NSW Boosts Build-To-Rent
The Property Council of Australia has warmly welcomed the NSW Government’s package of measures to help provide more and better housing choices for people who rent by boosting the growth of the ‘build-to-rent’ sector.
Category: Building
NSW stamp duty changes for first home buyers timely relief: HIA
The NSW Government’s announcement that there will be a temporary increase in the stamp duty concessions for first home buyers is a timely and significant decision.
Pressure on home building prior to COVID
“There was a modest lift in dwelling starts in the March 2020 quarter but new starts were still eclipsed by completions. There were more new homes completed than new projects getting underway and as a consequence there are now fewer active building sites around the…
New home sales soar in response to HomeBuilder
“New Home Sales have risen by 77.6 per cent in June (2020), from a record low result in May (2020), off the back of the Government’s HomeBuilder program announced at the beginning of the month,” commented HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Construction industry contracts at slower pace in June 2020
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) rose by 10.6 points to 35.5 in June (2020), indicating that business conditions remained negative across the construction industry but the pace of contraction eased from the record lows experienced since March…
Home Improvement Scheme supporting Territory jobs
Over 6258 Home Improvement Scheme Vouchers (HIS) have hit the construction sector equating to over $50 million in the value of approved works.
WA home building to recover in 2020/21
Western Australia’s home building sector will recover over the coming twelve months, according to a new forecast, said HIA WA Executive Director Cath Hart.
Federal Government comes to the rescue of home builders
Master Builders Australia believes that the Federal Government’s announcement of the HomeBuilder scheme will be a massive relief to the 1000s of home builders and tradies around the country.
ANU puts a new sustainable precinct on the map for Canberra
BVN has created a series of flexible, beautiful and sustainable places which have garnered four wins and a commendation at AIA ACT Awards. By rethinking our places of education and their relationship with our cities, BVN has integrated the Australian National University’s (ANU) place into…
Aquatic Centre redevelopment to begin
Demolition of the Goulburn Aquatic & Leisure Centre is set to begin in July 2020, as the project has been brought forward to get underway.
Campaign to stop sediment runoff as building and home renovations increase
The Get the Site Right campaign in June (2020) will increase awareness of the dangers of runoff from building sites impacting the environment and encourage developers, builders and home renovators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment controls.
Housing industry seeks greater flexibility
HIA has asked the Fair Work Commission to consider changes to the Building and Construction General Onsite Award that help employers and employees in the residential building industry stay connected despite the impacts of COVID-19.