Making it quicker and easier to plan homes and create jobs
The Victorian Government is making it quicker and easier to build new homes and create jobs with $5.7 million in grants and planning support for local governments across Victoria.
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Property industry urges support for NEG
The Property Council of Australia has urged state and territory governments to endorse the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) and support its implementation at the COAG Energy Ministers meeting.
Voting soon opens for Pick My Project
Communities across Victoria have responded overwhelmingly to Pick My Project, putting forward more than 2000 project ideas to the Victorian Government’s community grants initiative.
25 million population – more coordination will help grow benefits and rebuild confidence
“With Australia hitting the 25 million population mark it is a good time to consider both the benefits of our population growth and whether we are planning properly for the future,” Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.
Housing stable, infrastructure higher
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 1.4 points to 52.0 in July 2018, signaling industry-wide growth for an 18th consecutive month (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance from 50 indicating the strength…
Balanced rental reform welcome; build-to-rent must be in the mix
The Property Council of Australia supports the intent of the Victorian Government’s rental reforms to be introduced to Parliament, but is calling for greater support for a build-to-rent asset class that will provide tenants with greater amenity and security of tenure.
Go west for tight office supply
The Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report released shows that Parramatta continues to be one of Australia’s strongest emerging commercial office markets with total vacancy increasing slightly in the six months to July 2018 due to much needed supply additions.
Building approvals remain strong
“The housing industry experienced a strong month of approvals to end the financial year, with the number of new home approvals rising 4.0 per cent in June 2018,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Architect announced for new Esperance TAFE campus
Planning and design works have started for the new $17.8 million South Regional TAFE’s Esperance campus, with HASSELL announced as the architects for the project.
Apprentices shine at HIA WA Apprentice Awards
The winners of the 2018 HIA WA Stratco Apprentice Awards were announced at Perth Arena on Friday 20 July 2018 at an impressive cocktail event attended by over 170 guests. HIA Brand Ambassador Scott Cam and Sports Personality Lachy Reid were entertaining and motivating hosts,…
Good growth needs good planning
The call from outgoing Infrastructure Australia chief executive Philip Davies for more discipline on infrastructure planning needs to be heeded by all levels of government if Australia is to grow successfully.
Embassy awarded
The Australian Embassy in Bangkok has been given an Interior Architecture Award in the Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) International Awards that were announced in Singapore on 20 July 2018.