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Home buying intentions reach record-high, according to CBA HSI readings

The latest monthly data from the Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Series indicates that home buying spending intentions are running at a record rate with early signs suggesting a positive wealth effect is starting to re-emerge. CBA Chief Economist Michael Blythe says the data…

Jan 22, 2020

Lending for construction of new homes falls in November 2019

“Lending to households building and purchasing new homes remained soft in November (2019) despite the steady improvement in the broader housing market during the latter half of 2019,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 20, 2020

New home starts hit 7-year low as infrastructure finally grinds into action

“The number of new homes started during the September 2019 quarter has dropped to its lowest point since early 2013, although the news on infrastructure work was a little better,” Master Builders Chief Economist Shane Garrett said.

Jan 15, 2020

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Get back to work like a boss with the Blundstone work and safety range

As the holiday period wraps up for another year, iconic Australian footwear brand, Blundstone, is helping Australia’s tradies start the new year with health and safety top of mind. With many tradies operating in hazardous conditions where risks to their health are part of the…

Jan 10, 2020

Make your home more private and secure with a COLORBOND® steel fence

Say goodbye to that gap in the fence that the neighbours can see through.

Jan 9, 2020

Building approvals increase in November 2019

“Building approvals in November (2019) reached their highest level since March 2019, up by 11.8 per cent due predominantly to a surge in approvals in New South Wales,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Jan 8, 2020

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Australian PCI®: Year ends with weakest construction performance since May 2013

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell 1.1 points to 38.9 in December, 2019 with deteriorating indices for activity, new orders and supplier deliveries contributing to the lowest Australian PCI® result in six and a half years (readings…

Jan 8, 2020

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Bringing People into the CBD & Creating Jobs: Milestone at Manunda Place

Works continue to progress at Manunda Place, with the job creating project now at 60% complete having reaching its top out, or maximum height.

Dec 30, 2019

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Population growth slows

“If the population growth continues to decline it risks adverse impacts on intergenerational equity,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Dec 19, 2019

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Peak constructors body elects new-look executive team

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has announced the appointment of Annabel Crookes (Laing O’Rourke) as a Director of the Board and the first female Vice President on the national association’s executive team.

Dec 18, 2019

Moreau Kusunoki and Genton win Powerhouse Parramatta international design competition

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, today [17/16 December 2019] announced that the team led by Moreau Kusunoki (lead design architect) and Genton (local design architect) has won the international design competition for the new Powerhouse Parramatta, Sydney.

Dec 17, 2019

Housing finance climbs in October 2019

“Housing data is continuing to show that a low point was reached in April to May 2019, with a small improvement in the volume of new work entering the pipeline over the rest of 2019,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Dec 17, 2019