All posts tagged "residential"
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48News 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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112BuildingHousing 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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112BuildingFirst 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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189BuildingNew home building forecast to weaken further
There is no immediate end in sight to the new home building slump but a recovery is certainly on the horizon, according...
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179BuildingNew 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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193News 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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171BuildingRed 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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236BuildingZero 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...
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168News and ViewsStimulus measures yet to expand lending for new homes
“Lending to households building and purchasing new homes fell again in June (2019) to be 12.8 per cent lower in 2018/19 than...
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294BuildingSharp and shallow downturn in building approvals
“Building approvals in 2018/19 were 19.5 per cent lower than in the preceding year, making this the most significant market correction since...
