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WA leads the way with elevated detached home building starts, closely followed by SA. This is good news for SA builders with many suggesting that they have healthy order books ahead of them.
All sectors of residential construction appear to be in good shape for the future, though it is not all plain sailing. Constraints in land, ready to build on, is holding back some new home construction work, with contracts being signed well ahead of when land is titled. Containing prices is still a challenge with labour and materials still experiencing high demand.
It is encouraging that SA is the only state where the average price of a house and land package costs less than the average price of an established home. This is great news for those contemplating whether to buy an established home or build a new one. Along with the cost difference, there are potential additional savings in not having to pay stamp duty on the build where applicable.
The next state election is scheduled for no later than March 2026. Now is the time to be turning our minds to what policy imperatives the HIA, on behalf of the residential construction sector, will take to the government and opposition parties in the lead up to the election.
In 2022 our key imperatives focussed on, ensuring a stable and sustainable economy to support housing, create a long term plan for housing, secure supply chains and investment in construction materials manufacturing, and reduce the cost of regulations and taxes.
Stephen Knight
Executive Director
South Australia
Domestic Building Contracts Act changes for 2026
Significant changes have been made to the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (DBCA) due to the passing of the Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Act 2025 (the Amendment Act).
Property Developer Licensing Information Sessions
The ACT Government’s City and Environment Directorate (CED) is hosting an information session on Property Developer Licensing next week on Thursday the 16th of October. The session will provide practical information and support to assist with:
Housing the Regions
HIA’s plan to house Australia’s growing regional population.
Ash Moseley Homes wins HIA Cairns Home of the Year
Cairns-based builder Ash Moseley Homes has been awarded the prestigious 2025 HIA Cairns Home of the Year for a breathtaking custom-designed residence, Pine Ridge Retreat, which masterfully captures panoramic views of the lake and surrounding countryside.
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Awards & events
Northern Rivers Industry Trade Night
Join us at the Northern Rivers Industry Trade Night, hear from HIA experts as they provide the latest industry updates and hear from our Partners.
Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Housing Awards
Join us at the 2025 HIA Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Housing Awards, brought to you by Truecore Steel
HIA NT Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Award evenings are enjoyable events, mixing great food and entertainment with recognition of the Award winners.
HIA ACT/Southern NSW Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Award evenings are enjoyable events, mixing great food and entertainment with recognition of the Award winners.
HIA Awards
HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.
2024 Award winners
Home of the Year
Winner: Adelaide Green Homes
Project Home
Winner: Country Living Homes
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Winner: Metricon Homes - Metricon l Langdon 26
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Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.
Understanding HIA Building Contracts
This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The contract is explained in full, describing each schedule and clause.
NCC 2022: Waterproofing Changes
Learn about the important updates and changes included in the NCC 2022 for internal and external waterproofing.
Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage
Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
This diploma course is designed for building and construction professionals who wish to gain valuable skills in managing medium rise construction projects.
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Building it right
HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.
Getting approval to build
Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.
Managing your safety
We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.
Managing your business
HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.