The NSW Government announced a considerable reduction in the minimum size for housing lots in Sydney’s outer growth suburbs, effective immediately. The standard minimum lot size of 250 square metres will still apply, and where close to transport and town centres lot sizes may be further reduced to 125 square metres (SMH). The Sydney Morning […]
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Good news for developers and builders as the NSW Government announces new approval pathways for residential properties
Posted date: October 7th 2014 . Author Gregory Preston .
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Demand for industrial space expected for the North West
Posted date: October 7th 2014 . Author Gregory Preston .
After being cited as a ‘growth area’ by the government in the infrastructure plans of the 2014-25 NSW Budget, demand for industrial space in the North West is expected to grow. Recent Preston Rowe Paterson reports suggest there have been significant leases signed to industrial properties over 1,000sqm in the rental market. Macquarie Park emerged […]
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The impact of recent changes to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety) Regulation on property values
Posted date: August 15th 2014 . Author Gregory Preston .
As of July 18th 2014 a number of changes came into play for the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety) Regulation. These include changes to requirements for Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) and Construction Certificates (CCs), such as the removal of building fire safety reports when submitting a CDC. The NSW Government Building Professionals Board […]
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Bid to give first home buyers access to their superannuation
Posted date: August 7th 2014 . Author Gregory Preston .
Nick Xenophon is proposing a new law that will allow first home buyers to use their superannuation to purchase property. Xenophon, a SA independent senator, backs the plan for new home buyers to borrow money from their super accounts to assist in securing a deposit (The Adviser). Suggestions for the government to adopt a similar […]
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How can Preston Rowe Paterson assist Significant Investor Visa holders?
Posted date: June 18th 2014 . Author Gregory Preston .
The Significant Investor Visa (SIV) rolled out on the 24th of November 2012, and as a result Australia has seen an increase in high net worth individuals. Preston Rowe Paterson Sydney can assist Significant Investor Visa applicants from start to finish with direct or indirect investment properties; making the overall process quick, easy and enjoyable! […]
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