FENCiT announces new insurance partner
FENCiT is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with insurance and risk management specialist Gallagher to provide services to its members throughout Australia.
Month: November 2018
ACCC authorises agreements to promote affordable housing
The ACCC has granted authorisation for arrangements between SA Housing Authority, Renewal SA and land and property developers, which are designed to increase Adelaide’s supply of affordable housing.
First public art museum to achieve 6 Star Green Star – Design rating
The growing importance of embedding holistic sustainability in our public infrastructure has been illustrated by the Art Gallery of NSW, which has achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Design review rating for its expansion, the Sydney Modern Project.
First home dream now a possibility in Melbourne’s inner north
Bespoke Melbourne developer SMA Projects is tackling rising house prices for first home buyers, negotiating longer settlements of up to nine months and allowing residents to move in and pay a monthly nominal fee which is credited against the eventual settlement.
Weaker migration weakens economy
“Governments should avoid whip-lash changes to migration strategies for fear of adversely impacting employment, wealth creation and revenue necessary to supply infrastructure and services,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Why COLORBOND® steel
Here in Australia, our buildings certainly face some pretty challenging weather conditions from extremes of heat and cold, to dust, rain, wind and hail.
Australian first at Jubilee
Land development Jubilee has officially commenced construction on its $15 million private indoor water park; the first of its kind for Australia.
Tops tips to get your outdoor space ready for the festive season
After a long winter, our outdoor areas tend to suffer from a bit of neglect, as we’ve spent months avoiding the outdoors due to the cooler weather. Now, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start preparing…
Credit squeeze puts brake on home building
“An unexpected tight squeeze on credit for home buyers is accelerating the slowdown in building activity,” said Mr Tim Reardon, HIA Principal Economist.
Visioneer Builders take top honours at 2018 HIA CSR Victorian housing and kitchen & bathroom awards
Visioneer Builders has won the 2018 HIA CSR Victorian Home of the Year Award, for a stunning custom-built home project in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Inner-city Melbourne’s changing shape
Residents displacing workers in areas neigbouring Melbourne’s CBD, huge shifts in household composition and the influence of the emerging middle class living in Asian megacities are reshaping Melbourne, as planning policy struggles to keep pace with the changes.
Western Sydney Airport taking off
Significant progress on Australia’s biggest aviation project in decades took substantial steps forward, with two major contract milestones achieved on Western Sydney Airport.