Mixed developments in capital city land markets
“Residential land prices have started to soften in some markets over the past year,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
Category: Building
CSR Gyprock launches Boundary Wall
A building system designed to maximise liveable space and provide a high level of acoustic separation for zero-lot-line developments
Jobs and affordable homes on the way to Arden
Arden will become a thriving new jobs hub with affordable housing, directly connected to turn-up-and-go train services at a brand new underground train station being built as part of the Metro Tunnel project.
Social housing grant winners announced
Fifteen Victorian councils will now be able to take the next steps in building innovative new social housing projects designed to meet increasing demand for affordable housing across the State.
Some relief for home buyers
“Easing house price pressures are providing some affordability relief for home buyers,” commented Diwa Hopkins, HIA Economist.
Ballan Station upgrade plans unveiled
Locals have had their first glimpse of plans for the improved Ballan Station, which will be transformed as part of the half-a-billion-dollar Stage One Ballarat Line Upgrade.
Darwin Luxury Hotel approved by DCA
The Development Consent Authority has approved the $200 million Darwin Luxury Hotel development at the Darwin Waterfront.
Calling all Gyprockers: entries open for the Gyprockers Choice Awards!
In 2018, CSR Gyprock are celebrating the work of serious Gyprockers with the 2018 Gyprockers Choice Awards. The awards program will give Gyprockers across Australia a chance to share projects they’ve been part of, along with recognising the great work of their industry peers.
Queensland’s confidence remains constant
Confidence levels across Queensland’s property industry remain fairly constant, with only small variations in business confidence levels since the June 2018 quarter, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey.
Victorian industry’s confidence cools amid supply concerns
The latest ANZ/Property Council Survey reveals that confidence in the Victorian property industry has cooled, with a drop of six index points in the September 2018 quarter.
Work in the pipeline, but market is slowing
“The boom in building activity experienced over recent years is still resulting in a record number of new homes being built,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Tasmanian talent and world-renowned architects to build new campuses
A partnership that brings together top Tasmanian architectural talent and one of Australia’s most celebrated architectural practices will design the University of Tasmania’s new campuses in Burnie and Launceston.