Home building a weight on national economy in 2019
“The credit squeeze and its impact on home building weighed heavily on Australia’s economy in 2019,” commented HIA Senior Economist, Diwa Hopkins.
Month: February 2020
Welcome focus on waste, water in Infrastructure Australia Priority List
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) fully endorses the latest edition of Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List released, welcoming the elevation of critical issues including new High Priority National Initiatives on water, waste and coastal inundation, tied to the central theme of resilience that headlined…
Huge call to action for on infrastructure delivery
The 2020 Infrastructure Priority List reveals the scale of the challenge for Australian governments in addressing emerging and enduring infrastructure needs.
What’s trending in 2020 kitchens?
As the heart of the home, your kitchen plays a central role in everyday life. Whether you use this space as an entertainment area, hosting holiday events or simply a place to hang with the family after a long day, the kitchen brings people together.
Skills shortage remains despite slow down in building
“Despite the housing market cooling during 2019, demand for skilled trades workers remains strong, with demand in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane exceeding availability,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
First Home Buyer scheme support millenials and regions
“New data released by the Housing (Supply) Minister shows that the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is already helping millennials achieve their home ownership aspirations and giving a boost to regional areas,” said HIA Chief Executive Industry Policy, Kristin Brookfield.
Demand for residential land picks up
“Residential land sales have increased by 45.9 per cent from their record low in the March 2019 quarter,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
Access to bushfire standard will help with rebuilding
“Today’s (February 17 2020) announcements that builders and homeowners will be able to easily access the Australian Standard for building in bushfire prone areas will help thousands of people impacted by the recent bushfires move through the rebuilding process a little more smoothly,” said Kristin…
Lending for new homes continues to grow
“Lending to first home buyers increased by 6.2 per cent in the month of December 2019 to be up by 3.6 per cent for the quarter. This is the highest number of first home buyer loans since December 2009,” said Angela Lillicrap, HIA Economist.
Cowdroy officially launches app and website for new insect screen range at IHG Conference
Cowdroy has launched its first app and website at the Independent Hardware Group Conference and National Expo on the Gold Coast, which brings together the very best of independent hardware, home improvement and building supplies industries. The Screenview app will showcase its innovative offering and…
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
CIMIC Group announced the promotion of Juan Santamaria to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, from Managing Director of CPB Contractors, effective from 5 February 2020.
Creative Victoria appoints local builder for Bendigo’s new creative industries hub
Highly-esteemed Bendigo builders Gerard K House Pty Ltd have been appointed by Creative Victoria to build Bendigo’s new creative industries hub – The Studio.