The Hot And Cold Of Building Approvals
HIA Australia’s largest building industry association has released a new report entitled, ‘The Hot and Cold of New Home Building’. The report provides a clear picture of where there has been a rise and fall in building approvals over the past six months
Secondary Dwellings To Help Relieve Rental Squeeze
Today’s announcement by NSW Premier Morris Iemma to advance the number of secondary dwellings available for rental accommodation across NSW is a positive step in addressing the rental shortage dilemma.
HIA Welcomes New Planning Tolerances
HIA has welcomed the ACT Planning and Land Authority’s (ACTPLA) latest regulatory changes that address issues arising out of planning reforms introduced in March this year.
Affordability Remains at 24 Year Low
First home buyer housing affordability barely improved in June, languishing at a 24 year low. The HIA-CBA First Home Buyer Affordability Index inched up by just 0.3 per cent during the June 2008 quarter to still be 6 per cent lower than a year earlier.
New Qualification Requirements Announced for NSW 20/15/08
Earlier this week, the Commissioner of Fair Trading determined that, from Monday, 18 August 2008, in order to qualify for an endorsed contractor licence or supervisor certificate for general building work.
Australian PCI®: Construction industry contracts although strong support from engineering construction
The national construction industry contracted for a fifth consecutive month in July, although it had strong support from an increase in engineering construction activity and some encouraging, albeit modest, improvement in commercial construction. The Australian Industry Group – Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) registered 41.6, remaining below the critical 50.0 points level separating expansion from contraction.
Kay reaches the milestone of 22 years with the Australian Industry Group
Kay Macaulay, Ai Group's Ballarat and Wimmera region manager, has just clocked up 22 years with the Australian Industry Group.
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