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Helping hundreds of Victorians to buy their first home

The Victorian Government is providing a vital helping hand to first home buyers struggling to enter the property market, with more than 250 properties purchased since the launch of the HomesVic shared equity scheme.

Mar 10, 2020

Property Council of Australia welcomes government adoption of plan to reduce red tape

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Tasmanian Premier’s commitment to further reduce red tape in Tasmania.

Mar 5, 2020

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Housing downturn weighs on growth in GDP

“Residential building continued to contract in the final quarter of 2019, weighing on overall economic growth,” said Diwa Hopkins, HIA Senior Economist.

Mar 4, 2020

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Response Interest rate cut a prudent response

“Today’s (March 3 2020) decision by the RBA board to lower the cash rate is the prudent course of action.

Mar 3, 2020

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New loan commitments for housing rose 4.4 percent

The value of new loan commitments for housing rose 4.4 per cent in December 2019, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Mar 3, 2020

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New digital platform maps liveability in our major cities

A groundbreaking new digital platform is set to transform how we map liveability in major cities across the country, in an Australian first.

Mar 3, 2020

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Home building a weight on national economy in 2019

“The credit squeeze and its impact on home building weighed heavily on Australia’s economy in 2019,” commented HIA Senior Economist, Diwa Hopkins.

Feb 26, 2020

Huge call to action for on infrastructure delivery

The 2020 Infrastructure Priority List reveals the scale of the challenge for Australian governments in addressing emerging and enduring infrastructure needs.

Feb 26, 2020

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Access to bushfire standard will help with rebuilding

“Today’s (February 17 2020) announcements that builders and homeowners will be able to easily access the Australian Standard for building in bushfire prone areas will help thousands of people impacted by the recent bushfires move through the rebuilding process a little more smoothly,” said Kristin…

Feb 17, 2020

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

CIMIC Group announced the promotion of Juan Santamaria to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, from Managing Director of CPB Contractors, effective from 5 February 2020.

Feb 6, 2020

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Creative Victoria appoints local builder for Bendigo’s new creative industries hub

Highly-esteemed Bendigo builders Gerard K House Pty Ltd have been appointed by Creative Victoria to build Bendigo’s new creative industries hub – The Studio.

Feb 6, 2020

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Visionary sustainable housing project a boost for climate

The leading-edge project comprises 27 architect-designed 8.1 energy-rated houses, with around two-thirds of the total area dedicated to shared food gardens, wetlands, native gardens and orchards, as well as car parking on the perimeter.

Feb 3, 2020