On 1 October 2008, the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 changed to require the disclosure of Political donations and Gifts. Click for more information
Building approvals and home lending statistics are generally considered to be good indicators of the level of housing activity occurring in a region. While the latest figures painted a grim picture for many industry people around the country the news on the ACT home front was far more encouraging. Click for more information
A month ago the Reserve Bank acknowledged that interest rate rises were hurting Australian households - at a time when fuel and food costs were also mounting. A more stable interest rate environment into the second half of the year was needed. Click for more information
Tradebuild – the online business directory connecting HIA members to potential customers. In additon to offering HIA members a place to promote their business, contact details and the services offered. Tradebuild now offers testimonials, a gallery, logo placement and areas serviced. Click for more information
The NSW Government’s planning reforms were passed by Parliament on 18th June. A subset of the planning reform package is the NSW Housing Code, scheduled to be introduced later this year. The Code is part of a State Environmental Planning Policy which will override local council policies in relation to exempt and complying development. Click for more information