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HIA reports low housing affordability in residential sector for July (4-Sep-2007)
Building approvals went nowhere at the start of the new financial year. Figures released show that dwelling approvals only managed a 0.4% increase in July to a level of 12,980.
HIA reports marginal rise in new home sales in Australia (30-Aug-2007)
New home sales posted only a marginal rise at the start of the new financial year. HIA’s New Home Sales figures show a 1.5% increase in the sale of new homes and units among Australia’s large builders and developers, sales reaching a level of 8,441 in July.
HIA supports Labor’s IR Policy statement (29-Aug-2007)
Federal Labor’s IR Policy statement provides HIA with clarity and assurances in relation to their employment policies, particularly for the building and construction industry.
HIA- Boral GreenSmart awards to honour sustainable building and design (23-Aug-2007)
Building professionals from around Australia gather in Melbourne on August 24th for the eighth annual Housing Industry Association-Boral GreenSmart Awards ceremony at the Crown Entertainment complex.
Higher Mortgage rates triggers mortgage stress rate: HIA (21-Aug-2007)
Higher home mortgage rates have sent the number of households in mortgage stress soaring since the Census was taken in August last year, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Housing sector still struggling to gain traction (1-Aug-2007)
According to Australia’s peak building industry body, Housing Industry Association, building approvals through the first half of 2007 were running at nearly 1,900 few per month than the level required to satisfy underlying demand.
New home sales ease in June (31-Jul-2007)
New home sales eased in June and were down sharply over the financial year. HIA’s New Home Sales figures show a 0.8% easing in the sale of new homes and units among Australia’s large builders and developers, sales dropping back to a level of 8,321 dwellings for June.
HIA welcomes $500m residential infrastructure support initiative (31-Jul-2007)
Housing Industry Association has welcomed federal Labor’s commitment to tackle housing affordability through a $500m residential infrastructure support initiative. The announcement closely resembles HIA’s proposal for a Residential Infrastructure Fund.
Investment in infrastructure to restore housing affordability (30-Jul-2007)
Federal Labor Housing Summit identified the lack of supply of affordable housing, the need to cut planning red tape and great investment in infrastructure as the essential ingredients needed to restore housing affordability.
Housing report card highlights inadequate supply of housing stock (23-Jul-2007)
Australia’s comprehensive report card on the new housing industry highlights that a lack of affordability is preventing an adequate supply of new housing stock.
Rent crisis set to push people to poverty line (23-Jul-2007)
The number of Australian families in rent stress is set to soar according to the Housing Industry Association. Record rent rises, record low rental vacancy rates and rent auctions add up to a dismal picture of the present rental market, and without immediate action, many Australian households will be pushed close to the poverty line.
HIA asks Government to setup Residential Infrastructure Fund (17-Jul-2007)
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has launched a plan that would see 40,000 affordable homes built over the next four years. According to HIA, the plan calls on the Federal Government to set up a $3bn Residential Infrastructure Fund. This fund would assist state and local governments meet the cost of building and upgrading essential community infrastructure in regional and urban centres.
First home buyer market continues to struggle (11-Jul-2007)
The first home buyer market continues to struggle. The total number of loans for owner occupiers barely moved in May while the proportion of first home buyers dropped.
National housing coalition welcomes proposal for a new rental incentive scheme (10-Jul-2007)
A national coalition of housing and community organisations welcomed the Federal Opposition Leader’s proposal for a new national affordable rental incentive to boost the supply of affordable housing around Australia.
Building approvals shows weak trend for the month of May (5-Jul-2007)
Building approvals fell in May, dragged down by a weak month for both detached houses and multi-units. Dwelling approval figures released show that building approvals dropped by 5.6% in May.
HIA supports Home Super Saver Account (4-Jul-2007)
Federal Labor’s plan for a superannuation style home savings account for first home buyers has won support from the Housing Industry Association.
HIA supports Labor National Affordable Housing plan (4-Jul-2007)
HIA welcomes Federal Labor’s commitment to a National Affordable Housing plan. Federal Labor has acknowledged calls from HIA for all levels of government to work in partnership to provide housing solutions for an issue of national significance.
Census confirms housing affordability problem (29-Jun-2007)
Figures from the 2006 Census, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, confirm previous statements by the Housing Industry Association that addressing housing affordability requires a great commitment from all levels of government.
New home sales fell by 4.4% in May (27-Jun-2007)
New home sales fell in May as record low housing affordability continued to stifle any chance of a housing recovery.
Call for a national action to address housing affordability crisis (27-Jun-2007)
On the third anniversary of its National Affordable Housing Summit, a broad national coalition of housing and community groups has strongly criticised the lack of national action to address the creeping crisis of housing affordability.
Rebates to home owners good for the environment (22-Jun-2007)
The Housing Industry Association believes the best way to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental gains from housing are through rebates to existing home owners.
Home starts reports low growth of 1.3% in March, 2007 (21-Jun-2007)
Despite a strong labour market, solid population growth, and a growing economy, Australia is continuing to build too few homes. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released, new home starts grew by just 1.3% in the March 2007 quarter to 38,639.
HIA plans to cut domestic greenhouse emissions (19-Jun-2007)
The Housing Industry Association is proposing a new approach to the problem of domestic greenhouse gas emissions, which if implemented, would see greenhouse savings equivalent to taking 11.1 million cars off Australia’s roads.
HIA April figures on new home finance weakens (15-Jun-2007)
Housing Industry Association figures for the month of April shows that the number of loans for owner occupiers increased by 2.2% to 66,016 in April due to a 2.7% lift in finance for established dwellings. Loans for construction fell by 1.4% and loans for the purchase of a new dwelling fell by 2.8%.
April sees increased new home sales: HIA (14-Jun-2007)
New home sales posted a moderate improvement in April but the level remains considerably lower than a year ago. Housing Industry Association’s New Home Sales figures released show that a rise of 7.1% for the sale of new homes and units among Australia’s large builders and developers, sales reaching a level of 8,776 dwellings for April.
HIA honours Henley for battling skills shortage (11-Jun-2007)
Housing Industry Association has honoured Henley Properties Group for meeting the skills shortage head on. Henley Properties Group has more than 70 apprentices in training in Queensland and Victoria, employing them though its extensive network of sub-contractors.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (11-Jun-2007)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an internationally recognised event to promote health and safety practices amongst all industries.
Young Australians to consider trade training in housing industry (11-Jun-2007)
Young Australians and their parents are being asked to look at the benefits of trades training in the housing industry.
HIA Business Edge Workshop for small business (11-Jun-2007)
HIA, Australia’s Building and construction industry association, has developed a workshop to help small businesses hone their competitive edge in the housing industry.
HIA calls on Government to convene Housing Summit (8-Jun-2007)
The National Policy Congress, forum of the Housing Industry Association has called on the Federal Government to provide the necessary leadership to address Australia’s housing affordability crisis.
Deferred payments for cash strapped apprentices (8-Jun-2007)
The Housing Industry Association is calling on Federal, State and Territory Education Ministers to find better ways of helping apprentices to fund their training fees.
Lift in building approvals masks disappointing 2007 (6-Jun-2007)
A lift in building approvals in April masks a flat new home building market in 2007 to date.
HIA/Commonwealth Bank Housing Affordability Index urges Government action (6-Jun-2007)
The March 2007 quarter HIA/Commonwealth Bank Housing Affordability Index is at a lower figure since the index was established in 1984 and is 10% lower than at the same time in 2006.
HIA accredits Bingara as Greensmart Advanced Estate (5-Jun-2007)
Bingara Gorge, the new $1bn master planned community in Sydney’s south-west, has received accreditation as the Housing Industry Association’s inaugural -GreenSmart Advanced Estate- for its many sustainability features.
HIA-APM Land Monitor Report calls Government action (5-Jun-2007)
Housing Industry Association (HIA) on releasing the inaugural HIA-Australian Property Monitors Land Monitor Report, called on the Federal Government to coordinate a National Housing Affordability Summit.
Home building trades deteriorates despite weak housing markets (5-Jun-2007)
The availability of home building trades deteriorated in early 2007 despite the continuation of soft home building conditions.
HIA forms Taskforce to confront housing affordability crisis (5-Jun-2007)
The Housing Industry Association has formed a Housing Affordability Task Force to confront what it believes to be the big crisis facing homebuyers and investors on record.
Budget 2007 on Housing Industry – HIA (5-Jun-2007)
Housing Industry Association has welcomed family friendly initiatives announced within the Federal Budget which includes tax cuts for lower and middle income earners which will provide some relief for Australian households battling with mortgage and rent payments.
Lending figures by HIA (1-Jun-2007)
Total home lending for owner occupiers posted a gain over the first quarter of 2007 but much needed investment in new rental stock continued to weaken.
New home sales shows flat result in March (1-Jun-2007)
The modest recovery seen in new home sales last year has faded due to high government taxes and charges and planning constraints on new development.
Housing affordability stuck at record low (1-Jun-2007)
Australia’s report card on the new housing industry has again highlighted the current difficulties in putting an affordable house or unit on the ground.
Dwelling approval figures highlights sluggish home building (28-May-2007)
Dwelling approval figures released for the month of March show that private sector house approvals rose by just 0.8% while apartment approvals reversed their jump in February, falling by 33.2%. Detached house approvals fell by 2.9% over the March quarter to be 2.6% lower than in the March 2006 quarter.
HIA launches GreenSmart Product Guide (16-May-2007)
The Housing Industry Association has been promoting sustainable building through its GreenSmart program since the late 1990s. HIA is taking this stage further with the launch of GreenSmart. The HIA GreenSmart Home and Building Products Guide, a comprehensive guide to environmental solutions to new homes and renovations, aimed directly at the general public.
Approvals spike no cause for rate rise (15-May-2007)
A spike in the approval of apartments has masked the six year low in the approval of private sector houses and should be no cause for a rate rise.
HIA welcome the move to keep interest rate on hold (15-May-2007)
Decision to keep official interest rates on hold has been welcomed by Australia’s builders and aspiring home buyers.
Australia low home building numbers (8-May-2007)
Despite population growth and high levels of housing demand, Australia’s new home builders are building few homes than what is needed.
HIA advocates for streamlining dwelling approval processes (7-May-2007)
Delays with development assessments and the associated blow out in holding costs are hurting the new housing sector. Dwelling approval figures released for the month of January show further falls in the approval of new houses, down by 2.2% over the month. For flats units and townhouses, approvals rose 2.2% but this wasn’t enough to stop the overall fall in total approvals, down 0.9% for the month.
Poor new housing affordability boosts major renovations (7-May-2007)
Spending on major renovations continued its resurgence in late 2006 as a lack of affordable land and government-imposed costs continued to weigh down on new home building.
Home lending figures forces urgent action (7-May-2007)
Home lending figures got off to a poor start in 2007 with the January update for Housing Finance pointing to a sustained recovery in new housing still being some way off.
Poor housing affordability in cities boosts regional growth (7-May-2007)
Despite Australia’s international competitiveness being compromised by slower economic growth, an appreciating Australian dollar, and record low housing affordability, overseas migration, and regional population growth has provided a welcome boost to the fortunes of Australia's housing industry.
Decline in housing affordability in Australia (25-Apr-2007)
The Housing Industry Association has warned that the continued decline in housing affordability, if left unchecked, may see an escalation in the number of homeless Australians.
New Home Sales figures released by HIA (10-Apr-2007)
HIA’s New Home Sales figures released shows that the sale of new homes and units among Australia’s builders and developers has increased by 5.8% in January to 7,963 dwellings.
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