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Nov 26, 2020

The four major trends expected to shape the Australian property market

"Preliminary figures released by the ABS on the value of residential construction work done showed a decline in the September 2020 quarter to its lowest level since 2014,” said Angela Lillicrap, HIA Economist.

Nov 4, 2020

The Economy

Lending

Markets

New home deposit guarantee will help first home buyers: HIA

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the news that banks will start accepting loan applications for the New Home Guarantee under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Jul 28, 2020

The Economy

Markets

Supply and demand for skilled building trades on track: HIA report

Skilled trades supply and demand are close to equilibrium, according to the HIA Trades Report for the June quarter.

Jul 14, 2020

Construction

New Developments

Builders

Increase in new home sales in response to HomeBuilder

An increase in new home sales by 77.6 per cent in June, is a direct result of HomeBuilder, according to Tim Reardon, HIA.

Jun 5, 2020

Housing activity yet to impact GDP

While the new Housebuilder package will help, the Housing Industry Association warns a sharper contraction in residential building activity is imminent.

May 20, 2020

Construction

New Developments

Builders

PCA recommends a $50,000 ‘New Home Boost’ scheme

As the Property Council of Australia looks ahead for longer term stimulus in the building industry, the Housing Industry Association says incentives now are needed for the second half of 2020, to save half a million jobs.