APRA decision on interest-only lending
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed APRA’s announcement that it will remove its supervisory benchmark on interest-only residential mortgages.
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Improving housing affordability
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Labor’s announcement it will support incentives to meet the need for affordable housing for low to middle income earners.
Adelaide backs bigger population … if it’s properly planned
Landmark polling has revealed that 74% of Adelaideans believe population growth is good, as long as it’s properly planned.
Sensible heads required on immigration policy
Sensible heads need to prevail regarding Australia’s immigration policy said the Housing Industry Association, following COAG’s determination to make population planning and management a standing item on their agenda.
Strengthening our collective: BVN announces Co-CEOs
BVN announces a change in its leadership team; both Neil Logan and Ninotschka Titchkosky will be Co-CEOs of the global BVN studio, effective January 2019.
Enterprise bargaining has served Australia well and needs to be preserved
“Australia’s enterprise bargaining system has been a major contributor to Australia’s strong economic performance and growth in living standards over the past 25 years. The key merits of the system have not altered over time. It is in the interests of businesses and their employees…
COAG needs to lead way on energy performance standards
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the combined statement from a coalition of consumer and welfare organisations calling for stronger action by COAG energy ministers on minimum energy performance standards for new homes.
Housing investors worst since 2013
Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett said the latest housing finance data showed that, “The three months to October 2018 were the worst for housing loans to investors in over 5 years.”
Credit squeeze loosens grip in October 2018
“After a string of soft results, home lending activity rose by 2.3 per cent in October 2018,” said HIA Acting Principal Economist, Geordan Murray.
Creating a State of opportunity
The property industry is encouraging the Queensland Government to take action to close the gap on NSW, and establish the Sunshine State as the nation’s most attractive investment destination.
Big wins For NSW builders at Building & Construction Awards
The very best of New South Wales building and construction was on display at the Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.
Strong VIC infrastructure investment can benefit all
“Ai Group welcomes and supports the commitments to building much-needed infrastructure being shown by all parties in 2018’s Victorian State Election. Strong growth in business activity, employment and population is occurring across Melbourne and many regions of Victoria. This benefits everyone in our communities, but…