Approvals for detached houses sink to five year low
“Approvals for new detached houses across Australia are at their lowest ebb since late 2013,” according to Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.
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Australia and New Zealand development industry set for smart upgrade
Enhanced telecommunications connectivity, data insights, digital planning practices and innovation districts are among the issues addressed in a new standard of practice released by the Smart Cities Council and Green Building Council of Australia.
A Boundary Fencing project based in the Royal Pines, Gold Coast
A Boundary Fencing project based in the Royal Pines, Gold Coast, completed by Superior Concrete Walls.
How to identify rising damp
When you’re looking to buy or renovate a home, it’s important to be aware of the extras that could end up costing you thousands. Rising damp is a commonly overlooked, and extremely damaging issue that should be fixed quickly.
Vermin Fencing Project in Coorow, Western Australia
Stocklock Longlife Blue Waratah Vermin Fencing Project in Coorow, Western Australia, by G.T. Harley Fencing.
Macquarie Point Masterplan – housing welcome
The TCCI welcomed the new Macquarie Point Masterplan – which includes provision for residential development.
A long path ahead to restore affordability
“A trend of improving affordability is taking root in the major capital cities – due largely to falling housing prices,” commented Geordan Murray, HIA Acting Principal Economist.
Investor lending declines in most Australian markets
“Housing investor loans have retreated in most parts of Australia over the past year,” according to Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.
Ai Group advising members that stoppages to attend ACTU rallies are unlawful
“The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has issued advice to its members about the ACTU “change the rules” protest rallies. Ai Group has advised that employees who fail to attend work so as to participate in one of the ACTU rallies starting would in most…
Pioneering $100 million project on repurposed Gardiner Train Station land
Prominent private developer DealCorp has secured planning approval for a pioneering new development that will repurpose land created at the recently revamped Gardiner Train Station in Glen Iris.
Tasmania dwelling commencements rocket to number one
“ABS dwelling commencement figures recently released show that Tasmania’s new home building industry outperformed all other states and territories in 2017/18, noted HIA Executive Director, Rick Sassin.
Builders back fast tracking SME tax relief
More than 370,000 building businesses will benefit from the Government’s decision to fast track tax relief for SMEs.