Tag: affordable housing
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HOUSING FORUM ATTEMPTS TO TACKLE BYRON BAY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
A panel of experts have been searching for solutions to the housing emergency gripping the Byron Shire. The last forum of its kind was held back in 2017 – and now experts say the crisis has gotten far worse.
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NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPENED IN CASINO
Competition for rentals in the Northern Rivers remains fierce as the region grapples with the fall out of the flood disaster. But a fortunate few have secured a new place to call home in Casino – with the town’s latest affordable housing block, offering rents 25 per-cent below market value.
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HOUSING CRISIS WORSENS AFTER FLOOD DISASTER
An already difficult housing and rental market in the Northern Rivers has only worsened, since the flood crisis destroyed homes. Many have been left wondering when and how they are going to rebuild, all while still paying rent.
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BYRON BAY NOW SUBJECT TO 180 DAY SHORT TERM HOLIDAY LETTING RULES
Short-term holiday rentals in Byron Bay are now subject to a limit of 180 days. The blanket policy kicked in this month, but council now hopes to see the limit cut in half again.
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WEST GOSFORD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ONE STEP CLOSER
Work is progressing on a project to increase the availability of affordable housing in West Gosford. Compass Housing’s 56 unit block at Young Street has now had its roof sealed. It’s expected all work will be done and dusted by mid next year. The units are among nearly 250 the state government is building, under…
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GOSFORD AFFORDABLE HOUSING GIVEN GREEN LIGHT
A makeshift car park in Gosford will soon be transformed into an affordable housing block. The state government has approved plans for a 41-unit development on Beane Street. The project is expected to create 45 jobs during the construction process, which will begin in August. (VISION ONLY.)