housing development
New tax a threat to housing
Corangamite Shire Council’s vision for Cobden’s future has the potential to provide an additional 600 new homes in the community, but a windfall gains tax starting from July 1 would tax property owners who rezone their land.
Council sessions seek landowner discussion
Colac West landowners still have a chance to pitch their ideas for the development of land for housing near Deans Creek in Colac West.
Session to plan future of housing in Colac West
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking community input for the development of land for housing near Deans Creek in Colac West.
Colac housing zoning proposal goes to minister
Residents and ratepayers could soon have a say on a proposed rezoning at Elliminyt, with Colac Otway Shire Council backtracking on an “opt-out” approach to the project.
State ‘money grab’ hurts housing plans
A new state property tax unfairly slugs regional communities and will slow down desperately needed housing development in Colac, local industry leaders and MPs say.
GROWING PAINS: Housing spread would impact sporting club
A Colac sporting club will likely have to move after 143 years as housing development encroaches too close to its shooting range.
Affordable rental plan for council-owned estate
Developers interested in council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street would have to guarantee 15 per cent of the site for affordable rentals under a council proposal.
PUT IN A GRANNY FLAT: Council encourages landowners to build in back yards
More granny flats and bungalows could help with Colac’s housing crunch, and Colac Otway Shire Council will write to owners of vacant properties in a bid to speed up supply.