CoAG Urged to Address Public Housing Challenges
Australia ’s largest building industry association, the Housing Industry Association , has highlighted the need for state, territory and the federal government to address challenges faced in public housing at the next meeting of CoAG.
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Housing Impacted by Historic Population Growth
Australia’s latest population reading shows that in the first quarter of 2008 the Australian population grew by a record 102,000, higher than any previous reading. Over the 12 months to March, Australia grew at a record 336,800 or 1.6 per cent.
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New Home Sales Continue to Struggle
The latest New Home Sales Report from HIA, Australia’s largest building association, highlights the on-going weakness in new residential construction already evident well before the latest deterioration in global financial conditions and confidence.
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Residential Lot Approvals Fell
The number of conditionally approved lots and final lot approvals has fallen during 2007/08.
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Consumer protection should be transparent and reliable
The Housing Industry Association today called on all parties to work together to address consumer confidence in the NSW home building industry.
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$12.6 Million To Make Our Buildings Greener
A $12.6 million Brumby Government boost to sustainable building will help put Victoria at the forefront of building design as the nation transitions to a new carbon economy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said today.
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Prepare Your Home For Summer Safety
With longer days and sunnier weather, many Victorians are preparing their home’s outdoor areas for summer.
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