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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cliff-hugging Tasmanian property named home of the year
A stunning Tasmanian home that has been labelled “a once-in-a-lifetime build”, has been named the Housing Industry Association (HIA) CSR 2023 Australian Home of the Year.
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Property industry says Budget addresses housing supply but not affordability
The property and housing industries have largely welcomed Tuesday's Federal Budget as a good start to solving Australia’s housing supply crisis, but many said more could be done to address affordability.
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Labor looks to cut the cost of a mortgage by up to $380K
The Labor Party has announced its intentions to introduce a new shared-equity housing scheme that could help shave up to $380,000 off the cost of a home.
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Inside Australia’s home of the year
JW Constructions in Queensland has won the HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year award for a beautifully designed home that showcases open-plan living at its best.
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Industry leaders respond to Labor’s negative gearing pledge
ALP leader Anthony Albanese has pledged his part will not restrict negative gearing or increase capital gains tax if they win the next election.
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Key industry groups respond to big-spending Federal Budget
As the dust settles on the 2021-22 Federal Budget, some of Australia's key industry groups have weighed in with their responses.
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Family Home Guarantee revealed as focus shifts to Federal Budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced additional measures to support Australians seeking to secure their own home.
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HomeBuilder extension announced
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the HomeBuilder grant in a move that’s been widely welcomed by the property sector On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the extension of the scheme at a reduced rate until March 31. The HomeBuilder scheme was initially devised as a COVID-19…
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Over 96% of First Home Loan Deposit places have already been filled
The First Home Loan Deposit scheme allows buyers to purchase a property with just a five per cent deposit and without buying mortgage insurance, but the party is coming to an end.
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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is flawed: REIA
Changes to the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that allocate 10,000 new grants only to those who purchase new or newly-built homes ignore the reality of the market, according to REIA.
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Simpler home loan rules to fuel Australian economy
Reforms announced by the Morrison Government that will streamline and loosen the progress of applying for home loans is hoped to jumpstart our flagging economy.
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New home building to suffer in wake of COVID-19
New home building is forecast to fall by almost 50 per cent, putting half a million jobs at risk over the next year. According to HIA, the industry engaged more than one million people to commence building almost 200,000 new homes in 2018/19. But Managing Director Graham Wolfe said next year they expect to start just 112,000 new homes leaving…
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Lenders sign up to First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
Twenty-seven lenders have now been endorsed to participate in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme in the lead up to the scheme starting on 1 January 2020. The scheme, which will provide support for up to 10,000 first home loan guarantees for eligible first home buyers each financial year, aims to help first home buyers purchase a home faster. HIA…
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Beyond Blue and HIA continue mental health push
Beyond Blue and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have extended their partnership to continue supporting the mental health of people working in the residential building industry. HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe, said for five years the HIA Charitable Foundation has supported Beyond Blue in improving access to mental health resources for people in the building industry. “By extending this partnership…
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HIA supports next steps for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
The Housing Industry Association of Australia (HIA) has indicated its support for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme after legislation was passed in the Senate on Tuesday. “Housing is a national priority and HIA welcomes the Senate passing legislation that will facilitate the next step in making the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme a reality,” stated HIA Managing Director, Graham…
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First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme moves ahead
The Government’s introduction of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Bill (NHFIC) will provide a platform to establish the First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme announced during this year’s Federal election. The HIA welcomed the move, with Managing Director Graham Wolfe saying the introduction of legislation by the Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg, to support the home ownership aspirations for…
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Simon Norris elected National President of the HIA
Housing Industry Association (HIA) National Vice President Simon Norris has been elected the industry body’s President following the recent departure of Pino Monaco. Mr Norris boasts more than two decade’s association with the HIA, including a former stint as Queensland President. “Simon’s involvement with the HIA has spanned over 20 years, in various roles including as Queensland Executive Committee member,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA Industry Leader Shane Goodwin to Retire
After 22 years at HIA, the last nine as HIA’s Managing Director, Shane Goodwin, has announced he will retire in August. “It has been an extraordinary honour and a great pleasure to serve HIA and the building and construction industry in Australia. “ “It has been a demanding and challenging role, but also an extremely rewarding one. The residential housing…
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The Eight Best Budget Moments from #Budget17: Sarah Bell
The 2017 Federal budget has been mostly received well judging from commentary by property pundits so far. A goldilocks attempt to temper the forces of supply and demand; of foreign investment and affordable housing without causing economic shockwaves. But, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison or #ScoMo as he is trending was going to have a difficult time pleasing everyone. “The government is…
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The Answer Housing Affordability Challenge Is To Increase Housing Supply:HIA
Australia needs supply not demand focused solutions to address our national affordability challenges, the Housing Industry Association said. HIA’s Deputy Managing Director, Graham Wolfe in a statement said any attempts to remove the demand for new housing would reduce supply, affordability and jobs. “While several measures announced today by Labor to address Australia’s housing affordability challenges provide a sensible approach…
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