April 2019 - Page 2 of 3

Home renovation professionals anticipate business growth in 2019

Houzz Inc, the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design, released the 2019 Houzz AU State of the Industry. The report provides an outlook on 2019 and a review of 2018 performance for residential renovation and design businesses, including architects, interior designers and builders,…

Apr 11, 2019

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Apprenticeship focus in Labor training plan welcome

“Ai Group welcomes the ALP’s Plan for Skills, TAFE and Apprentices. This plan squarely focusses on strengthening the skills and training system, with a special emphasis on apprenticeships,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.

Apr 11, 2019

ANZ Property Council industry confidence survey June 2019 quarter

A six-year low in property industry confidence levels underscores Treasury’s budget warnings about the risks to the economic outlook from a further deterioration in the housing sector.

Apr 11, 2019

HIA launches federal election imperatives

2019’s Federal election presents a golden opportunity for political parties across the spectrum to address the real problems facing the housing industry in 2019.

Apr 10, 2019

New ideas for more diverse housing in Sydney

The City of Sydney is calling for new ideas to boost the diversity of housing across the city, with a focus on identifying & developing new models to increase affordable housing supply.

Apr 10, 2019

Make your home more private and secure with a COLORBOND® steel fence

Say goodbye to that gap in the fence that the neighbours can see through.

Apr 10, 2019

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Increasing speed & precision in bricklaying using augmented reality

Does the future of intricate architectural bricklaying sit with augmented reality?

Apr 10, 2019

News

Jobs and housing transforming Groote Eylandt

Groote Eylandt is a hive of building activity with locals chipping in to build themselves a better future.

Apr 9, 2019

Pipeline of building work continues to shrink

“Access to finance continues to constrain lending for the purchase of a new home,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Apr 9, 2019

Labor’s Budget Reply

“Master Builders welcomes Labor’s commitment to help train 150,000 extra apprenticeships in areas of skill shortage (as is the case in building and construction) and 10,000 young Australians to do a pre-apprenticeship program but seeks more of a focus and investment in not for profit…

Apr 5, 2019

Leave capital gains tax and negative gearing alone

A report released by the Housing Industry Association shows that the majority of Australian voters do not understand Labor’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. It also shows that the majority of people want a proper review before any changes take place.

Apr 4, 2019

Revamp your home with window furnishings

If you want to update your house without having to entirely redecorate, investing in new window dressings can be an inexpensive way of enhancing a house’s value.

Apr 4, 2019