More than a billion dollars saved for first home buyers
Victorians buying their first home have saved more than a billion dollars thanks to stamp duty concessions and first home owner grants introduced by the Victorian Government.
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Cities, infrastructure and housing in focus in new ministry
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement of the new Federal Government ministry.
Making housing a priority
“Housing is a national priority and the appointment of Michael Sukkar as Minister for Housing is recognition of this fact,” stated Graham Wolfe, HIA’s Managing Director.
Victorian Budget delivers on election promises and more training, but business costs remain high
“The Victorian Government has delivered on many of its election promises in this year’s (2019) Budget, despite difficult budget circumstances,” Victorian Head of Ai Group, Tim Piper, said.
Australians reject risky changes to property tax
The Property Council of Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition on 2019’s federal election result.
Growing cities must be federal policy priority
The Property Council of Australia has called for cities policy to be a priority for the next federal government.
Skilled migration crucial to housing
“Recent proposals to make changes to the ‘457’ skilled working visa will not address the bigger problem of how to fill the shortage of skilled trades people available to build new homes and apartments,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.
Apprenticeship focus in Labor training plan welcome
“Ai Group welcomes the ALP’s Plan for Skills, TAFE and Apprentices. This plan squarely focusses on strengthening the skills and training system, with a special emphasis on apprenticeships,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.
Labor’s Budget Reply
“Master Builders welcomes Labor’s commitment to help train 150,000 extra apprenticeships in areas of skill shortage (as is the case in building and construction) and 10,000 young Australians to do a pre-apprenticeship program but seeks more of a focus and investment in not for profit…
Leave capital gains tax and negative gearing alone
A report released by the Housing Industry Association shows that the majority of Australian voters do not understand Labor’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. It also shows that the majority of people want a proper review before any changes take place.
Budget surplus rests on a healthy housing market
Today’s (April 2 2019) federal budget and its growth projections are heavily reliant on Australia’s falling housing markets holding up, according to the Property Council of Australia.