New Home Building Weakens in Sep Qtr
ABS figures released today provide a sobering update on the residential sector early in the 2010/11 financial year, claims the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
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Housing Affordability Suffers Heavy Fall over Year to September
A modest cooling in dwelling prices improved housing affordability slightly during the September 2010 quarter, although housing is still far less affordable than it was 12 months ago said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
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NSW Housing code (exempt & complying development) information sessions
From 1 to 16 December, the NSW Department of Planning will run a series of free workshops to help builders and other industry professionals find out more about the expansion of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 otherwise known as the NSW Housing Code.
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Government must engage community on increased energy standards for new homes
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry today called on the Government to have a more intensive conversation with the community on the appropriate levels of energy efficiency to be adopted in new and existing residential dwellings.
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2011 year of carbon price, delivery and decision - PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed there will be nowhere to hide on carbon pricing with a firm and final decision in ...
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ACCI's O'Brien: small business owners needed in govt
Former ACCI President Peter O’Brien has called for a national initiative involving private sector business groups and ...
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Australia Institute report misses point on Australian solar
Conergy's Managing Director Rodger Meads has slammed the Australia Institute for failing to recognise two critical facts ...
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