Short stay crackdown supported by planning committee
The Hobart Planning Committee has supported a crackdown on short stay accommodation in Hobart which would prohibit new permits for entire home short stay accommodation in Hobart. LATEST. >>
Tasmania housing
Why the federal election will be the most important in history: Greens
“I’ve had trouble sleeping.”: The incumbent Tasmanian Greens Senator, Peter Whish-Wilson, says the upcoming federal election will be the most important in Australian history. WHY >>
Political heavyweight hired as UTAS ‘spin doctor’
The University of Tasmania has recruited Sue Hickey as a “spin doctor” to spruik their move to the inner city. WHAT HER ROLE WILL ENTAIL >>
SHOCK: Huge electric transformers to ‘blight’ Hobart’s skyline
Residents are up in arms about the big, “ugly”, high voltage transformers which could be rolled out across Hobart’s skyline. PLAN + WHAT THEY WILL LOOK LIKE >>
Support for empty homes tax to be introduced in Tassie
The Greens have backed the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania’s call for an empty homes tax to be introduced in the state after new data revealed over 500 local properties are sitting vacant.
Relief for Tasmanians crippled by building company collapse
Tasmanians affected by home building companies recently going into administration will be able to get their deposits back thanks to an insurance scheme being reintroduced by the government.
Average rental price in Hobart climbs over $500
Rental prices have continued to climb in Hobart, with a “typical dwelling” now renting for over $500 a week – are you coping in Hobart’s rental market? HAVE YOUR SAY + LATEST >>
Is a Hotondo Homes rescue package too little too late?
A government rescue package is on the way for Hotondo Home customers who lost their life savings when the New Town branch went bust, but those affected are worried it’s too late.
Hotondo heartache: Young family lose life savings
Roxy and Lachlan Goss lost their block of land and their entire life savings after sinking $260,000 into Hotondo Homes New Town before the company went bust. THEIR STORY >>
Tasmania rural estate expected to fetch eye-watering price
A sprawling rural estate in Tasmania’s north has hit the market, with the expectation it could fetch more than $10m. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE >>
Residents’ hopes fade as Liberals dig in on Outlet plan
Opponents of a planned fifth lane for the Southern Outlet say they believe the state government will push ahead with the project despite vocal community opposition. LATEST >>
‘This is not a trend’: Hotondo Homes Australia on Hobart bust
Hotondo Homes Australia has revealed what led to the Hobart arm of the construction franchise meeting its untimely demise. LATEST >>
New luxury hotel opens in the heart of Hobart
Tasmania’s newest high-end accommodation has opened in style, with the first guest being welcomed to the hotel in the Hobart CBD. TAKE A TOUR INSIDE >>
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