Melbourne leads on zoning reforms
Saturday 11th July, 2026
A new Australian zoning atlas shows Melbourne allows medium‑density homes on most residential land, while other capitals remain heavily restricted, slowing housing supply progress.
This gives Rightmove a chance to comment on housing supply and planning reform lessons from Australia for the UK market, especially about unlocking gentle density in cities.
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Why have we flagged this?
A national study mapping zoning and density highlights planning barriers to housing supply — this directly affects UK housing debates where Rightmove can provide market data and comment.
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