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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…

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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.

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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.

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Shutters vs. blinds

Choosing the right window furnishings for your home can be an overwhelming task. Betta Choice Shutters offer a vast array of premium blinds, shutters and awnings, in a wide range of colours and styles to maximise your living space. Blinds and shutters can prove to…

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Positive impact on housing affordability

“For the past five years the building industry has driven economic growth in Australia. In contrast, the Budget assumes that dwelling investment will cool 7 per cent next year (2020).

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Work underway on Melbourne Park redevelopment

Major demolition work is underway as part of Stage 3 of the Victorian Government’s redevelopment of Melbourne Park, the home of the Australian Open.

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Builders back budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure

Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country.

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House approvals continue to cool in February 2019

“Building approvals for detached houses declined again in February (2019), consistent with the trend of the past year,” said HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

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Victoria’s biggest road project another step closer

Two major construction firms have been shortlisted to deliver the first package of works on the North East Link, as the biggest road infrastructure project in Victoria’s history moves another step closer to construction.

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Budget surplus rests on a healthy housing market

Today’s (April 2 2019) federal budget and its growth projections are heavily reliant on Australia’s falling housing markets holding up, according to the Property Council of Australia.

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Major school projects for Alice Springs kids

The Territory Government has supported more than 130 Alice Springs jobs while providing state-of-the-art facilities for children, with two major, economy-stimulating school construction projects in the past year.

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New home sales trending down

“New home sales remained subdued in February (2019), with just a 1.0 per cent increase across Australia, against a downwards trend that has been evident since the end of 2017,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.