News

We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.

Koala

SEQ: Balancing housing and koalas

The Institute recently held a workshop with Department of Environment and Science and the Planning Group of Queensland Treasury regarding assessment of development under the new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy and revised koala regulations.
Road

Main Roads results a priority

Assisting projects to get timely and balanced approvals from the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a priority for the Institute.
Body Corporate

Improved body corporate regulations

The Institute's efforts to work with the government on the review of the Body and Community Management regulations has been fruitful.

Gold Coast announces incentives

A range of incentives are available to the property development and construction industry as City of Gold Coast announces measures to stimulate work and boost local employment.

Council releases housing study

Logan City Council has released its Housing Study indicating that the region will continue to experience strong population and housing growth for at least 15 years.
Churches of Christ Housing Services

When houses become homes, homes become communities

Ahead of the completion of Churches of Christ Housing Service’s latest development at Bongaree on Bribie Island, we spoke with Bribie Island Housing Chaplain Luke Finlay to find out more about how chaplains walk the housing journey with residents.
Stormwater

New stormwater device options

The Institute has been instrumental in the introduction of a new, more sensible Stormwater Quality Device national protocol on the Gold Coast, resulting in reduced project costs and a greater variety of solutions for members.

BIFOLA hits now: check new requirements

October 1 is the date some new requirements arising from the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA Act) come into play.

State Government Infrastructure charges cap and SARA fee increases

The Infrastructure Charges cap is up by 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees are up by 1.8%. In light of the challenging economic conditions, the decision to increase state fees during a global pandemic and...

Street design manual: walkable neighbourhoods

Aligning with the Queensland Government’s introduction of the Healthy and active communities mandatory provisions, the Street Design Manual: Walkable Neighbourhoods is live and available for members to support planning for and delivering walkable neighbourhoods.
Affordability

Tackling the affordability puzzle

Housing affordability is a key election issue for governments at state and federal levels as well as a major issue for developers. Here, we talk to Peet Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore about his company’s approach to delivering affordable...