Housing Report Card Highlights Tough Conditions Ahead
Australia’s most comprehensive housing report card highlights a slow recovery in 2007 as the industry fights against the headwinds of very low affordability

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  Rain Stalls Home Building Works
As heavy rains have poured down on the state's north for more than a fortnight, work on existing residential building projects has almost come to a standstill.

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  Home Building Suffers Higher Interest Rates
The fall in dwelling approvals in December reinforces the negative trend for housing as the impact of last year's rate rises flows through, according to Master Builders Australia the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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No Rate Rise Decision Welcome News for Home Builders and Buyers
Australia's peak building and construction group, Master Builders Australia has welcomed today's Reserve Bank decision not to lift interest rates.

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Flat Home Lending as Higher Rates Impact
Housing finance approvals for owner occupied housing remained virtually flat in December last year as higher interest rates continue to take the edge off demand, according to peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders Australia.

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Higher rates cap disappointing year for home building
Three interest rate hikes in 2006 has capped off a disappointing year for the new home building industry

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Construction sector slows in Jan but stable rate a plus
Activity in Australia's construction sector deteriorated last month after a fall in new business, but stable interest rates this year should provide a platform for recovery.

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