Infrastructure for sustainable growth
“Home buyers and the housing industry will benefit from the steady path that the Budget has plotted for the economy and our cities,” stated HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray.
Tag: housing
Lighting control with the power of voice command
Until recently, voice-based lighting control was a futuristic idea. However, technology is finally at a point where voice control is becoming accessible for every Australian home.
Improve energy efficiency in your home with Cowdroy Weather Seals
Energy usage and sustainability is a growing concern in Australia, with home energy consumption a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. According to Your Energy Savings, on average across Australia, 40 per cent of the energy used at home is for heating and cooling.
New house sales fall for third consecutive month
“Detached house sales fell again in March 2018 – meaning that declines have occurred in each of the first three months of 2018,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
Negative gearing supports renters and housing affordability
“Reports in The Australian on ATO data shows that almost two thirds of investors are on an average income of less than $80,000,” said HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Home completions record smashed
The NSW Government has smashed the record for the number of Sydney homes built in a 12-month-period than ever before, bursting through the 40,000 completions barrier for the first time in the city’s history.
A touch of calm this Mother’s Day
In 2018 Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday 13th May 2018, and is a day to express our gratitude to the mums, grandmas, aunties, and friends in our lives.
Stamp duty designed only to affect properties worth over $300,000
It is time for the NSW government to correct the stamp duty brackets, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.
Affordability improving in most capital cities
“Affordability improved in most of Australia’s capital cities during the first three months of 2018 as house price pressures eased,” commented Shane Garrett, HIA Senior Economist.
Housing market cooling
“The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate at 1.50 per cent – for a record 19 consecutive months and it seems it won’t change soon”, said the HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Second monthly fall for new house sales
“Sales of new detached houses declined for the second consecutive month during February 2018, although several key markets experienced growth,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
House prices shift across Australia
“There has been a major change in the pattern of house price growth across Australia’s major cities” said HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.