TasWater scraps developer waiver after price hike blocked
TasWater has announced it will drop a two-year waiver of fixed charges for property developers, driving up construction costs during a housing shortage.
Why it mattersNew housing is already scarce and expensive in Tasmania. Removing builder incentives makes it harder and costlier to construct the homes the state needs.
AustraliaTasmanian families searching for affordable homes face higher building costs. The move affects housing supply in a state where affordability is already critical.
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