{"id":138,"date":"2025-12-08T22:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nahil@citywidelpi.com.au"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T22:52:15","slug":"from-bankstown-to-lakemba-how-new-planning-rules-are-creating-real-options-for-south-west-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citywidelpi.com.au\/bankstown\/from-bankstown-to-lakemba-how-new-planning-rules-are-creating-real-options-for-south-west-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"From Bankstown to Lakemba: How New Planning Rules Are Creating Real Options For South West Sydney Locals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Across South West Sydney, the map is shifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">New NSW planning rules around <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">transport hubs<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0and <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">medium-density housing<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0are changing what can be built near key train and metro stations. Bankstown, parts of the Sydenham\u2013Bankstown corridor, and several nearby centres are all in focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">You\u2019ll hear terms like \u201cTOD precincts\u201d, \u201clow and mid-rise housing\u201d and \u201cshop-top\u201d development. Underneath the jargon is a simple idea: put more homes and mixed-use buildings near stations, jobs, and services, rather than pushing growth further and further out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">From a finance perspective, the key issue is how these planning shifts translate into real opportunities \u2013 or risks \u2013 for local property owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">So let\u2019s bring it down to street level and look at <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">what this could mean for you<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0if you live in, invest in, or run a business in Bankstown and the broader south west corridor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">What\u2019s Actually Changing In South West Sydney?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Without getting lost in policy detail, here\u2019s the practical picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">1. More homes near Bankstown Station<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Bankstown has been identified as a priority for additional housing and mixed-use development around the station and metro. Over time, this<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">can mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"xltrn16573\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"6eobw16574\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Taller residential and mixed-use buildings closer to the centre<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"tql7h16577\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">More <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">shop-top housing<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0(commercial at street level, units above)<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"md5y016582\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">A stronger focus on Bankstown as a hub for jobs, health, education and services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">2. Renewal along the Sydenham\u2013Bankstown line<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Stations such as Lakemba, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Belmore, and Canterbury are also part of the long-term renewal story. As transport upgrades roll through, planning work tends to follow with:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"qiyrq16589\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"6l7ma16590\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">More people living close to stations<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"73h4q16593\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Older stock (houses, older walk-ups, tired shops) becoming a candidate for renewal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">3. More medium-density options in surrounding suburbs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">In parts of suburbs like <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Yagoona, Greenacre, Revesby, Condell Park and beyond<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">, policy is moving toward more:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"botmd16602\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"fb6zt16603\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Duplexes and dual occupancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"blcca16606\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Townhouses and terraces<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"k2dxm16609\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Smaller \u201cwalk-up\u201d unit blocks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">The planning layer is important. But the real conversation we\u2019re having with clients is about <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">what they can do<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">with their property and borrowing power<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0in this new environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Key Projects Powering Bankstown\u2019s Next Chapter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">In addition to the planning changes, a few major projects are reshaping how people live, work, and travel in and around Bankstown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">1. Sydney Metro Southwest: Bankstown as a<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">True Interchange<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Bankstown is becoming one of South West Sydney\u2019s most important public transport hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">The <\/span><a class=\"aLBt9 OoU-J\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/ministerial-releases\/southwest-metro-works-closer-to-completion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Sydney Metro City &amp; Southwest project<\/span><\/u><\/a><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\"> is converting the old T3 line between Sydenham and Bankstown into a high-frequency metro, with modern, fully accessible stations and trains running every few minutes during peak periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">For locals, this means<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"lnf3416634\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"odssf16635\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Faster, more reliable trips into the CBD and across the metro network<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"1orrt16638\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">A genuine \u201cturn up and go\u201d service that makes car-free or car-light living more realistic<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"y5bcl16641\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Stronger long-term demand for homes, shops and services within walking distance of the station<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"wa53h16644\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Being close to a genuine metro station usually makes it easier to attract tenants, retain tenants, and increase value over time, particularly for quality apartments and mixed-use buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">2. Bankstown Train Station Upgrade<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">B<\/span>ankstown\u2019s existing train station is also getting a major lift so it can function as a proper gateway between Sydney Trains and the new metro line.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrades include:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"mvq9t16653\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"i4un316654\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">New metro platforms with safety screen doors<\/li>\n<li id=\"nij9916657\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Improved accessibility and concourse areas<\/li>\n<li id=\"you2q16660\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">A new plaza space connecting the north and south sides of the centre, with room for retail and dining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>In property terms, a better station and public plaza usually mean:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"mbj2f16665\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"oodpy16666\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Improved street appeal and pedestrian traffic around the station<\/li>\n<li id=\"a8m2j16669\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">A stronger case for shop-top housing and mixed-use projects<\/li>\n<li id=\"xxg7y16672\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">This\u00a0usually draws in more tenants, both residential and commercial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>For owners and investors, upgrades like this can make a basic buy-and-hold near the station more attractive or\u00a0open the door to freshening up an older building or doing a small redevelopment.<\/p>\n<h3>3. New Bankstown Hospital and\u00a0Health Precinct<\/h3>\n<p>On the health side, the new <a class=\"aLBt9 OoU-J\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/health-and-wellbeing\/health-infrastructure-projects\/new-bankstown-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>Bankstown Hospital project<\/u><\/a> and ongoing use of the existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital site will effectively create a larger health and education precinct in Bankstown.<\/p>\n<p>Why this matters for property and finance:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"cte5c16691\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"95vnh16692\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Health precincts support stable employment and a steady flow of staff, patients and visitors<\/li>\n<li id=\"8xls116695\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">This\u00a0underpins demand for rental housing, short-stay accommodation and nearby services<\/li>\n<li id=\"cin8t16700\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Over time, parts of the area can shift from being seen mainly as \u201cresidential\u201d to being a jobs and services hub as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>For investors, including SMSF and faith-conscious clients, well-selected property near major health infrastructure can support long-term, income-focused strategies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">4. Property Opportunities In South West Sydney<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you combine:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"um3m116709\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"9cdw116710\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">A new metro station and upgraded interchange<\/li>\n<li id=\"yph6816713\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">A major hospital and health precinct<\/li>\n<li id=\"j2qf916716\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">State-backed planning which\u00a0encourages more homes around stations and centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2026you get a very different picture of Bankstown and its surrounds over the next 10\u201320 years.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the property opportunities clients are exploring with us include:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"iz8qd16725\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"q7gzs16726\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Apartments near stations\u00a0Targeting well-located units within walking distance of metro and train stations in Bankstown and nearby suburbs.<\/li>\n<li id=\"12ze016730\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Mixed-use and shop-top housing\u00a0Looking at older single-storey shops near the centre as future mixed-use projects, combining ground-floor retail with residential above.<\/li>\n<li id=\"w6ml616734\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Medium-density infill\u00a0Duplexes, townhouses and small unit blocks on suitably zoned sites in suburbs like Yagoona, Greenacre, Condell Park and Revesby.<\/li>\n<li id=\"6s6uu16738\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\">Strategic landholdings\u00a0Owners of properties near the metro, hospital, or within key planning areas are exploring whether to hold, improve, redevelop, or partner with a small developer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is where the finance strategy becomes just as important as the planning rules. The right structure \u2013 whether a construction loan, mixed-use facility, SMSF lending or a low-doc solution for experienced operators \u2013 often determines whether an opportunity stays on paper or becomes a real project.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Concrete Options for<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Local Owners and<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Investors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Here are some real-life situations we see in South West Sydney and the types of financing paths people often explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">1. Owner-occupier with an older house near a station<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Think of a typical block in Bankstown, Lakemba, Punchbowl or Wiley Park: older home, decent land size, close to the train line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">In these cases, owners are often weighing up whether to:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"eadz116758\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"jjfu116759\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Knock down and build a duplex<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"42cqe16762\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Live in one side and rent the other<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"u4gir16765\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Keep space for extended family<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"n0fad16768\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Or simply improve the existing home and keep future redevelopment as a \u201cone day\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Finance usually centres on releasing equity from the current property, funding design and approvals, then using a construction loan that\u2019s drawn down in stages. The key questions are: <\/span><em><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">What does council actually allow here? What will it cost? And does the end value and rental income justify the move?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">2. Small business owner with a shop or warehouse<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Here we\u2019re talking about people who own a shop, office or small warehouse in or near a local centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Some are looking to add a level of apartments above their shops. Others are thinking longer term about a fresh mixed-use building to replace an older, single-level one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Many just want to tidy up their lending and be ready if an opportunity arises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">On the finance side, the conversation is usually about:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"m5zlq16782\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"feeu216783\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Whether a commercial or residential-style loan suits the property<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"g6m6916786\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">How lenders view a mix of retail and residential income<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"1bnwh16789\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Whether existing equity can be used to fund early design and DA costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Mixed-use sits in a grey area for lenders, so cash flow, tenant strength, and overall project risk become important.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">3. SMSF investors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">For SMSF investors, this is usually about long-term planning rather than quick wins. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Most are focused on building a steady retirement income, already have an SMSF, or are considering setting one up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">They might be looking at:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"xr5jf16800\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"6dpae16801\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Units or mixed-use properties close to transport and services\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"1euqk16804\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Small projects with family or trusted partners, where one or more finished dwellings are held for the long term\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">When we sit down with SMSF clients, we often talk through:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"hzuxu16809\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"l1qyq16810\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">SMSF lending rules and limits\u00a0 (link to SMSF blog)<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"sabxc16813\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">How rent and super contributions can support the loan over time\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"0hpp816816\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">How much borrowing the fund can realistically take on without putting retirement plans under pressure\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">4. Small developers and builders already active in the area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">These clients usually know the suburbs and zoning well. They are looking at corner sites, duplex and townhouse streets, or small unit and mixed-use blocks close to centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">They\u2019re usually aiming for a model they can reuse, such as a townhouse layout that suits several blocks or a small-unit design that fits likely planning controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Funding discussions tend to focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"cvyk016827\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"uoupk16828\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Development finance for smaller projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"gbvgx16831\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Pre-sale requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"xaocx16834\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Low-doc or alt-doc options where the track record is strong but the paperwork doesn\u2019t fit neatly into a box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"etpgj16837\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">How to structure multiple projects so equity and cash flow aren\u2019t stretched too thin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Part of our job is to help them grow without taking on so many sites that the numbers stop working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">The Risks And Realities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Planning changes create possibilities, but they also add complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Some key realities to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"ajckq16848\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"8hyyw16849\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Not every property near a station will be up-zoned or financially viable to redevelop<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"sa0xu16852\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Councils, the State Government and communities are still working through how some of these policies land on the ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"973rg16855\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Construction and finance markets move faster than planning documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">This is why it\u2019s important to look at <\/span><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">your specific block, borrowing position and time horizon<\/span><\/strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">, rather than just the headline that \u201cBankstown is changing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">How Citywide LPI Supports South West Sydney \u2013 and Beyond<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Citywide LPI Bankstown is based in South West Sydney and very much part of the local community, but we also help clients across wider Sydney and interstate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">We work with:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"siihp16868\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"g5qq616869\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Homeowners looking at duplexes, townhouses or rebuilds<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"j6dlj16872\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Small business owners thinking about shop-top or mixed-use options<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"ctvjy16875\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">SMSF and faith-conscious investors planning long-term strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"7p3xc16878\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Builders and small developers needing development or low-doc finance<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"bb3nd16881\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">People who need to get their credit profile into shape before applying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">We don\u2019t expect you to fit neatly into a box. Most clients fall into more than one of these categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Our role is to:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul id=\"ep5f616888\" class=\"mC7BJ\">\n<li id=\"p6xkw16889\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Understand your properties, income and existing loans<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"j3wrm16892\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Listen to what you\u2019re trying to achieve over the next few years<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"vwtgr16895\" class=\"fU8f2\" dir=\"auto\"><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">Explain, in plain language, what your finance options look like from here<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">If you\u2019re not sure what these planning or lending changes mean for your address or your next project, this is<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">exactly the kind of conversation we\u2019re here for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">You bring the details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">We <\/span><\/strong><a class=\"aLBt9 OoU-J\" href=\"\/contact-us\" target=\"_top\" rel=\" noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong><u><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\">help you make sense of the numbers<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-hook=\"foreground-color\"> and the pathways.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New NSW planning rules around transport hubs and medium-density housing are changing what can be built near key train and metro stations. 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