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“Although these measures are modest, they build on existing reforms aimed at increasing housing supply.
“Facilitating the use of pre-fabrication and modern methods of construction, will foster greater innovation in the sector and assist with enhancing productivity.
“Improving dispute resolution processes is also desperately needed. The current processes are placing unnecessary strain on both builders and the homeowners. Funding in the Budget to develop a process that is clearer and much fairer for all parties involved is great news and long overdue,” added Mr Armitage.
“Feasibility remains a key barrier to housing delivery right across NSW so the expansion of the Government’s pre-sales finance guarantee will help to get shovels in the ground for more projects much sooner. Funding for roads and infrastructure to unlock development particularly in Western Sydney is also welcomed.
“The Budget includes changes to the Foreign Investor Surcharge for Build-to-Rent and retirement villages. Whilst this will encourage more investment in these developments, broader changes are needed to promote greater investment and improve feasibility right across the housing sector.
“Today’s State Budget is a small step forward, but we still have a long way to go to get anywhere near to building the number of new homes needed to meet demand,” concluded Mr Armitage.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the Victorian results in the HIA National Housing Accord Update released yesterday, while not as poor as some other states, highlight the urgent need for a reset in housing policy after the upcoming state election.
HIA’s annual Safety Summit is being held today in Adelaide (8 October) and will bring together industry leaders, regulators and workplace safety experts, providing practical guidance to help residential builders and tradies create safer worksites and support compliance in an ever-changing world.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on the Australian Taxation Office and Federal Government to reverse the decision to cease accepting credit card payments from 30 November, warning the change needs to be viewed against the cumulative financial pressure already confronting residential building businesses.
“Housing commencements rose in the year to June 2026, but the latest data reflects yesterday's market, not the conditions facing builders today,” stated HIA Executive Director Victoria, Keith Ryan.