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New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021

“The strength in New Home Sales in recent months indicates that the boom in detached home building will continue to create strong employment opportunities into the second half of 2022,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Sep 15, 2021

HIA welcomes confirmation that developer contributions add to house prices

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see clear confirmation in research released by the National Housing and Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) that the price of new homes is directly increased by the various developer charges being applied by local and state governments.

Aug 31, 2021

Strong new home sales in June quarter

“New Homes Sales in June 2021 jumped 15.3 per cent to be 11.2 per cent higher in the quarter than the same time in 2019,” stated HIA Economist Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 13, 2021

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Detached dwelling approvals remain elevated in May 2021

“Detached building approvals fell back in May 2021 from the record level set in April but remain elevated,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 5, 2021

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New home sales strengthen in May 2021

“New home sales increased by 15.2 per cent in May 2021 compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Jun 17, 2021

Industry welcomes additional home ownership measures

Australia’s property industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of additional home ownership measures in the 2021-22 Budget.

May 31, 2021

Detached housing and renovations surge in March quarter

“Figures released by the ABS today (May 26 2021) show work done on detached houses and renovations surged in the March quarter,” said Angela Lillicrap, HIA Economist.

May 26, 2021

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HIA welcomes new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alwyn Even from ABN Group as National President and Ms Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green as National Vice President.

May 7, 2021

First home buyers help drive housing market

“First home buyers accounted for 41 per cent of new loans issued over the past six months, the highest for more than a decade,” stated HIA’s Senior Economist, Nick Ward.

May 4, 2021

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March madness sees new home sales spike

“New Home Sales were 39.4 per cent higher in the March 2021 quarter than the same time the previous year,” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Apr 19, 2021

Loans for new home building sets new record

“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling rose in February marking six consecutive months of record highs,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 1, 2021

Construction industry recovery continues in February 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) eased slightly by 0.2 points to 57.4 in February (2021), continuing the recovery seen in late 2020 (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).

Mar 3, 2021