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Housing Australians at 25 million

“The population clock has ticked over to 25 million sooner than predicted and it is more important than ever that housing supply is kept strong to ensure affordable housing for future generations,” HIA Deputy Managing Director, Graham Wolfe said.

Aug 7, 2018

Housing stable, infrastructure higher

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 1.4 points to 52.0 in July 2018, signaling industry-wide growth for an 18th consecutive month (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance from 50 indicating the strength…

Aug 7, 2018

Broad Construction wins $110m in building projects

Broad Construction, has recently secured social and commercial infrastructure projects totalling $110 million, including the design and construct contract for Karingal Green, a state-of-the-art residential aged care precinct for Hall & Prior in Perth, Western Australia.

Aug 6, 2018

New regulations fail consumers and builders

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has sent a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission to express its concern “that builders and owners of newly constructed homes have faced significant delays in getting power provided to site and meters connected,” after the introduction of the…

Aug 6, 2018

Balanced rental reform welcome; build-to-rent must be in the mix

The Property Council of Australia supports the intent of the Victorian Government’s rental reforms to be introduced to Parliament, but is calling for greater support for a build-to-rent asset class that will provide tenants with greater amenity and security of tenure.

Aug 5, 2018

Perth office market vacancy on steady climb down

Results from the July 2018 Property Council Office Market Report confirms Perth has passed peak vacancy and is now on a steady climb down.

Aug 2, 2018

Decrease in demand for ACT office space

The Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report shows vacancy rates have declined over the past six months in the Canberra market, despite negative demand.

Aug 2, 2018

Sydney office vacancy tight

The Sydney CBD office market continues to be one of the tightest CBD markets in Australia and has the lowest vacancy rate in over ten years with the vacancy rate dropping from 4.8 to 4.6 per cent in the six months to July 2018 according…

Aug 2, 2018

Go west for tight office supply

The Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report released shows that Parramatta continues to be one of Australia’s strongest emerging commercial office markets with total vacancy increasing slightly in the six months to July 2018 due to much needed supply additions.

Aug 2, 2018

Housing Australians at 25 million

Housing stable, infrastructure higher

Broad Construction wins $110m in building projects

New regulations fail consumers and builders

Balanced rental reform welcome; build-to-rent must be in the mix

Perth office market vacancy on steady climb down

Decrease in demand for ACT office space

Sydney office vacancy tight

Go west for tight office supply

Builders upbeat despite moderating housing market

Community housing to help vulnerable youth in Bendigo

Building approvals remain strong

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