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‘Perfect storm’ of events hits building group hard
Voluntary administration next step in ‘orderly restructure of business’ as Bathla navigates future for customers and employees.
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Sydney stands out despite others falling
Preliminary auction clearance rates nationally failed to hit positive territory week on week, except for Sydney.
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Injection of funds will help boost housing supply
Experts say modular homes can ‘speed up construction times by 50 per cent and slash the cost of building by 20 per cent’.
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More consultation needed over tax changes
Property Council urges two-year review on effect of tax moves as Australia ‘already miles behind on housing supply’.
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Regional Victoria must be front and centre for housing policy
Peak advocacy group says ‘regional housing cannot be an afterthought in Victoria’s housing agenda’.
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Housing target becoming an impossible dream
Data shows national number will be achieved by at least 18 months after mid-2029 deadline.
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Selling a new home is not getting any easier
Third straight decline in national sales figure as buyers remain cautious in difficult economic environment.
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Foreign ownership ban hurting housing investment
Commercial building approvals grew but foreign ownership approvals of residential homes has dropped significantly.
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Questions arise as to what is an affordable home
Independent MP says ‘we don’t have a single definition of affordable housing, which is a headwind to so many things’.
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Escaping to the country affected by market slowdown
Data firm says ‘softer buyer demand is becoming more evident, with fewer markets recording the strong growth seen earlier this year’.
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It’s inland mining region’s time to shine
Real estate body says ‘people are starting to look to more affordable areas, such as Kalgoorlie-Boulder’.
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Unions get behind push for more public housing
ACTU boss says ‘every country that has supported significant increases in public housing sees the benefit multiple times over’.
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Clearance rates see a small uplift
Property data firm says ‘market values continue to decline and buyers retain a stronger negotiating position’.
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New data shows real estate investors are leaving in droves
Property boss says ‘many investors are indicating they will redirect capital into shares or superannuation’.
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Housing still at the crux of interest rate discussions
Real estate expert says ‘housing costs increased by 6.8 per cent, making it the largest contributor to annual inflation’.
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Weak confidence should translate to investment
Advocacy body says ‘at a time when Australia needs more homes, governments should be focused on investment, not making it harder’.
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Lower migration levels won’t help housing shortfall
Property Council says ‘housing is a productivity issue, a workforce issue and an economic growth issue’.
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Stability the key for any incoming government
Housing requires a ‘leave us alone’ mentality as Victoria tries to improve the supply of more new homes.
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When one initiative fights against another in housing market
Leading economist says ‘house prices are already falling but that does not necessarily mean housing is becoming cheaper’.
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Picture looking rosier for auction numbers
But data firm says, despite improvement, clearance rates remain well below the decade average of 68 per cent.
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SMSF change will seriously hamper new home investment
Peak body says ‘SMSF ban to have greater impact on supply of new homes than negative gearing and capital gains tax combined’.