Property Council welcomes Labor’s support for Build-to-Rent housing
The Property Council of Australia has strongly welcomed Federal Labor’s commitment to support the establishment of ‘Build-to-Rent’ housing in Australia.
Month: March 2019
Wilkhahn showroom achieves Australian retail first
The BVN-designed showroom for Wilkhahn in Surry Hills has received the first GOLD WELLS certification in Australia under the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Retail Pilot Program.
Fisher & Paykel exhibits contemporary & professional range of premium appliances
Fisher & Paykel Appliances will be exhibiting at the Architectural Digest Design Show (ADDS) from March 21-24 2019 in New York City. Located at Pier 94 at booth 191, the New Zealand-founded brand will present new generation and heritage products across both their Contemporary and…
Five point plan for prosperity, jobs and strong communities
The Property Council of Australia policy platform for the 2019 federal election sets out a five-point plan for prosperity, jobs and strong communities.
Post Modern: Letterboxes for the 21st Century
The humble letterbox has remained largely untouched since its invention in the 1850s – but that’s about to change. Northcote Pottery has released four innovative letterboxes designed to both elevate your exterior aesthetic and serve your online shopping addiction, with features creatively incorporated to accommodate…
Lotus CEO receives accolades, a testament to the company’s transformation
Lotus CEO Liz Jones has been named Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year and also Victorian Medium and Large Business Winner, crediting the accolade to the “tremendous progress” for women in the building and construction industry.
Australia’s home ownership aspirations at risk
“Changes to existing capital gains tax and negative gearing arrangements on residential investment properties proposed by the Federal Opposition will dampen first home buyer capacity to save for their first home,” stated HIA’s Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.
Fall in overseas migration begins to stabilise
“The fall in overseas migration that we have seen for the past 18 months has eased in the most recent quarter,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Focus on good growth, not preventing it
Australia’s policy-makers and planners need to focus on delivering good growth, especially in our major cities, rather than looking for ways to prevent it.
Price of land rises as demand falls
“The price of land for new residential building has continued to rise despite a fall in demand,” said HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.
Property prices fall 2.4% in the December quarter 2018
Residential property prices fell 2.4 per cent in the December quarter 2018, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Housing investor loans sink to GFC levels
“The amount of credit provided to housing investors in January 2019 was lower than in any month since 2011,” said Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist, Shane Garrett.