residential Archives - Get Building

Industry welcomes the chance to get back to work

The residential building industry has welcomed the news that they will be back to work on 10 September 2021, however, has warned that it is essential that the lockdown does not go beyond this date.

Sep 1, 2021

News

Regions benefit from exodus from Sydney and Melbourne

“More than 60,000 people departed Sydney and Melbourne to other parts of the country in the 12 months to March 2021,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 3, 2021

Record number of detached starts in the March quarter

“The number of new houses that commenced construction in the March 2021 quarter was more than 40 per cent higher than the same time last year,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 14, 2021

News

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

Loans for new home building remain elevated but below peak

“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling continued to fall in May, but remain elevated compared to pre-COVID levels,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 2, 2021

News

Delivering more homes for Ballarat

The Victorian Government is delivering the largest ever investment in housing across regional Victoria, ensuring our most vulnerable have a safe and secure place to call home in their local community.

Jun 21, 2021