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Iconic Geelong building showcases sustainable office design

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has congratulated WorkSafe Victoria on the opening of its new Geelong headquarters, a building setting new standards in commercial office sustainability.

Jul 6, 2018

Build-to-Rent model in NSW welcome — now it’s Victoria’s turn

The Property Council of Australia welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government to support a ‘Build-to-Rent’ housing model and has urged the Victorian Government to also take up the opportunity to provide more housing choice.

Jul 6, 2018

Streamlining land supply an important housing affordability step

“Housing affordability must remain a key objective to support and encourage first home buyers to enter the market,” says the Housing Industry Association.

Jul 6, 2018

Commercial building approvals top $46.5 billion

The total number of new dwelling units approved was recorded at 17,791 in May 2018, down by 3.2 per cent on the previous month. Over the year total dwelling approvals are still up slightly, but have moderated over the first half of 2018, particularly for…

Jul 4, 2018

House approvals slowing

“The volume of new home approvals appears to have peaked in late 2017 and has cooled modestly during the year,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Jul 3, 2018

New house sales continue to slide in 2018

“The first half of 2018 has seen a renewed downward trend in new house sales,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Jun 29, 2018

Stamp duty revenue hits new record

“Australian homebuyers paid out over $21 billion in stamp duty to state governments during the 2017/18 financial year – and the total cost of the tax is expected to get even bigger over the next few years,” explained HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.

Jun 28, 2018

Labor’s call on SME company tax cuts a blow to builders

Master Builders Australia is bitterly disappointed with Labor’s pledge to ramp up the tax burden for thousands of small and medium building businesses.

Jun 28, 2018

2018 Wiring Rules are now available for licensed electrical practitioners

Standards Australia announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand.

Jun 26, 2018

Australian Infrastructure Plan progress report

The progress report released on the key recommendations of the 2016 Australian Infrastructure Plan shows that we are heading in the right direction but more needs to be done to create great Australian cities.

Jun 26, 2018

Extending our levy City wide to provide more affordable housing

A proposal to extend the City of Sydney’s affordable housing levy across the entire local government area will open for public comment, following a review by the NSW Government.

Jun 25, 2018

Planning policy must continue to look forward

“The State Opposition’s announcement that it will re-introduce residential planning controls that restrict low density, low impact redevelopment if elected in November 2018, would be a backwards step for housing in Victoria,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.

Jun 25, 2018