New home sales show signs of stabilising
“After falling by 8.5 per cent in 2018 new home sales appear to have stabilised in the first quarter of 2019,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
Year: 2019
Apartment market lift has Harry smiling
Developer Harry Triguboff is upbeat for the first time in a year – he believes the apartment market is on the way back.
Builders back new $60m for apprentice wage subsidy
The $60 million expansion of the Apprentice Wage Subsidy for rural and regional Australia announced by the Prime Minister is strongly supported by Master Builders Australia.
Skilled migration crucial to housing
“Recent proposals to make changes to the ‘457’ skilled working visa will not address the bigger problem of how to fill the shortage of skilled trades people available to build new homes and apartments,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.
Developing contemporary learning spaces in education
Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all schoolhouse. Today’s educational institutions aim to provide a different type of space to learn – enriching environments that inspire, stimulate and motivate and address the individual needs of students.
Property tax revenues highlight need for reform
The latest ABS data on Australian taxation revenues reinforces the need for comprehensive reform of our federal, state and local tax systems when it comes to property.
Designing for comfort
Australia is subject to extreme weather and climate variability. In 2016, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) noted that temperatures have increased by approximately 1°C each year since 1910. The resulting rise in temperatures has driven consumer preference for energy saving solutions that offer maximum functionality.
New Fremantle Traffic Bridge funded in State Budget
The Fremantle Traffic Bridge over the Swan River, originally built in 1938 as a temporary structure, is finally set to be rebuilt, creating 1,500 jobs.
Report finds “chronic housing shortages” in western Sydney
Western Sydney Community Forum and Wentworth Community Housing have launched the Home in Western Sydney report at Western Sydney University, to highlight the alarming levels of housing stress experienced in the region.
Built environment can drive energy efficiency gains
Greater energy efficiency gains in the built environment is the big opportunity hiding in plain sight to help Australia meet its emissions reduction targets and cut energy costs for households and businesses.
Melbourne dominates hotspots in cooling housing market
“Melbourne has once again dominated this year’s (2019) HIA Hotspots Report, with 12 of Australia’s Top 20 building growth areas all located around Victoria’s capital,” said HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Be aware of electrical dangers during Easter DIY jobs
Easter brings out the opportunity to DIY, but QLD Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham just wants everyone to keep safety top of mind before they break out the toolbox and ladder.