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.”
Construction drops again in November 2018 on weaker housing
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) declined by 1.9 points to 44.5 in November 2018, signaling a third consecutive month of decline and the sharpest rate of contraction since February 2015 (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity,…
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.
High home renovations hit 14 year high
“Australia’s home renovations sector enjoyed its busiest quarter in 14 years during the three months to September 2018,” said Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett.
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.
Apartment doors that don’t fall flat
With an increased selection of door designs available these days, it is becoming much easier for homeowners to create a personalised look, whether it be a house or an apartment interior space. A wide range of door sizes, door systems, construction options and style configurations…
Modernistic redesign brings new experience to 2 Southbank Boulevard
Frasers Property Australia (Frasers Property) and the GPT Wholesale Office Fund, have revealed a new cutting-edge lobby redesign at 2 Southbank Boulevard in Melbourne’s Freshwater Place.
The RAM 1500
The RAM 1500 is now on sale in Australia redrawing key benchmarks for the fastest growing market sector in the Australia vehicle market.
New trade tools from Kelso
Kelso has introduced impressive new products to its professional range. The equipment includes, an electric cement mixer and two wheelbarrows, built for use in construction, wet trade, landscaping and fencing.
Tassie builders recognised at national awards
Tasmania builders were big winners at the National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards with Fairbrother, Valley Workshop and Davies Construction each recognised on the national stage.
Queensland Builders shine at National Excellence Awards
The best of Queensland building and construction was on display at the Master Builders Australia National Building Excellence Awards.
Bianco Precast wins Specialist Contractor of the Year Award
Adelaide contractor, Bianco Precast has taken out one of the nation’s highest building accolades, National Specialist Contractor of the Year at the National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.