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Demand for residential land surges 70 per cent

“Housing finance figures released today ( September 9 2020) show that lending for the construction of a new home rose in July (2020) for the first time since February (2020), to the highest level in two years,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Sep 9, 2020

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Australian PCI®: Construction industry slump continues into August 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 4.8 points to 37.9 in August 2020, with the pace of decline in business conditions worsening again after a pause in July (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity,…

Sep 8, 2020

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Ground-breaking start for new Mandurah multi-storey car park

Shovels are in the ground as construction commenced on the new $32 million METRONET Mandurah Station multi-storey carpark.

Sep 8, 2020

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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme should grow

Today’s (31 August 2020) report from the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NFHIC) outlines the intital success of the first release of 10,000 guarantees under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Aug 31, 2020

Must we be musty? Dealing with mould in your home

You’re holed up at home. Perhaps you’re living under lockdown. You enter your bathroom and notice an unwelcome guest. It’s here. It’s…mould.

Aug 27, 2020

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Building for Tomorrow program a key feature of economic recovery

The WA Government is building Western Australia’s economy back-up from the pandemic by embarking on Building for Tomorrow, the biggest transport infrastructure program WA has seen.

Aug 24, 2020

Millions in stamp duty savings for first home buyers

The Victorian Government is helping more people buy their dream home, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year.

Aug 20, 2020

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Suicide prevention support for the building and construction industry

MATES in Construction Western Australia has been provided with more than $520,000 in grants from the WA Government through Lotterywest and the Mental Health Commission.

Aug 20, 2020

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Population growth and finance will constrain building activity

“Prior to COVID-19, population growth had already fallen well below expectations as overseas migration and the natural rate of population growth fell. Left unchecked, this will lead to more subdued building activity over the decade ahead,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 18, 2020

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Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses

The WA Government has announced a record $2 million in grants to support local businesses secure contract opportunities, more than doubling last year’s (2019) funding and supporting the WA Recovery Plan initiatives.

Aug 18, 2020

Awards closing soon

Australian FENCING Awards 2020 are closing on the 31st of August 2020 so get your entries in now!

Aug 17, 2020

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COVID Stage 4 building restrictions a Burden on Victorian Families

“Restrictions on building sites in Victoria that limit trades people to just three sites a week could leave thousands of average Victorians and their families out in the cold during the remaining weeks of winter, and longer, Executive Director HIA Fiona Nield said.

Aug 14, 2020