Individual Profile: Michael McGowan

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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.
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.
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.
tallwood custom built homes wins top award at hia wa 2023 housing awards

Tallwood Custom Built Homes takes out top gong at HIA WA Housing Awards

Builders of a stunning Yallingup home have been awarded HIA WA Home of the Year.
building approvals improve in october 2023

Building approvals rise in October 2023, but industry remains concerned over the broader picture

This comes off the back of pauses to the interest rates.
HIA 2023 Perth Home of the Year

Three-level home awarded HIA Perth Home of the Year

A three-level Mount Pleasant home by Premier One Constructions has been awarded the 2023 HIA Truecore Steel Perth Home of the Year. 
mark mcgowan announces 2023-24 budget with 750 million for housing supply

Western Australian State Budget 2023: Real estate industry responds

Apartment living, and social and affordable housing the big winners in the latest WA State Budget

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