A Welcolme Bounce in Building Approvals
A hefty increase in residential building approvals across Victoria has seen some strength return to Australia’s new home building industry.

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  Quarterly Review of Housing Affordability
The dream of owning a home is returning for some of Australia’s first home buyers.
Figures released today from the HIA/Commonwealth Bank Affordability Report show that affordability improved in the December quarter, up 5.4 per cent to its highest level in over a year.

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  Three Good Months For Home Lending
The slow but steady recovery in home lending has continued through to the end of 2005.

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Dwelling Approvals Up
Dwelling approvals picked up as expected in November, a positive sign for recovery after what has to date been a mild downturn in housing, according to Master Builders Australia the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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Energy efficiency in building continues to star
The Australian Building Code Board (ABCB) decision to introduce minimum national standards for energy and water efficiency in new homes follows the lead of Victoria’s 5 Star standard.

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5 Star – Information on timber sub-floors
Claims that the timber industry will suffer under the Australian Building Code Board (ABCB) decision to introduce minimum national standards for energy and water efficiency in new homes are based on misinformation.

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International architects confirmed for 'the future is now!'
A number of leading architects from Europe and the United States have been confirmed as keynote speakers at The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) 2006 National Conference titled ‘the future is now!

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