Industry Body: HIA

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The Housing Industry Association is an association of more than 40,000 members working in the housing industry. It is the peak national industry association for the residential construction and home building, renovation and development industry in Australia. Founded: June 1965

Despite efforts to address construction bottlenecks, root causes behind Perth's housing crunch remain

Despite efforts to address Perth’s construction bottlenecks, root causes behind housing crunch remain unsolved

Efforts to improve construction bottlenecks in Perth are underway, but demand continues to outpace the supply of available homes.
home completion rates in western australia back at 2017 levels

Home completions on the up, with WA recording levels not seen since 2017

While commencements fell, completions rose, with WA figures not seen since 2017.
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Rockford Homes, Empak Homes and Constructwell appointed to deliver regional housing boost in South Australia

The builders were selected to deliver 13 homes under the SA Government’s Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme.
property industry encourages refinery workers to join construction and real estate

Workers impacted by Kwinana refinery curtailment encouraged to join the property and construction sectors

“1,000 extra workers could help the state build 1,000 extra houses each year,” said HIA WA executive director, Michael McGowan.
western australian government announces interest free loans for home builders in 2024

WA government announces interest free loans to get stranded homes finished

Eligible builders have access to interest free loans of up to $300K, for up to $60K per property.
The Building Better reform package details the most significant reforms in over a decade.

Western Australia’s building laws to undergo significant reforms

The Cook Government announces reforms to Western Australia’s building laws, which aims to improve consumer confidence and building standards.
western australia sees new home sales in positive territory

Western Australian housing market bucks the national new home sales trend

Western Australia and Queensland were the only two states to recorded an uplift in new home sales.
Are modular houses the future Here are the top 8 benefits for Australian home buyers

Are modular houses the future? Here are the top 8 benefits for Australian home buyers

Advantages of modular homes include construction efficiency, quality control, sustainability, structural integrity, and cost-effectiveness.
australian property prices soared to a new median peak of 761000 dollars

Australian house prices soared to new record highs in November despite the cash rate rise

Home values lifted 0.22% MoM, with the national median now $761,000.
Perth house prices predicted to grow a further 30 per cent over the next few years as it goes through a rapid price growth cycle

Perth house prices predicted to grow a further 30% over the next few years as it goes through a rapid price growth cycle

The supply-demand imbalance will continue to be a key driver of the market.

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