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Better apartment designs for our neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government is improving the design of apartments and ensuring they provide more open green space for residents.

Mar 1, 2021

2021 to be a record year for detached home building

“It is anticipated that almost 130,000 new detached homes will commence construction in 2021. The previous record of 120,000 starts in a calendar year was set in 2018,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Feb 18, 2021

Detached Building Approvals Reach Record High

“ABS Building Approvals data for detached houses rose for the sixth consecutive month in December (2020), to reach the largest number of approvals since the series began in 1983,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Feb 3, 2021

Residential Land in High Demand in September Quarter 2020

“Demand for residential land jumped by 27.7 per cent in the September 2020 quarter to be 62.7 per cent higher than at the same time last year, reflecting the surge in demand following the announcement of HomeBuilder in June,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Feb 2, 2021

HomeBuilder the workhorse of economic recovery

The success of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grants program demonstrates the power of residential construction in supporting jobs and driving economic activity.

Jan 20, 2021

BuildBonus Grant Extended into the New Year

Territorians looking to realise their dream of building their own home in 2021 can access additional funding, with the Northern Territory Government announcing that the BuildBonus Grant has been extended.

Dec 8, 2020

New Housing Starts Declined in the September 2020 Quarter

“Preliminary figures released by the ABS today (November 25 2020) on the value of residential construction work done showed a decline in the September 2020 quarter to its lowest level since 2014,” said Angela Lillicrap, HIA Economist.

Nov 25, 2020