Lending Hit by Higher Rates/Fewer First Homes
Home lending for both new and existing dwellings fell further in December 2009, reflecting the unwinding of the first home buyer stimulus and a third consecutive rate rise, said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.
Housing Finance Corrrection as First Home Owner 'Boost' Ends
Housing finance commitments fell again in December, the final month of the Government’s First Home Owner ‘Boost’ Scheme, according to peak building and construction organisation Master Builders Australia.
Mr Peter Jones, Master Builders’ Chief Economist, said “Finance for first home buyers has fallen back down to levels seen before the First Home Owner ‘boost’ scheme was introduced.”
Housing finance falls as first home owner 'boost' ends
Housing finance commitments fell again in December, the final month of the Government's First Home Owner 'Boost' Scheme, according to peak building and construction organisation Master Builders Australia.
Govt confirms in-place inspection for foil insulated roofs
Peter Garrett has confirmed more foil insulated roofs could be an electrocution risk as he rolled out an electrical inspection regime for the government's bungled insulation program.
Rise in approvals in Dec good news for building sector
A solid increase in approvals in December comes on top of a markedly higher revised figure for November and is positive news for the housing recovery, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
Green Cities 2010
Green Cities is Australia's premier conference for sustainability in the built environment. The conference is a joint initiative of the Green Building Council of Australia and the Property Council of Australia.
Ten Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Bushfire
If you live, or plan to build, in a bushfire prone area, there are many precautions you can take to
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