Greensmart Welcomes Stocklands National Move
The Housing Industry Association today welcomed Stockland Property Trust on board as a National Leader in the HIA GreenSmart sustainable building program.

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  Rate Rise Will Hurt Housing
Today's move by the Reserve Bank to raise official interest rates is both unwelcome and unjustified.

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  Building Approvals No Sustained Recovery Evident Even Before Rate Rise Bites
Building approvals ticked higher in March, but only due to an increase in apartment approvals.

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Victorian company builds HIA Australian Home of the Year
Victoria ’s Scalzo Constructions claimed the premier prize at the 2006 Housing Industry Association awards when it was named the winner in the HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year category in Brisbane tonight. (Sat May 6) The prestigious award is partnered by CSR.

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False Dawn Before Rate Hike Hits
The rise in dwelling approvals in March is welcome, but the pick up will be snuffed out by Wednesday’s rate rise, according to Master Builders Australia the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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Victorian Building : Strongest March Quarter On Record
Victoria ’s building permits issued during the first quarter of the year have reached record levels, exceeding $3.7 billion, 17 per cent higher than the first quarter of 2005.

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State Governments Must Help New Home Buyers After Interest Rate Rise
The Residential Development Council (RDC) has called on State Governments to slash stamp duty on new housing after today's 0.25 per cent interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank.

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