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Granny Flat Rules Australia 2026: Cost, Approval & Tax by State

This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team. See our Editorial Policy for sourcing standards and methodology. Granny flat rules have loosened across most of Australia in the past few years. States have lifted size caps, dropped minimum lot sizes and scrapped the family-only rental rule, which has made a backyard…
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Bringelly Property Development 2026: What’s Being Built and What It Means for Land Values

Bringelly property development in 2026 has entered a decisive execution phase, driven by major residential subdivisions and the emergence of transit-oriented high-density corridors nearby. The administrative boundary for the Birling Estate catchment now formally carries the new suburb name of Barker. This is a significant milestone that signals the corridor’s transition from rural land bank…
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Bankstown CBD Development 2026: Metro, Hospital and $3.9 Billion in Active Projects

This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team. See our Editorial Policy for sourcing standards and methodology. In 2026, Bankstown CBD development has reached an inflection point unprecedented in the suburb’s modern history. Three milestones are converging in a single calendar year: delivery of the Sydney Metro M1 Southwest rail infrastructure,…
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Austral Precinct Development 2026: Land Releases, Lot Supply and What’s Left

Concrete administrative decisions define the Austral precinct development 2026 pipeline. Liverpool City Council has finalised contribution plan boundary adjustments affecting the precinct’s southern extent. This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team. See our Editorial Policy for sourcing standards and methodology. Multiple state government planning instruments are reshaping lot delivery timelines…
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Dual Occupancy Australia 2026: The Complete Guide to Subdivision, DA vs CDC and Real Costs

In 2026, more Australian homeowners are turning their backyards into income-generating assets. Dual occupancy has become one of the most searched property strategies — and for good reason. This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team. See our Editorial Policy for sourcing standards and methodology. With housing supply shortfalls across NSW,…
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis 2026: The $33 Billion Investment Case

Goodman just paid $575 million for a single parcel of land in Western Sydney Aerotropolis at Badgerys Creek. ALDI received approval for a $1.15 billion automated distribution centre nearby. DHL quietly acquired a 24-hectare site in the same precinct for $140 million. Western Sydney Aerotropolis investment proposals grew from $9.8 billion to over $33 billion…
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Western Sydney Airport 2026: Opening Date, Airlines and How to Get There

Western Sydney Airport 2026 opened to passengers on 25 October 2026. After eight years of construction, NSW’s newest international hub welcomed its first commercial flight on 25 October. This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team. See our Editorial Policy for sourcing standards and methodology. This article covers every confirmed airline,…
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Leppington’s Development Pipeline Explained — Every Project, Every Status (2026)

South West Sydney is moving fast — and Leppington is at the centre of it. The volume of Leppington development projects in 2026 is unlike anything else in the region. Here is a full breakdown of every major project currently in the system. This article was produced and reviewed by the Australia Develops editorial team.…