Another new homes sales fall signals tough year ahead – HIA
SALES of new homes declined for a fourth consecutive month to their lowest level in more than a year, a Housing Industry of Australia report has revealed. Now, the HIA’s chief economist, Tim Reardon, says the housing market slowdown will extend into 2027. The HIA report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a leading indicator of future detached home construction. “The new home market cannot absorb further interest rate increases on top of the tax increases announced in this year’s Federal Budget,” added Mr Reardon. “Sales