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First 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 Home Loan Deposit Scheme announced during 2019’s Federal election.

Sep 16, 2019

Housing 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.

Sep 9, 2019

First 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 to first home buyers was up by 1.3 per cent for the month and 4.0 per cent for the three months to July…

Sep 9, 2019

Housing market continues to cool

“Building approvals continued to cool particularly in the apartment market,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Aug 30, 2019

New 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 per cent compared to this time last year (2018),” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 28, 2019

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

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

First home buyer deposit scheme moves ahead

Housing construction slow-down impact on GDP

First home buyers surge

Housing market continues to cool

New home sales remain slow

Market to stabilise 20 per cent below peak

Red tape and taxes account for half of a house and land package

Zero Energy Homes the way of the future

Property ownership still great Australian dream

Stimulus measures yet to expand lending for new homes

Sharp and shallow downturn in building approvals

More households renting as home ownership falls