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Victoria Builder Suing CBA over ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Business
Wednesday June 6 2018

Victoria Builder Suing CBA over ‘Ponzi Scheme’

A Melbourne property developer is suing the Commonwealth Bank for millions of dollars over a "Ponzi scheme" he says was carried out by accountants living luxury...

Developers ‘Cash-in’ with Micro-Flat’s in Hong Kong
Residential
Wednesday June 21 2017

Developers ‘Cash-in’ with Micro-Flat’s in Hong Kong

With its marble-clad lobby, sweeping balcony views and sleek, modern decor, Donny Chan's apartment building would seem the kind of upscale tower most young Hong Kong...

Tripartite Contracting: Our Biggest Barrier
Business
Tuesday November 8 2016

Tripartite Contracting: Our Biggest Barrier

The idea that your common law rights are being upheld and respected in the construction industry is potentially one of the greatest misconceptions in Victoria.

Cowboy Developers Get off Easy
Safety
Tuesday November 1 2016

Cowboy Developers Get off Easy

The "cowboy" developers who illegally demolished an historic Melbourne pub have been handed another $15,000 fine for failing to cover up dumped asbestos.

Cowboy Developers Offer to Rebuild Heritage Pub
Commercial
Friday October 28 2016

Cowboy Developers Offer to Rebuild Heritage Pub

Developers who illegally demolished an historic Melbourne pub say they will rebuild it.

Rogue Developers Dump Dangerous Asbestos
Safety
Thursday October 27 2016

Rogue Developers Dump Dangerous Asbestos

Developers who illegally destroyed a Melbourne pub and then allegedly carted dangerous asbestos through the city have been labelled "a bunch of rogues" by the state...

Will Cash Strapped Gov’ts Trade Floor Space for Infrastructure Funding?
Business
Tuesday July 12 2016

Will Cash Strapped Gov’ts Trade Floor Space for Infrastructure Funding?

Just imagine a new version of Private Public Partnerships in a few decades' time, where developers are asked to provide schools, health centres, parks and key...

Development Risk in New Zealand
Residential
Wednesday June 22 2016

Development Risk in New Zealand

For the last couple of years, there has been a clamour by most opposition political parties for the government to do something about the rampaging Auckland...

SA Retains Elected Councilors on Development Assessment Panels
Zoning
Wednesday April 20 2016

SA Retains Elected Councilors on Development Assessment Panels

Elected councilors in South Australia will not be entirely removed from development assessment panels under new planning laws passed in both houses of parliament despite other...

Residential
25 Jul, 2018
Queensland Developers Ignored Warning Signs: analyst

Tumbling Brisbane apartment prices and rising investor defaults have been blamed on developers and lenders failing to heed the obvious warnings signs.

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Business
26 Jan, 2018
Queensland in No Rush to Ban Developer Political Donations

Lapsed laws to ban property developer donations to political parties in Queensland will be reintroduced within the next six months, but not immediately, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...

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Business
27 Oct, 2016
Victoria Govt Takes Cowboy Developers to VCAT

The developer 'cowboys' who illegally destroyed a Melbourne pub will be hauled before the planning tribunal in a bid to force them to rebuild it.

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Business
31 Jul, 2015
Melbourne Wants Development Partner for Queen Vic Market

Plans to transform the Queen Victoria Market precinct and add as much as half a billion dollars in new property to the area are fast gathering...

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Business
5 May, 2015
Stockland Primed to Deliver Stronger-than-expected Results

A booming housing market and strong retail spending help deliver Stockland a rise in full year earnings.

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