Infrastructure investment a highlight of WA budget
The Australian Industry Group WA congratulates the State Government on the work it has done to assist in returning the WA budget to surplus.
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Negative gearing changes put $1.8 billion at risk
More than $1.8 billion per year in repair and maintenance work on negatively geared homes will be under threat from Labor’s policy to impose restrictions on negative gearing.
Mirvac’s premium logistics hub Calibre opens in Western Sydney
Mirvac Group (Mirvac) has celebrated the official opening of its premium logistics hub Calibre, in Eastern Creek. The strategically located industrial precinct delivers high-quality built form and employment outcomes for Western Sydney and sets a new benchmark for industrial and warehouse facilities in Australia.
2019-20 WA Budget
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the support of the housing industry in the 2019-20 WA budget.
Six design teams announced for Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, announced the six design teams shortlisted for the landmark new Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta, Sydney.
Rate cut not the only way to curb housing downturn
“The contraction in the housing market over the past six months has occurred faster and is larger in scale than the contraction experienced after the GFC,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
100 projects and counting for a booming Victoria
Victoria’s building boom is already paying dividends, with the value of infrastructure projects in the state growing by $18 billion or 20.5 per cent over the past year.
Apartment market lift has Harry smiling
Developer Harry Triguboff is upbeat for the first time in a year – he believes the apartment market is on the way back.
Builders back new $60m for apprentice wage subsidy
The $60 million expansion of the Apprentice Wage Subsidy for rural and regional Australia announced by the Prime Minister is strongly supported by Master Builders Australia.
Property tax revenues highlight need for reform
The latest ABS data on Australian taxation revenues reinforces the need for comprehensive reform of our federal, state and local tax systems when it comes to property.
Report finds “chronic housing shortages” in western Sydney
Western Sydney Community Forum and Wentworth Community Housing have launched the Home in Western Sydney report at Western Sydney University, to highlight the alarming levels of housing stress experienced in the region.
Home renovation professionals anticipate business growth in 2019
Houzz Inc, the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design, released the 2019 Houzz AU State of the Industry. The report provides an outlook on 2019 and a review of 2018 performance for residential renovation and design businesses, including architects, interior designers and builders,…