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Construction on new homes begins in northwest Victoria

More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Victorian Government’s investment in social housing, with construction now underway to deliver 39 new houses in Ballarat and Horsham.

Apr 27, 2022

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More housing for workers in Ararat

The Victorian Government is laying the groundwork for more housing to support workers in Ararat, creating jobs and supporting the region as it continues to grow.

Apr 27, 2022

Impediments to housing supply must be addressed

“The recommendations set out in today’s (March 18 2022) release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.

Mar 18, 2022

Building trades remain in high demand

“The shortage of skilled trades continued to deteriorate in December and remains the most significant shortage on record,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Feb 25, 2022

Fostering The Next Generation Of Construction Workers

The Victorian Government will deliver a funding boost for South West TAFE to ensure construction and trades students have the tools they need to skill-up for Victoria’s construction workforce.

Feb 22, 2022

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NSW drives strong demand for new housing into 2022

“Sales of new detached homes recorded an exceptionally strong quarter, led by Australia’s largest state,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Feb 10, 2022

CSR Gyprock marks 75 years of industry innovation, perseverance and passion

Australia’s plasterboard pioneer, CSR Gyprock, celebrates 75 years of innovation and performance as the country’s leading plasterboard manufacturer. Proudly Australian made, Gyprock has facilitated the builds of iconic Australian buildings such as The Sydney Opera House (built 1959), New Parliament House (1981 – 1987), Royal…

Feb 9, 2022

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Timber imports responding to record housing demand

“Shortages of timber have caused extended delays to house building over the last year and a half,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Feb 3, 2022

Owner occupiers drive record year in housing finance

“Owner occupiers bounced back at the end of 2021 to produce the biggest year of home loans on record,” stated HIA Economist, Tom Devitt.

Feb 1, 2022

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Pandemic drives ‘super cycle’ of housing demand

“Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Jan 20, 2022

InfraBuild acquires Mayfield site

InfraBuild recently reacquired vital infrastructure for its operations in the Port of Newcastle.

Jan 17, 2022

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Demand for housing and first homebuyer activity remain strong

“The value of loans, excluding refinancing, issued for housing towards the end of 2021 was elevated as demand remains very strong,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Nick Ward.

Jan 14, 2022