred alternative housing scenario to the Minns’ Government’s Transport Oriented Development policy. Since the announcement of the Minn’s revised planning controls, Ku-ring-gai Council have been a stanch, and vocal, opposition. After legal avenues were engaged by Ku-ring-gai, the State and Council had agreed to defer...

Over April, Ku-ring-gai Council exhibited their preferred housing scenario to the public. Between November and December of 2024, Council released a survey with five housing options to gather feedback from the community and stakeholders. This survey was a step towards Council presenting an alternative proposal to the NSW Government in...

The NSW Government and Ku-ring-gai Council have come to some agreement regarding the Transport Oriented Development (TOD).  Earlier in 2024, Ku-ring-gai Council pushed back against the Minns Government’s new housing policy, which would see mass development erupt 400-metres around the Roseville, Lindfield, Gordon, and Killara train stations. Resolving to begin...

NORTHERN Beaches Council is organising information sessions for keen residents regarding the NSW government's proposed housing height and density increases on the Northern Beaches. The Council has urged the government to abandon the proposals, citing concerns about their potential long-term environmental and social impacts on the local area. Mayor Sue...

Metro Property Development (Metro) and the Roman Catholic Church (the Church) have lost their appeal against Willoughby City Council’s Interim Heritage Order on the site of St Leonard’s Church.  After months in court, the Land and Environment Court dismissed the appeal on the 17th of January. Metro and the Church...