HIA Calls For Energy Road Map For New Homes
HIA’s peak policy body, the National Policy Congress, has called on the Australian Government to halt further energy efficiency regulation of new dwellings, beyond 6-star ratings.
Approvals Confirm Housing Recovery Ahead
Building approvals increased for the third consecutive month in April 2009 to reach their highest level since October last year, said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation
Steady Rates the Right Decision says HIA
The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to hold the Official Cash Rate steady at 3 per cent for the second consecutive month.
Economy Defies Gloom
Australia ’s Gross Domestic Product defied the negative sentiment of recent months to grow by 0.4 per cent in the March 2009 quarter, said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.
Adapting Homes to Changing Lifestyles
Master Builders is calling for nominations for the 2009 National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Awards. The Awards are sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, and acknowledge builders and designers who deliver high quality, practical and liveable family homes that are adaptable to the changing lifestyles and needs of older Australians.
Government Should Retain Tough Cop on the Beat
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry, today urged the Government to keep a tough cop on the beat in the building and construction industry and reject the call by unions for the special powers to go warning that to do so would put the Government’s stimulus packages and infrastructure plans at risk.
First Home Buyers Boost Dwelling Approvals
Another solid increase in dwelling approvals is further evidence that stimulus measures are working to spark a housing recovery, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
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