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New apprentice incentives provide timely support

“With new homes sales showing a move back to positive numbers in today’s (July 2 2019) HIA New Homes Sales figures and another cut in interest rates, the commencement of new incentives to support apprentices in the residential building industry is a timely move,” said…

Jul 3, 2019

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ANZ decreases variable home loan rates

ANZ announced it will decrease variable interest home loan rates in Australia by 0.25%pa, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to reduce the official cash rate.

Jul 2, 2019

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Governments must act now on building industry crisis

The insurance industry said state and territory governments must take a nationally consistent and collaborative approach to resolving the building and construction sector crisis.

Jul 1, 2019

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Medium density planning pause extended

A further three-months planning pause for medium density housing is a sensible step in helping ensuring measured, future-focused planning which will determine neighbourhoods for decades to come, Local Government NSW (LGNSW) said.

Jul 1, 2019

Population growth will support building activity

“Dramatic changes in migration intake can create shocks in demand for private sector businesses, including those in the residential building industry. Changes to migration policies that slow population growth risk adversely impacting Australia’s potential for economic growth,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Jun 20, 2019

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Construction begins on Hotel Rottnest revamp

WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has turned the first sod to mark the start of construction on the redevelopment of Hotel Rottnest.

Jun 19, 2019

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Austin Lane contract awarded

The Territory Government is creating jobs and revitalising Darwin’s CBD with works on Austin Lane awarded to local contractor PTM Group Pty Ltd for $824,000.

Jun 18, 2019

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Slowing economy underlines need for faster infrastructure roll out

“The fact that economic growth is now at its weakest in a decade makes the task of actioning new infrastructure projects all the more urgent,” Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia said.

Jun 17, 2019

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Bentley 360 development roars ahead as Brownlie Towers come down

The demolition of the Brownlie Towers apartment complex has finished, marking a critical milestone for Bentley 360 – one of Western Australia’s biggest urban infill projects.

Jun 17, 2019

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Green Square urban development

Sydney’s fastest-growing neighbourhood has received national recognition as one of Australia’s most sustainable communities.

Jun 13, 2019

Lending for new home building eased in April 2019

“Home lending figures released by the ABS show the number of loans to households building new homes continued to fall in April (2019),” said HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray.

Jun 11, 2019

Delivery of affordable housing a priority

“A commitment to support the delivery of affordable housing on surplus Commonwealth land offers a first insight into the new federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar’s housing supply agenda,” said HIA Chief Executive Industry Policy, Kristin Brookfield.

Jun 11, 2019