Industry News

  New Home Sales Climb off the Mat in October
New home sales climbed off the mat in October following a very weak period in mid-2012, said the
Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  Residential Building - At the Bottom Looking Up?
Preliminary ABS figures released today indicate that residential construction activity improved modestly in the September quarter of 2012, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  Residential Construction - Building the Economy
An economic report prepared for the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has quantified the significant national economic potential of increased activity from the residential construction sector.

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  Housing Affordability Continues to Improve
The good news on housing affordability continued in the September 2012 quarter with improvements evident across all geographical areas, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  Aust companies highest CEO turnover in world: report
The turnover of chief executives among Australian listed companies is the highest in the world — thanks largely to the ...

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  Aust recession could happen 'within 2 years': economist
Australia could face a recession within two years unless interest rates and the Australian dollar drop sharply, a prominent ...

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  Resources well placed but costs still an issue: industry
The Australian resources sector is well placed for the future — although it could be held back because of higher costs ...

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