COVID-19 is keeping property industry confidence at a near-record low level despite an improvement in sentiment for the September 2020 quarter.
COVID-19 keeps property industry confidence down
Building efficiency for jobs and growth
Building efficiency for jobs and growth
An advocacy agenda released by a coalition of industry bodies is calling on governments to make every building count in Australia’s economic recovery.
Residential property prices rise 3.9 per cent
Residential property prices rise 3.9 per cent
Price rises in Sydney and Melbourne drove a 3.9 per cent rise in residential property prices in the December quarter 2019, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Population growth continues to slow
Population growth continues to slow
“The Australian population continued to slow in the September 2019 quarter, driven by a reduction in overseas migration,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Stimulus package welcome but challenges still ahead
Stimulus package welcome but challenges still ahead
The Federal Government’s economic stimulus package will provide welcome support for Australian businesses and households, but there are still significant challenges ahead as governments manage the public health response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Helping hundreds of Victorians to buy their first home
Helping hundreds of Victorians to buy their first home
The Victorian Government is providing a vital helping hand to first home buyers struggling to enter the property market, with more than 250 properties purchased since the launch of the HomesVic shared equity scheme.
Huge call to action for on infrastructure delivery
Huge call to action for on infrastructure delivery
The 2020 Infrastructure Priority List reveals the scale of the challenge for Australian governments in addressing emerging and enduring infrastructure needs.
Skills shortage remains despite slow down in building
Skills shortage remains despite slow down in building
“Despite the housing market cooling during 2019, demand for skilled trades workers remains strong, with demand in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane exceeding availability,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
First Home Buyer scheme support millenials and regions
First Home Buyer scheme support millenials and regions
“New data released by the Housing (Supply) Minister shows that the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is already helping millennials achieve their home ownership aspirations and giving a boost to regional areas,” said HIA Chief Executive Industry Policy, Kristin Brookfield.
Demand for residential land picks up
Demand for residential land picks up
“Residential land sales have increased by 45.9 per cent from their record low in the March 2019 quarter,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
