Planning Reform to be Assisted by Housing Affordability Fund
Rigid and complex planning systems have long been the bane of the residential building industry, frustrating its ability to keep pace with changing market needs and to deliver affordable housing.
Economic Figures Show Glimmer of Hope
The latest round of economic data has shown a glimmer of hope for the new housing market with Housing Finance Approvals and Dwelling Approvals both showing some slight improvements.
Delays in Test and Tagging Changes
With the state election being held in September, a delay in the changes to the test and tagging regulations is now occurring. These changes were aimed at adjusting regulations to enable competent persons to carryout testing and tagging of electrical equipment rather than the current requirement of a licensed person.
Further Rate Relief Needed to Kickstart Dwelling Starts
National dwelling commencements fell in the June quarter and further rate cuts are needed to kickstart the long-awaited recovery, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association.
Builders welcome Housing Affordability Fund
The launch of the Government’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) is an important and vital first step in tackling the systemic supply problems facing home buyers, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
Make your home green with solar power
An increasing number of people are installing solar panels on their roofs to generate electricity from the sun. Solar hot water systems are also available and, like solar electricity systems (PVs), attract generous Government rebates
Architects back incentives for greater carbon cuts
Australia’s peak body for the architecture profession is backing calls for a mix of incentives for domestic and commercial buildings to cut carbon emissions substantially above projections arising from the federal government’s proposed carbon pollution reduction scheme, and in turn significantly cut the price of carbon trading permits.
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