New house sales continue to slide in 2018
“The first half of 2018 has seen a renewed downward trend in new house sales,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Month: June 2018
Heritage living highlighted in award-winning building design
From State Savings Bank to stylish apartment, the new living quarters extending from the heritage-protected 1920s building is a city dweller’s dream.
Stamp duty revenue hits new record
“Australian homebuyers paid out over $21 billion in stamp duty to state governments during the 2017/18 financial year – and the total cost of the tax is expected to get even bigger over the next few years,” explained HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.
Labor’s call on SME company tax cuts a blow to builders
Master Builders Australia is bitterly disappointed with Labor’s pledge to ramp up the tax burden for thousands of small and medium building businesses.
Complete Bathroom Style
For a sophisticated bathroom aesthetic, finish your bathroom with the complete Eccentric by Rogerseller collection of tapware, spouts and new bathroom accessories.
2018 Wiring Rules are now available for licensed electrical practitioners
Standards Australia announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand.
New Australian electrical wiring Standard
“Ai Group welcomes the publication of an important new Standard relating to the critical area of electrical equipment. The Australian-New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ 3000:2018 Electrical Wiring Rules) is the most significant review of the Code in over two decades,” Ai Group, Chief Executive, Innes Willox,…
Australian Infrastructure Plan progress report
The progress report released on the key recommendations of the 2016 Australian Infrastructure Plan shows that we are heading in the right direction but more needs to be done to create great Australian cities.
Lighting design for the perfect family home
A dated 1920s Californian Bungalow, located in Glen Iris, Victoria, has been transformed into a Nordic inspired, blush-toned wonderland, in five short months. The norsuHOME, built by Nat from norsu Interiors and her husband Dan, is a family home that exudes visual design and practicality,…
Extending our levy City wide to provide more affordable housing
A proposal to extend the City of Sydney’s affordable housing levy across the entire local government area will open for public comment, following a review by the NSW Government.
Planning policy must continue to look forward
“The State Opposition’s announcement that it will re-introduce residential planning controls that restrict low density, low impact redevelopment if elected in November 2018, would be a backwards step for housing in Victoria,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.
Housing for Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ needs better planning
Australia is about to experience a ‘silver tsunami’ with the population aged over 65 growing at a rate never seen before.