Modest Rise for Construction Finance
The number of loans for construction of owner occupier dwellings increased moderately in April.
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Good News For Housing Affordability
Today’s launch of the federal government’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) consultation paper has been welcomed by the HIA as a positive measure designed to lower the cost of building new homes and improve housing affordability.
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Home Lending Hit by Rates
The drop in home lending in April is the third big monthly fall in a row with the risk of more to come, according to peak building and construction industry organisation Master Builders Australia.
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The building sector "in serious trouble"-economists
A 6.6 percent fall in houses built in the March quarter points to further declines ahead, economists said on Monday.
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Government architect a triumph for built environment
Tasmania’s urban environment will be enhanced with the appointment of a state architect, a move welcomed by Australia’s peak body for the architecture profession, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
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How the Building Practitioners Board helps consumers
Every building or renovating project, no matter how big or small, carries some sort of risk. However, all building projects over $5,000 must use a registered builder. In Victoria, only registered builders meet the required industry standards for qualifications, technical skills, and experience
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Australian PCI®: Construction Industry Conditions Worsen
The downturn in the national construction industry worsened in May with the Australian Industry Group – Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) registering 36.9, down 5.7 points on the previous month and below the critical 50.0 points level separating expansion from contraction.
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