housing Archives - Page 19 of 25

Increasing CGT will exacerbate affordability challenge

“With house prices falling and building activity in decline this is not the appropriate time in the housing cycle to increase Capital Gains Tax,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.

Oct 24, 2018

Property Council welcomes progress on strata law

The Property Council welcomes the Legislation Committee’s report on the Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 tabled in Parliament.

Oct 18, 2018

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Macquarie Point Masterplan – housing welcome

The TCCI welcomed the new Macquarie Point Masterplan – which includes provision for residential development.

Oct 17, 2018

A long path ahead to restore affordability

“A trend of improving affordability is taking root in the major capital cities – due largely to falling housing prices,” commented Geordan Murray, HIA Acting Principal Economist.

Oct 16, 2018

Investor lending declines in most Australian markets

“Housing investor loans have retreated in most parts of Australia over the past year,” according to Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.

Oct 16, 2018

Tasmania dwelling commencements rocket to number one

“ABS dwelling commencement figures recently released show that Tasmania’s new home building industry outperformed all other states and territories in 2017/18, noted HIA Executive Director, Rick Sassin.

Oct 12, 2018

Owner-occupiers join investors on the sidelines

“The value of lending to investors declined by more than 20 per cent over the last twelve months while lending to owner- occupiers was down by 7.7 per cent. Given such a large drop, we should expect the market to continue to cool,” said HIA…

Oct 12, 2018

Adding a touch of luxury to a quality-built home

Industrial design meets contemporary living at The Russet House, located in the tranquil suburb of Paddington in Brisbane, Queensland.

Oct 11, 2018

COAG Economic Reform Council should target housing affordability

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen’s proposal for the creation of a new independent COAG Economic Reform Council to drive long-term reform priorities, and called for its first focus to be on housing affordability.