{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change location {{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationStable construction cycle trajectory to continue in the Hunter
Stable construction cycle trajectory to continue in the Hunter
Member and guest login
Enter your email and password to access secured content, members only resources and discount prices.
Did you become a member online? If not, you will need to activate your account to login.
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
Forgotten password
Need some help?
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
If the email address you have entered is registered, you will receive an email with further instructions.
Become part of the HIA community
Enables quick and easy registration for future events or learning and grants access to expert advice and valuable resources.
Create a guest account
Enter your details below and create a login
Send me exclusive tips, early access to new launches, and special offers. I can change my mind at any time.
By clicking Get started now you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy.
“The fact that unemployment remains very low, consumer confidence measures are improving, and households are spending money again was well received by attendees,” said Craig Jennion, HIA Executive Director Hunter.
“As a result, housing market confidence is increasing locally.
“In addition, HIA revealed new dwelling approvals remain solid for detached dwellings, unit approvals are up 16 per cent over the year to September and renovations continuing to grow, up 7 per cent over the same period.
“With the construction material price rising cycle over, build time slowly declining and the expectation that the east coast apartment cycle is restarting the Hunter is on a stable trajectory.
“On the downside the Hunter is not immune to the growing challenges faced by builders in regional centres, with workforce shortages, planning delays and a lack of enabling infrastructure is holding back new housing supply.
“What’s more housing affordability and supply are no longer just city problems they’re biting hard across regional Australia.
“According to HIA’s Housing the Regions report, regional NSW accounted for 42 per cent of all net migration inflows in 2024, showing a strong shift of people leaving the cities for regional life. Yet many centres face worsening shortages in both skilled trades and affordable homes.
“Regional communities like the Hunter are ready to grow, but they need the right support from government.
“The Housing the Regions report calls for national and state governments to focus on planning reform, land release and training initiatives to support regional growth.
“Regional NSW has a major role to play in meeting the nation’s housing targets. With the right policy focus, the Hunter can be at the forefront of Australia’s housing recovery,” concluded Mr Jennion.
For more information please contact:
Policies threat to improving new housing market
“The number of loans issued for the construction or purchase of new housing increased in the June quarter 2026, for both owner occupiers and investors,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Tom Devitt.
New Sydney Plan welcomed by HIA
“HIA welcomes the finalisation of the new Sydney Plan which provides a 20-year framework for the future development of Sydney,” said Brad Armitage HIA NSW Executive Director.
Housing industry urges Government to keep SMSF finance flowing to new homes
The housing industry is calling on the Australian Government to allow self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to continue borrowing to build new homes, at least until the impact of its new borrowing restrictions on housing supply is independently assessed and made public.
Bragg NCC plan puts spotlight on need to stop the regulatory escalator
“HIA welcomes Senator Andrew Bragg putting National Construction Code reform squarely at the centre of the housing affordability and productivity debate,” said HIA Chief Executive – Industry & Policy, Simon Croft.