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Stapled Structures and Build-to-Rent legislative package bring certainty

New rules that clarify the framework for institutional investment in real estate, including allowing investment in Build-to-Rent housing, have been warmly welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, although tax levels for international investors in Build-to-Rent remain a concern.

Jul 27, 2018

Mixed developments in capital city land markets

“Residential land prices have started to soften in some markets over the past year,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.

Jul 26, 2018

Build-to-Rent model in NSW welcome — now it’s Victoria’s turn

The Property Council of Australia welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government to support a ‘Build-to-Rent’ housing model and has urged the Victorian Government to also take up the opportunity to provide more housing choice.

Jul 6, 2018

Streamlining land supply an important housing affordability step

“Housing affordability must remain a key objective to support and encourage first home buyers to enter the market,” says the Housing Industry Association.

Jul 6, 2018

House approvals slowing

“The volume of new home approvals appears to have peaked in late 2017 and has cooled modestly during the year,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Jul 3, 2018

New house sales continue to slide in 2018

“The first half of 2018 has seen a renewed downward trend in new house sales,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Jun 29, 2018

Stamp duty revenue hits new record

“Australian homebuyers paid out over $21 billion in stamp duty to state governments during the 2017/18 financial year – and the total cost of the tax is expected to get even bigger over the next few years,” explained HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.

Jun 28, 2018

Planning policy must continue to look forward

“The State Opposition’s announcement that it will re-introduce residential planning controls that restrict low density, low impact redevelopment if elected in November 2018, would be a backwards step for housing in Victoria,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.

Jun 25, 2018

Stapled Structures and Build-to-Rent legislative package bring certainty

Mixed developments in capital city land markets

Build-to-Rent model in NSW welcome — now it’s Victoria’s turn

Streamlining land supply an important housing affordability step

House approvals slowing

New house sales continue to slide in 2018

Stamp duty revenue hits new record

Planning policy must continue to look forward

Housing for Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ needs better planning

Support for trade skills & small business good for residential construction

Tropical escape in the heart of Byron Bay

Building a beautiful home