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Building houses is not just about bricks and mortar. At HIA we are a leader when it comes to understanding what drives the Australian economy and what influences can affect the housing industry.
Stay up to date with the latest industry news, developments, housing forecasts and trends to keep you ahead of the competition.
Get the latest economic data and forecasting to provide you with all the right information for informed decision making.
Keep your finger on the pulse with up-to-the minute media releases, member alerts and policy updates.
Outlining the actions and areas of focus that governments need to support the housing industry to deliver the affordable homes we need and where people want to live.
HIA's advocacy work is guided by a range of position (policy) statements that set out the membership's position on the regulation of home building nationally.
HIA sets out the key issues we believe an incoming government must address if we are to sustain the benefits of stronger new home building activity.
HIA's advocacy work responds to a range of government consultations and inquiries throughout the year on reforms that will impact the housing industry.
“Today’s announcement from the Labor Government of $78 million in funding to fast track the qualification of up 6,000 tradies is an important initiative which will help get more homes built quicker,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
“As Prime Minister, how would you stop state governments from continuing to increase the taxes on new home building and adding additional red tape?”, asked HIA’s Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
Interested in obtaining your commercial building licence? You may benefit from recent changes to the experience requirements.
As we head into the Easter and ANZAC long weekends, the team at HIA wishes you a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break with your loved ones.
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Coalition to commit $260 million to build a new national network of Australian Technical Colleges to target boosting our industry’s critical trade shortages,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
“A key reason why the cost of government fees, charges and taxes has increased by $160,000 over the past five years, is the increased time it takes to gain approval to turn farmland into a residential suburb,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
As part of the Pre-fab Innovation Hub, HIA has now released the final report including the findings and recommendations.
HIA's aim is for a nationally consistent approvals outcome for all single dwellings on land zoned as residential.
Across the country the residential building industry is a driver of Australia’s economy, with billions in economic activity delivering around 200,000 homes every year. HIA’s mission is to support the housing industry to sustain their businesses throughout the industry cycles with accurate forecasting and strong advocacy. We speak up for the one million people working every day to build Australia’s homes of the future.
HIA leads the way in accurate and decisive forecasting for the residential building industry. Let us help guide you in the right direction.
Looking for specialised research for your business or industry sector? Contact the HIA economics team to source data, analysis and tailored information.
Gain insight into what drives the Australian economy and how it affects your day-to-day and long term business decisions.
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