Report calls for more housing diversity, urban infill
12 December 2017
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Residential construction activity set to rise in 2018-19
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Independent report shows unmet demand for medium-density developments in WA
WA Government: Western Australia's housing
construction activity will remain flat this financial year, but
conditions are forecast to pick up from 2018-19, according to a leading
industry report.
Housing Minister Peter Tinley officially launched the Housing Industry
Forecasting Group's (HIFG) 2017-18 report at an industry function
yesterday (November 30).
The HIFG provides government and industry with independent assessments
and forecasts of the outlook for housing starts in WA.
According to the report, the property market has been in a cyclical
downswing for the past few years and there remains a significant
shortage of affordable housing for Western Australians on low incomes.
The report also noted that a lack of diversity in Perth housing stock
remains a challenge and that there is an unmet demand for medium-density
developments.
The HIFG is a joint industry and government body comprised of
representatives from a diverse range including the Real Estate Institute
of WA, the Housing Industry Association, the Master Builders
Association, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA), the Urban
Development Institute of Australia (WA) the Chamber of Minerals and
Energy, Curtin University, Property Council, Landgate, Landcorp, the MRA
and Bankwest.
The departments of Communities; Planning, Lands and Heritage; the
Premier and Cabinet; and Treasury, as well as the Water Corporation are
also represented on the HIFG.
For a copy of the full report, visit http://www.hifg.net.au
Comments attributed to Housing Minister Peter Tinley:
"The HIFG's latest report highlights the ongoing challenge posed by the
lack of diversity in Perth's housing stock. The report also shows a
clear demand for well located, medium-density housing.
"The McGowan Government is well aware of these issues and its
METRONET
vision is designed to play an integral part in responding to the
challenges of diversity and affordability.
"METRONET is the long-term blueprint to connect our suburbs, reduce road
congestion and meet Perth's future planning needs, while providing
10,000 jobs and training places for people in WA.
"Through agencies such as Landcorp, the Department of Communities and
Keystart, the State Government has a track record in leading, partnering
and supporting innovative developments that demonstrate new approaches
to meeting the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse community.
"The delivery of infill housing - in a variety of built forms and key
locations - is pivotal in meeting this challenge.
"The HIFG is a great example of industry and government collaboration,
and we will continue to work with the broader housing industry to
improve the lives of Western Australians."
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