Housing finance continues to fall
“ABS data released reinforces the trend of a market continuing to ease back from record highs,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
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$58 million in Council infrastructure grants and subsidies up for grabs
Queensland’s 77 councils are set to share in $58 million worth of local government grants and subsidies from the QLD Government, with applications opening on Monday (14 January 2019).
New home approvals at 5-year low as credit crunch bites harder
Figures for November 2018 show that new approvals for dwellings are down to their lowest since August 2013 as the chill from the credit crunch becomes even more visible.
New land values for NSW released
The NSW Valuer General released the land values for every parcel of land across NSW. The land values are for the value of the land only, as at 1 July 2018.
New communities to ease housing demand and create jobs
The Victorian Government is boosting land supply and making housing more affordable, with two new communities in Melbourne’s north-west.
Slowing migration weighs on population growth
“Governments don’t need to cut migration, the economy is doing that task for them,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
APRA decision on interest-only lending
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed APRA’s announcement that it will remove its supervisory benchmark on interest-only residential mortgages.
Improving housing affordability
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Labor’s announcement it will support incentives to meet the need for affordable housing for low to middle income earners.
Adelaide backs bigger population … if it’s properly planned
Landmark polling has revealed that 74% of Adelaideans believe population growth is good, as long as it’s properly planned.
Sensible heads required on immigration policy
Sensible heads need to prevail regarding Australia’s immigration policy said the Housing Industry Association, following COAG’s determination to make population planning and management a standing item on their agenda.
Strengthening our collective: BVN announces Co-CEOs
BVN announces a change in its leadership team; both Neil Logan and Ninotschka Titchkosky will be Co-CEOs of the global BVN studio, effective January 2019.
Enterprise bargaining has served Australia well and needs to be preserved
“Australia’s enterprise bargaining system has been a major contributor to Australia’s strong economic performance and growth in living standards over the past 25 years. The key merits of the system have not altered over time. It is in the interests of businesses and their employees…