House prices shift across Australia
“There has been a major change in the pattern of house price growth across Australia’s major cities” said HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.
Year: 2018
Sydney vacancy rates stabilise
Rental accommodation available in Sydney has stabilised, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
Construction Market Movement Report
CoreLogic Market Movement Report shows lower construction activity in the fourth quarter, but rising activity over the year.
Self-confessed ‘non-planner’ changing the face of Australian planning and design
With the rapid change in technology, and the immediacy of information, we are now seeing an even greater need for transparency in the planning and development of our cities and towns. Combine this with industry technicalities, acronyms, and political red tape, and it is easy…
Plans unveiled for Melbourne’s newest community, Mambourin
Frasers Property Australia has unveiled plans for a $440m masterplanned community that will shape the future of Melbourne’s west. Designed with convenience as its central premise, residents of Mambourin will be within five minutes of shops, services, amenities and transport – everything they need for…
Honda HRC216PDU Commercial Lawn Mower
Built with the serious contractor in mind, the Honda HRC216PDU lawnmower incorporates plenty of features and benefits that commercial operators are after.
Exciting new residential project in Hastings
An exciting new residential project in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula was officially launched by award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
Redevelopments finished in Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills
WA Agricultural Region MLC Darren West representing WA Health Minister Roger Cook, officially opened the Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills health services which have undergone redevelopments.
Retrofit homes to improve energy ratings
Bringing housing stock to a six-star energy rating would lead to a 73 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and significant cuts to electricity bills.
The Retreat, Topia is coming out of the starting blocks early
The second stage of the Meriton group’s The Retreat community neighbouring Sydney Olympic Park is coming out of the starting blocks early on the back of firing sales in the initial stage.
Kinlock primary school site to deliver affordable housing choices
More than 100 new homes on the former Kinlock primary school site in Ferndale will generate and support jobs, during the construction phase of the development, and boost the diversity of affordable housing in the area.
First Home Buyer share reaches five-year high
“The First Home Buyer share of owner occupier mortgage volumes remained high during January 2018,” commented Shane Garrett, HIA Senior Economist.