House Price Recovery Continues
The ABS index of established house prices increased for a second consecutive quarter in September 2009 said the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s largest building industry association.

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  Rate Hike No Help to Housing Shortage
“The increase in the ‘official’ cash rate will do nothing to boost the supply of housing, which is essential to moderate existing house price and rent pressures,” commented Dr Harley Dale, HIA Chief Economist.

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  New Home Building Recovery Not Strong Enough
Building approvals are pointing to a moderate rather than strong recovery in new home building said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.

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  Cutting Australia's Housing Shortage
Official recognition that Australia has a chronic housing shortage is belated but welcome according to HIA’s Managing Director, Shane Goodwin.

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  Lending Surge before Deadline on Home Grant
A last minute rush ahead of a cut to the First Home Owners’ Boost, saw home lending commitments surge in September according to the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.

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  Master Builders National Apprentice of the Year
Master Builders Australia announced the 2009 winner of the National Apprentice of the Year Award at its National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards at a gala dinner at Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast on Saturday 7 November 2009. The Award was proudly sponsored by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations/Australian Apprenticeships.

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  Master Builders Excel on the World Stage
Master Builders Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Made Campaign announced the 2009 National Export Awards winners at Master Builders’ National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards presentation dinner held at Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast on 7 November.

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