by David Collyer | Oct 17, 2012 | Press Releases
17 October 2012 The survey of Victorian local government candidates conducted by Prosper Australia ahead of the 26 October election reveals few candidates understand where and how councils are funded. “We learned only a handful appreciate Site Value Rating is a...
by David Collyer | Oct 11, 2012 | Commentary
Prosper Australia recently surveyed all Victorian local government candidates on rating issues. The survey has now closed and the results are in. Voters can examine candidate responses by LGA here. Please click on the candidate’s name to see their comments. Our...
by David Collyer | Sep 12, 2012 | Commentary
Toby Johnstone in the Sydney Morning Herald is at it again, suggesting renovating for profit in Sydney makes sense. On September 8 he profiled 50 Princes Street Bexley where a bright-eyed couple spent 5 years reclaiming a ‘swamp’. The property is now for sale at...
by David Collyer | Sep 7, 2012 | Articles
Reprinted from On Line Opinion 6 Sept 2012 The apathy of economists about the costs and burdens imposed upon modest citizens is staggering, as though this is their natural lot and there is nothing to be done. Housing is a perfect example. We see young adults rejecting...
by David Collyer | Aug 29, 2012 | Press Releases
29 August 2012 The Baillieu Government has deliberately failed in its reforms to the Fire Services Levy announced today. A charge on land and buildings will replace the levy on fire insurance and end the ‘free ride’ enjoyed by the uninsured. “The failure is one of...