403- R-Code Reforms Explained ft. Aaron Sice

Host Trent Fleskens opens with a Perth market update, noting slowing conditions as listings rise, strong competition for quality homes, weaker demand for inferior properties, transactions in the 600s, and uncertainty ahead of an interest-rate decision. He then interviews Aaron Sice from HIA about proposed R-Codes reforms aimed at unlocking subdivision potential in R20-and-under areas, with likely impacts across suburbs such as Joondalup/Ocean Reef and Booragoon–Melville–Willetton–Lynwood, while minimum lot sizes remain. They discuss how ancillary dwellings and subdivision could increase dwelling yields, cautioning not all blocks are suitable and noting constraints like sewer and protected-tree policies. Aaron outlines streamlining changes including splitting the codes by housing type, expanding DA exemptions up to four dwellings/apartments, and simplifying rules (setbacks, privacy, site cover removal), plus proposals like three-storey R40, greater cut/fill allowances, and removing minimum parking requirements.