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Current at: 18 November 2009
Australia Still Over 50,000 Homes Short
The recovery in new home building will fall short of what is required to meet increases in Australia’s population, according to the Housing Industry Association’s latest National Outlook.
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Current at: 14 November 2009
HIA Welcomes Stay On 6-Star
Australia’s largest building group, the HIA has welcomed a decision of the Building Ministers’ Forum to defer consideration of new energy efficiency regulation of new dwellings.
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Current at: 09 November 2009
Lending Surge before Deadline on Home Grant
A last minute rush ahead of a cut to the First Home Owners’ Boost, saw home lending commitments surge in September according to the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.
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Current at: 09 November 2009
Cutting Australia's Housing Shortage
Official recognition that Australia has a chronic housing shortage is belated but welcome according to HIA’s Managing Director, Shane Goodwin.
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Current at: 04 November 2009
New Home Building Recovery Not Strong Enough
Building approvals are pointing to a moderate rather than strong recovery in new home building said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.
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Current at: 04 November 2009
Rate Hike No Help to Housing Shortage
“The increase in the ‘official’ cash rate will do nothing to boost the supply of housing, which is essential to moderate existing house price and rent pressures,” commented Dr Harley Dale, HIA Chief Economist.
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Current at: 02 November 2009
House Price Recovery Continues
The ABS index of established house prices increased for a second consecutive quarter in September 2009 said the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s largest building industry association.
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