Building approvals remain strong
“The housing industry experienced a strong month of approvals to end the financial year, with the number of new home approvals rising 4.0 per cent in June 2018,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Month: July 2018
New government school for Palmerston
The Territory Government has brought forward construction of a new primary school in Palmerston by two years, NT Education Minister Selena Uibo announced.
Feyre Home gets in bed with world’s finest cotton
Melbourne-based homewares brand launches Supima® cotton bedlinen range
Introducing Insights: The definitive guide to planning your dream bathroom
Drawing on more than 120 years of expertise, Rogerseller would like to share the insights and knoweldge gained from creating timeless bathroom collections.
New home sales rise for the first time in 2018
“New home sales rose 2.0 per cent in June 2018, the first rise,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Architect announced for new Esperance TAFE campus
Planning and design works have started for the new $17.8 million South Regional TAFE’s Esperance campus, with HASSELL announced as the architects for the project.
Stapled Structures and Build-to-Rent legislative package bring certainty
New rules that clarify the framework for institutional investment in real estate, including allowing investment in Build-to-Rent housing, have been warmly welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, although tax levels for international investors in Build-to-Rent remain a concern.
Australian Embassy to showcase Green Star credentials in the USA
Australia’s environmental credentials will be on show in the heartland of US politics when construction begins in 2020 on the new Australian Embassy in Washington D.C.
Mixed developments in capital city land markets
“Residential land prices have started to soften in some markets over the past year,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
CSR Gyprock launches Boundary Wall
A building system designed to maximise liveable space and provide a high level of acoustic separation for zero-lot-line developments
Jobs and affordable homes on the way to Arden
Arden will become a thriving new jobs hub with affordable housing, directly connected to turn-up-and-go train services at a brand new underground train station being built as part of the Metro Tunnel project.
Apprentices shine at HIA WA Apprentice Awards
The winners of the 2018 HIA WA Stratco Apprentice Awards were announced at Perth Arena on Friday 20 July 2018 at an impressive cocktail event attended by over 170 guests. HIA Brand Ambassador Scott Cam and Sports Personality Lachy Reid were entertaining and motivating hosts,…