Display Homes - All You Need To Know
Building Commissioner Tony Arnel
believes that buying and building a display home
using a reputable developer can take much of the
hard work out of the building process, providing
an affordable housing option for potential homeowners.
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Jump in Apartment
Approvals No Cause for Concern
The massive jump in building approvals for high rise apartments and townhouses
in December 2004 was unexpected and should not be interpreted as a turning point
in this segment of the market, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak
body for the building and construction industry.
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Small
Rise for Dwelling Approvals
A healthier month for multi-units
prevented an overall drop in building approvals
in December as detached house approvals ended the
year on a soft note. Cheaper imports and a building boom that refuses to end are keeping
Australia's economy in good shape, new figures revealed on Friday.
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Housing Sector to Slow But No Crash In Sight
The housing sector enjoyed a very
strong three years but is now set to take a breather
until 2007.
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Options
to Improve Home Warranty
Since the collapse of HIH, many
worthwhile and important regulatory reforms have
been introduced to the design and scope of the home
warranty legislation. Some examples of reforms include
the shifting of the scheme to a 'last resort' basis
in those states where this did not already apply,
a lifting of the dollar threshold on residential
building work above which a statutory warranty would
apply.
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Housing construction building up to a gentle slowdown
Housing construction isn't about to fall in a heap but a slowdown over the
next couple of years is on the cards, the Housing Industry Association (HIA)
said on Monday.
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Ai Group Opposes Government Proposals for OH&S
Bill
The Australian Industry Group has today made a submission to the State
Government opposing proposals that serious criminal sanctions be placed on
employers under the OH&S Workplace Fatality Bill.
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