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Stimulus measures yet to expand lending for new homes

“Lending to households building and purchasing new homes fell again in June (2019) to be 12.8 per cent lower in 2018/19 than in the previous year,” stated HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray.

Aug 7, 2019

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Aug 7, 2019

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Cladding Safety Victoria CEO appointed

The Victorian Government’s world first program tackling high-risk cladding now has an experienced Chief Executive Officer at its helm.

Aug 6, 2019

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Award-winning company makes major announcement within Architecture, Design and Build sector

Craft Metals and Contemporary Architectural Solutions Australia (CASA) announced their intention to merge their respective operations to form CASA Systems & Materials.

Aug 5, 2019

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LGNSW welcomes long-awaited appointment of NSW Building Commissioner

The NSW Government’s appointment of David Chandler OAM as NSW Building Commissioner was welcomed by the local government sector.

Aug 2, 2019

Sharp and shallow downturn in building approvals

“Building approvals in 2018/19 were 19.5 per cent lower than in the preceding year, making this the most significant market correction since the introduction of the GST,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

Jul 30, 2019

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Better approvals coming to more councils near you

Faster permits are on track to be the norm for Victorian businesses with more than half of all councils engaged in the Victorian Government’s Better Approvals Project cutting business permit processing times.

Jul 30, 2019

More households renting as home ownership falls

The proportion of Australian households renting their home increased to 32 per cent in 2017–18, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is an increase from 27 per cent in 1997–98.

Jul 29, 2019

New home sales stabilise

“New home sales in the June (2019) quarter were up by just 0.8 per cent on the preceding quarter. This is the first quarterly improvement since the December quarter in 2017,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Jul 29, 2019

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The power is in the collective: BVN appoints three new partners

Each day architects and designers make decisions that impact our cities, the environment, and the way we interact. As one of the most influential practices in Australia and with studios in New York and London, BVN takes seriously the responsibility to amplify positive impact. BVN…

Jul 26, 2019

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Demand for residential land fell in first quarter

“Residential lot sales across Australia fell in the first three months of this year (2019) to set a new record low for land sales,” said HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

Jul 24, 2019

Australia’s richest man, Harry Triguboff opens his 19th Australian hotel and fifth in Sydney’s CBD

Meriton Suites, owned by Harry Triguboff and one of Australia’s best-recognised hotel brands has opened the doors to Sydney’s newest hotel – Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney. The opening of the hotel group’s fifth Sydney CBD property continues to strength their brand presence as the…

Jul 24, 2019

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