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‘You’ve been getting away with it’: Housing Minister declares ‘war on dereliction’

‘You’ve been getting away with it’: Housing Minister declares ‘war on dereliction’

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

A new Derelict Property Tax was announced as part of Budget 2026 to replace the Derelict Sites Levy.

Homelessness charity raises concerns over Government’s ‘garden homes’ proposals

Homelessness charity raises concerns over Government’s ‘garden homes’ proposals

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Threshold has said there must be ‘robust’ safeguards and standards underpinning any new exemptions.

Government eases apartment size rules aiming to cut costs and boost supply

Government eases apartment size rules aiming to cut costs and boost supply

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The new guidelines reduce the minimum size of studio apartments from 37 square metres to 32 square metres.

Restrictions on vape products will reduce appeal to teenagers, senator says

Restrictions on vape products will reduce appeal to teenagers, senator says

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Currently, a one-off registration system exists for tobacco, but not for nicotine inhaling products.

Planning rules for garden cabins to be relaxed – but 'not a solution to housing crisis'

Planning rules for garden cabins to be relaxed – but 'not a solution to housing crisis'

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Exemptions are being considered which would exempt free-standing modular or cabin-style homes from planning permission.