All posts tagged "residential"
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414BuildingGDP headline conceals declining housing construction
The lift in GDP for the September 2019 quarter is welcome, but conceals a worrying decline in housing construction which will undermine...
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438BuildingNew home sales steady
“New Home Sales and Housing Finance data indicate that the housing market has stabilised over the past 6 months,” stated HIA Economist,...
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299BuildingFalling housing approvals demand government focus
An eight per cent fall in national dwelling approvals in October 2019 demands a response from all levels of government.
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270BuildingRocky recovery for building approvals
“Building approvals fell by 3.7 per cent in the three months to October 2019 after several months of positive growth,” stated HIA...
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293BuildingHIA welcomes commitment to reduce red tape
HIA welcomes the Government’s announcement that as part of its move to bring forward billions of dollars in infrastructure, it will also...
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436BuildingWhere will future housing affordability gains be made?
“The cuts to interest rates have more than offset the rise in home prices to ensure an ongoing improvement in housing affordability,”...
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247News and ViewsConfidence returning to housing market
“New home sales bounced back in September (2019) to return to levels seen during the latter half of 2018,” stated HIA Economist,...
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267News and ViewsSupport for first home buyers
Further detail about the Federal Government’s plan to help first home buyers through its loan deposit scheme is a welcome step in...
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News and Views
Residential Land Prices – A Key to Affordability
“The cost of land is one of the main components in determining the price of a new home,” said HIA Economist Angela...
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431BuildingExpensive properties drive market rebound
After recording the largest losses during the recent housing market downturn, the premium end of Sydney and Melbourne’s housing market is driving...
