Stamp duty designed only to affect properties worth over $300,000
It is time for the NSW government to correct the stamp duty brackets, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
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Nominations open for 2018 Green Globe Awards
The environmental awards will honour people and projects that are making real progress towards sustainability in NSW.
Affordability improving in most capital cities
“Affordability improved in most of Australia’s capital cities during the first three months of 2018 as house price pressures eased,” commented Shane Garrett, HIA Senior Economist.
Strong position for growth and sustainable returns
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Marcelino Fernández Verdes said that CIMIC was in a strong position to continue to deliver growth and sustainable returns, after an outstanding performance in 2017.
New era of engineering and mathematical sciences
A new era for engineering students at The University of Western Australia is a step closer with a ground-breaking event to mark the start of construction of EZONE UWA.
Building or extending? The right contract can save you time and money
The latest edition of Australian Building Industry Contracts launched, representing the most contemporary version of the most widely used building contract in Australia.
Clever coating opens door to smart windows
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new ultra-thin coating that responds to heat and cold, opening the door to “smart windows”.
House prices shift across Australia
“There has been a major change in the pattern of house price growth across Australia’s major cities” said HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.
Plans unveiled for Melbourne’s newest community, Mambourin
Frasers Property Australia has unveiled plans for a $440m masterplanned community that will shape the future of Melbourne’s west. Designed with convenience as its central premise, residents of Mambourin will be within five minutes of shops, services, amenities and transport – everything they need for…
Exciting new residential project in Hastings
An exciting new residential project in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula was officially launched by award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
The Retreat, Topia is coming out of the starting blocks early
The second stage of the Meriton group’s The Retreat community neighbouring Sydney Olympic Park is coming out of the starting blocks early on the back of firing sales in the initial stage.
Kinlock primary school site to deliver affordable housing choices
More than 100 new homes on the former Kinlock primary school site in Ferndale will generate and support jobs, during the construction phase of the development, and boost the diversity of affordable housing in the area.