Good design and better regulation key to boosting housing supply, architects say
Australia's peak architecture body is calling for regulatory reform and quality design to increase housing supply. They welcomed a government inquiry into housing bottlenecks.
How will regulatory reform and design changes affect housing construction in Australia?
Builders and tradespeople could see changes to approval processes and design requirements. Regulatory reform may affect project timelines and compliance obligations.
Key takeaways
- Australia's peak architecture body is pushing for regulatory reform to ease housing supply bottlenecks.
- A government inquiry into housing bottlenecks has been welcomed by the architecture sector.
- Quality design is being flagged as a key factor alongside regulation in boosting housing supply.
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