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Industry welcomes Queensland Government Build-to-rent support

The Queensland property industry has welcomed a commitment from the QLD Government to catalyse the development of ‘Build-to-Rent’ residential projects through a new pilot subsidy program.

Dec 14, 2018

New home building remains solid despite credit crunch

“New home building held up well during the September 2018 quarter despite the tougher market conditions,” according to Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett.

Nov 30, 2018

ACCC authorises agreements to promote affordable housing

The ACCC has granted authorisation for arrangements between SA Housing Authority, Renewal SA and land and property developers, which are designed to increase Adelaide’s supply of affordable housing.

Nov 26, 2018

Housing finance back to 2013 levels

“The slide in home lending activity in September 2018 has taken the number of loans to owner-occupiers down to the lowest level that we’ve seen since 2013,” said HIA Acting Principal Economist, Geordan Murray.

Nov 9, 2018

New Clik‘n’Fit design boundary fence in Tarragindi, Queensland

New Clik‘n’Fit design boundary fence in Tarragindi, Queensland, by Superior Screens.

Nov 9, 2018

Infamous Gatwick hotel resurrected

Situated on Fitzroy Street, in the heart of downtown St Kilda in Melbourne, art deco hotel the Gatwick suffered years of neglect before five couples from The Block undertook its massive renovation.

Nov 9, 2018

Stamp duty reform for NSW welcomed

The NSW Treasurer’s announcement of changes to the State’s stamp duty system is a much-needed structural reform which, over time, will help reduce the tax burden on people buying a home in NSW.

Nov 6, 2018

Jobs, housing focus on remote Arnhem islands

Several construction projects are underway at communities on Groote Eylandt and its neighbouring Bickerton Island.

Nov 6, 2018

Good start to getting rid of stamp duty

“The indexation of Stamp Duty is a step forward in reducing the taxation imposts on housing,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Nov 5, 2018

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gate Project in Pimpama, Queensland

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gates Project in Pimpama, Queensland, completed by Superior Screens.

Nov 5, 2018

Rental inflation weakest in quarter of a century

“The pace of increase in rents remains at its slowest in 25 years,” said Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.

Nov 2, 2018

Dwelling approvals fall in September 2018

The number of dwellings approved in Australia fell by 1.9 per cent in September 2018 in trend terms, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Oct 31, 2018