Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard
Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard as far as growth in housing and its economy are concerned, HIA Executive Director – Tasmania, Rick Sassin said.
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Affordable housing and hotel on World Trade Centre site
A new development with apartments and a hotel on the former riverside World Trade Centre site will also offer 20 affordable homes offered at 50 per cent below market rents in perpetuity.
Bi-partisan support for a Federal Housing Minister
Bi-partisan support for a Federal Housing Minister recognises the urgent need to address our housing affordability challenges at a national level, said the Housing Industry Association.
Riverina homes to shine at local awards
On Friday 21 September 2018, the building industry will gather in Wagga for its annual nights of nights, to celebrate all that is good in design and construction in residential building at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Riverina Housing Awards.
Overseas migration down by 9 per cent
“Changes to visas for skilled workers have delivered an immediate hit to Australia’s population growth,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Principal Economist.
Construction begins at Promenade Rothwell
The first home sites at Stockland’s brand new Promenade Rothwell community have generated a flurry of interest from eager homebuyers as construction on the $44 million project gets underway.
Home building continues to grow economy
“Stronger new home building, off the back of strong population growth, is continuing to drive the improvement in economic conditions in Australia,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Building approvals slow in July 2018
“The trend of a cooling housing market that has been evident throughout 2018 continued in July 2018 with a 5.2 per cent decline in building approvals,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
New regulations fail consumers and builders
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has sent a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission to express its concern “that builders and owners of newly constructed homes have faced significant delays in getting power provided to site and meters connected,” after the introduction of the…
Builders upbeat despite moderating housing market
Builders remain relatively upbeat despite the moderating housing market, according to the latest real time snapshot of business confidence in the building industry.
Community housing to help vulnerable youth in Bendigo
The Victorian Government is investing in community housing in Bendigo to help vulnerable young people in the region find stable, affordable accommodation.
Building approvals remain strong
“The housing industry experienced a strong month of approvals to end the financial year, with the number of new home approvals rising 4.0 per cent in June 2018,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.