Housing Affordability Drops in March Quarter
The decline in Housing affordability continued early in 2010 with higher house prices, increased interest rates, and the removal of the first home buyers’ boost according to the latest HIA-CBA First Home Buyer Affordability Report.

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  Victoria's Atkinson.Pontifex wins Australian Home of the Year
Victoria’s Atkinson.Pontifex has taken out the top award at the 2010 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, winning Australian Home of the Year.

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  Potential Fines of up to $2750 for advertising without licence details (ACT)
If you are advertising that you provide, or will provide, a service in a construction occupation or occupation class the Construction and Occupation (Licensing) Act 2004 provides that you MUST provide the following details

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  New’ Old Government House wins top Brisbane Architecture Award
A challenging project to secure Queensland’s Old Government House for generations to come without detracting from its past has tonight (Friday 21 May) been awarded top honours in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2010 Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards.

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  Building industry expects steady employment over next six months
The Building Industry Economic Survey has revealed the industry expects business activity and employment over the next six months to remain steady.

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  Safer and more sustainable buildings
Building Commission Tony Arnel announced that due to changes coming into effect in Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2010 today, Victoria’s buildings would be safer and more energy efficient.

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  VMIA reaches agreement with QBE to deliver domestic building insurance
The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) has entered into an agreement with QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, QBE, under which the VMIA will provide domestic building insurance to builders and owner builders in Victoria.

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