Monthly Archives: March 2010

Population boom in Australia ~ Fastest growing suburbs in Sydney

// // // ]]>// Sydney’s population has surpassed the 4.5 milion mark for the first time with the inner-west area of Canada Bay the fastest growing area according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Suburbs in the City … Continue reading

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Housing Shortage – extract from HIA’s Housing to 2020 report

// // // ]]>// The Housing Industry Association estimates that over the next 10 years, Australia will need to build 1.92 million new dwellings to accommodate the rapid growth of the Australian population which is projected to reach 36 million … Continue reading

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Biggest Australian trade deal of $60 billion signed

// // // ]]>// The world’s first fully termed sales contract for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sourced from coal seam gas (CSG) has been signed between Britain’s BG Group and the state-owned Chia National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC). “This deal … Continue reading

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Metropolitan CBD vs outer fringes ~ pros and cons of city slicker vs surburbia

// // // ]]>// Traditional investment paradigm I know of many investors who steadfastly insist that properties within a certain radius of an Australian metropolitan CBD will outgrow those located more than say 20km or so in the outer fringes … Continue reading

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Melton proceeding with $15 billion urban regeneration plan

// // // ]]>// The Melton Shire Council is in the midst of formalising a major planning initiative which involves 2,400 hectares of vacant land between Paynes road at Rockbank and Toolern Creek in Melton South, locations which are 30km … Continue reading

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Emmadale Gardens ~ Gladstone’s new residential estate

// // // ]]>// Emmadale Gardens is a brand new residential development located in the Gladstone suburb of Kirkwood and is approximately 6km south of Gladstone town. Located on gently undulating hillside land, the variety of home styles include hillside … Continue reading

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Rhodes – an emerging residential and business hub in Sydney

// // // ]]>// Rhodes is a water foreshore suburb approximately 16km north west of Sydney CBD. It has water views over Homebush Bay and towards the Olympic Park. Serviced by a huge train station along Walker street, this suburb … Continue reading

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Recent sale of potential development sites in Melton

// // // ]]>// According to local agent Lorraine Johns of Stockdale & Leggo in Melton, properties with the potential for development such as dual occupancy have been snapped up the moment they were on the market. This could be … Continue reading

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How to find a property development site

// // // ]]>//   Here are some key issues when searching for a development site to build your house:   1. Research It is important to determine and decide in the first instance whether your intended development is to … Continue reading

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Abuse of visitors’ parking by residents – an instant solution

// // // ]]>// Residents abusing visitors’ parking bays is a problem experienced by occupants of most apartment blocks in major towns and cities where valuable parking space is scarce. Some residents who have more cars than their allocated number … Continue reading

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