All posts tagged "Housing"
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397BuildingHIA welcomes focus on Australia’s VET sector
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s focus on improving and reforming Australia’s Vocational Education and Training sector.
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446BuildingStable population growth will support building activity
“Stable population growth is a welcome development for the residential building industry as it will support the industry as it recalibrates to...
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513News and ViewsFirst home buyer deposit scheme moves ahead
HIA welcomes the Government’s introduction of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Bill (NHFIC) providing a platform to establish the First...
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583BuildingHousing construction slow-down impact on GDP
The September 2019 GDP figure reflects the impact of the slow-down in housing construction activity on the Australian economy.
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469BuildingFirst home buyers surge
“First home buyers are continuing to take advantage of a less competitive environment and more affordable house prices. The number of loans...
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589Building
Housing market continues to cool
“Building approvals continued to cool particularly in the apartment market,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
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419BuildingNew home sales remain slow
“Sales for the three months to July (2019) increased by 6.1 per cent on the preceding quarter and remained down by 12.8...
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454News and ViewsMarket to stabilise 20 per cent below peak
“The easing of wider economic and housing market conditions has given rise to a situation where monetary and fiscal stimulus is possible,...
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432BuildingRed tape and taxes account for half of a house and land package
“Half of the cost of a house and land package in Sydney is red tape and taxes,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief...
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525BuildingZero Energy Homes the way of the future
Net Zero Energy Homes in Melbourne, Townsville, Canberra and Perth housing developments have been validated as achievable and affordable, but highlighted a...
