Weekend Times


Google Workspace

Business News

Zoning isn’t to blame for Australia’s soaring house prices

  • Written by Mark Limb, Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology
Zoning isn’t to blame for Australia’s soaring house pricesJandrie Lombard/Shutterstock

Among the many explanations put forward for soaring home prices, one we hear repeatedly is zoning — the regulations that govern the purposes for which land can be used, including how densely people can be housed in different locations.

The real estate industry says if only we relaxed the zoning rules and allowed...

Read more: Zoning isn’t to blame for Australia’s soaring house prices

The Weekend Times Magazine

Why You Should Hire an Agent When Shopping For a Luxury Home

Many home buyers find themselves in a conundrum when they think about buying a luxury property. They're excited to shop for such an amazing home, but overwhelmed by the amount...

Baking Tools and Equipment Your Bakery Needs

It can be hard to resist the smell of fresh bread or devouring a freshly baked cake. Fortunately, some people have a knack for kneading dough and baking up a...

Box Mixers launches at home cocktail mixers

Box Mixers has announced its new range of zero alcohol cocktail mixers, made from all natural flavours, crafted to make drinking cocktails at home simple and convenient. Designed to appeal to...

Experienced Accident Lawyers Brisbane and Accident Compensation Claims

When a serious accident disrupts your life it can feel like everything changes overnight. Injuries often mean hospital visits ongoing medical treatment and weeks or even months off work. On...

A Complete Guide to Hiring Shipping Containers

Shipping containers are used for transferring various types of products over long distances, usually from one country to another. They are also used as storage containers. But people who hire...

The official ANZ launch of EPOS

Sydney - Following a panel discussion with Australian businessman Mark Bouris and panellists Alyce Tran, Scott Bidmead and Jahan Sheikh from Microsoft EPOS was launched. Attendees experienced...

The Psychology of Your Floor Plan: How Layout Shapes the Way You Live

When most people think about designing a new home, they focus on finishes, colours, or even the kitchen benchtop. But the quiet hero of liveability is the floor plan. A...

Does Sydney Australia Have a Good Nightlife Scene?

In the last several years, Sydney's nightlife has changed dramatically. The New South Wales state government adopted Draconian lockout regulations in 2014, forcing city center venues to close their doors...

Reliable Air Conditioning Installation for Comfortable Living

When it comes to creating a comfortable indoor environment, having a dependable cooling system is essential—especially during Melbourne’s unpredictable summers. A professional air conditioning installation not only ensures optimal temperature control...