Builders upbeat despite moderating housing market
Builders remain relatively upbeat despite the moderating housing market, according to the latest real time snapshot of business confidence in the building industry.
Community housing to help vulnerable youth in Bendigo
The Victorian Government is investing in community housing in Bendigo to help vulnerable young people in the region find stable, affordable accommodation.
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.
New government school for Palmerston
The Territory Government has brought forward construction of a new primary school in Palmerston by two years, NT Education Minister Selena Uibo announced.
Feyre Home gets in bed with world’s finest cotton
Melbourne-based homewares brand launches Supima® cotton bedlinen range
Introducing Insights: The definitive guide to planning your dream bathroom
Drawing on more than 120 years of expertise, Rogerseller would like to share the insights and knoweldge gained from creating timeless bathroom collections.
New home sales rise for the first time in 2018
“New home sales rose 2.0 per cent in June 2018, the first rise,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
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.
Stapled Structures and Build-to-Rent legislative package bring certainty
New rules that clarify the framework for institutional investment in real estate, including allowing investment in Build-to-Rent housing, have been warmly welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, although tax levels for international investors in Build-to-Rent remain a concern.
Australian Embassy to showcase Green Star credentials in the USA
Australia’s environmental credentials will be on show in the heartland of US politics when construction begins in 2020 on the new Australian Embassy in Washington D.C.
Mixed developments in capital city land markets
“Residential land prices have started to soften in some markets over the past year,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
CSR Gyprock launches Boundary Wall
A building system designed to maximise liveable space and provide a high level of acoustic separation for zero-lot-line developments