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Market 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, without fear of overheating house prices,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 23, 2019

Red 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 Economist.

Aug 21, 2019

Targeting employers flouting workplace safety rules

A new workplace health and safety awareness campaign targeting employers who risk workers’ lives is warning they face tough penalties if they do the wrong thing.

Aug 21, 2019

Building ministers need to maintain momentum on regulation compliance and enforcement

Australia’s building ministers must continue the momentum on building regulation compliance and enforcement to deliver better outcomes for property owners and tenants.

Aug 20, 2019

Zero 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 market slow to pick up on easy opportunities for improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

Aug 15, 2019

Property ownership still great Australian dream

More than 70% of Australians still consider property ownership to be the Great Australian Dream, new data has found.

Aug 15, 2019

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New apartment design standards to improve neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government will introduce new design standards for the outside of apartment buildings, to ensure new developments are built to a high-quality, and improve the look and feel of local neighbourhoods.

Aug 14, 2019

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Ai Group welcomes the release of Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Audit

“Infrastructure Australia’s audit points both to successes and shortcomings in the approaches to Australia’s economic and social infrastructure. Notwithstanding the impressive current pipeline of projects, the Audit points to the need for further investment, more farsighted planning and better coordination,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes…

Aug 13, 2019

Infrastructure critical to city transformation: Audit

Australia’s new Infrastructure Audit is a clarion call for the need to keep investing in infrastructure to support the economic and social transformation of our major cities.

Aug 13, 2019

Interiors turning Japanese – Minerva Cord Lounge Chair

Satara Australia’s designers and buyers have scoured the world’s leading furniture fairs for inspiration and developed some exciting new collections and designs that were launched to Australian and New Zealand design communities at both Denfair at MCEC and Decor & Design over the last 2…

Aug 13, 2019

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Construction opportunities coming

The NT Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development will be releasing a Request for Proposals for the construction of Social Housing Head Leased dwellings in Darwin and Tennant Creek.

Aug 12, 2019

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Local builder Mincove Homes claims yet another award

On Saturday 20th of July 2019, several employees from Mincove Homes attended the Master Builders NSW Regional Excellence Awards in Ulladulla. The event is held as a celebration for local builders of the region and gives them all a chance to showcase their best work.

Aug 8, 2019