Residential pipeline restocked with new sites
New townhome sites in Altona North and Merrifield North in Melbourne, Victoria.
Month: September 2019
Stable population growth will support building activity
“Stable population growth is a welcome development for the residential building industry as it will support the industry as it recalibrates to a new equilibrium level,” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
First home buyer deposit scheme moves ahead
HIA welcomes the Government’s introduction of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Bill (NHFIC) providing a platform to establish the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme announced during 2019’s Federal election.
Housing construction slow-down impact on GDP
The September 2019 GDP figure reflects the impact of the slow-down in housing construction activity on the Australian economy.
Australian PCI®: Construction decline eases in August 2019
Ai Group Head of Policy, Peter Burn, said: “Activity fell for the eleventh consecutive month across the Australian construction industry in August (2019). Activity declined in the residential sectors and in commercial and engineering construction. Apartment building led the way with another steep drop that…
Davco announces top regional tilers in Australia’s Best Tiler competition
It can be said that Australia’s Tilers have a true love of their trade, are talented and skilled craftsman, and supporting their local community is an important part of their lives. These are the qualities Davco, the expert in tiling systems, confirmed at its recent…
First home buyers surge
“First home buyers are continuing to take advantage of a less competitive environment and more affordable house prices. The number of loans to first home buyers was up by 1.3 per cent for the month and 4.0 per cent for the three months to July…
GBCA and ISCA launch new guide for sustainable city-building
Two of Australia’s leading sustainability organisations have come together to make it easier for industry to deliver sustainability through the infrastructure and buildings that are rapidly shaping our cities.