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.
Year: 2018
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.
Housing credit squeeze prompts policy reset
“The removal of the restriction on interest-only lending is essential to addressing the concerning decline in credit growth for new housing,” said Tim Reardon, HIA Principal 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.
Turning old clothes into high-end building materials
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an effective process to turn old clothing and textiles into high-quality building products such as flat panels.
New home sales lift
“After a string of weak months, it is pleasing to see new home sales finishing the year on a slightly more positive note,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
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.
2018 Gyprockers Choice Awards winners
CSR Gyprock celebrated the work of serious Gyprockers with the 2018 Gyprockers Choice Awards, held between June and November 2018.
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.
Industry welcomes Queensland Government Build-to-rent support
The Queensland property industry has welcomed a commitment from the QLD Government to catalyse the development of ‘Build-to-Rent’ residential projects through a new pilot subsidy program.
$27.5 million NAIF loan to upgrade Ayers Rock Airport
A Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan of $27.5 million will help upgrade the Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport.
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.