New home starts increased significantly in the March 2006 quarter, but the recovery is unlikely to be sustained in the short term, especially in light of the higher interest rate environment.
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The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Independent Contractors Bill, a first step in recognising the important contribution of independent contractors.
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The NSW Planning Minister today announced major changes to the application of BASIX for alterations and additions following extensive lobbying by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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The growth pace of the Australian economy improved in the March 2006 quarter, although the decline in housing investment continued.
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The ACT Budget is a grim document for new homebuyers and the building industry generally, the Housing Industry Association said today.
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Home lending held steady in April, ahead of a likely pull-back mid year as a result of the interest rate rise in May.
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Major renovation activity recovered in the March 2006 quarter, pegging back all of the ground lost in a weaker end to 2005.
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Today's solid lending figures for housing is welcome news for the ACT's home builders and renovators but should not be a trigger for hiking interest rates.
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In the month before official interest rates rose, house and unit approvals fell by 39 per cent in ACT.
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The sale of new homes across Victoria has fallen in April, demonstrating the fragile nature of the current recovery in home building activity.
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The Housing Industry Association believes today's Victorian Budget will ease the burden on small business and goes a long way to addressing skill shortages and infrastructure development, Victorian Executive Director Graham Wolfe said today.
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In the month before official interest rates rose, house and unit approvals fell nationally by 3.4 per cent.
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The sale of new homes across Australia has fallen in April, demonstrating the fragile nature of the current recovery in home building activity.
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Australia’s property market continues to defy gravity following yet another rise in established house prices
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The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to be part of a new partnership with the NSW Government to deliver more opportunities for young people entering the building industry.
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