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Is Help to Buy just ‘shuffling deck chairs as the Titanic sinks’?

It has been recommended that the government’s Help to Buy Scheme bill passes, but dissenters argue the policy is akin to “shuffling deck chairs as the Titanic sinks”.

New home sales up but flat over quarter: HIA

Despite the increase in March, the level of new home sales was still well below previous quarters, HIA’s senior economist has said.

Increased land taxes resulting in SME insolvencies

An increased number of SMEs have fallen into insolvency as growing land taxes have forced landlords to increase rent.

Homes to be built around 6 more NSW stations

More homes may be built in Canterbury-Bankstown, Lake Macquarie, and the Central Coast after six more stations were volunteered for residential development.

Auction volumes see YOY increase: CoreLogic

Significantly more auctions were scheduled for this week compared to the same week last year, CoreLogic has found.

Millennials most active in property investment: CBA

New data from the major bank has revealed almost half of new property investors in 2023 were Millennials.

Construction loans for new homes at 20-year low: HIA

Lending to build or purchase a new home remains at two-decade lows, signalling a more persistent downturn, HIA’s chief economist has said.

New legislation to introduce tax incentives for BTR developers

The Albanese government has released draft legislation to encourage investment and construction in the build-to-rent sector.

Build-to-rent ‘insufficient’ in addressing housing supply: REIA

The institute’s president has urged the government to restructure its build-to-rent scheme if it hopes to reach its 1.2 million new homes target.

Financial hurdles impacting dwelling approvals: Economist

The low rate of building approvals has been influenced by financial challenges facing the building industry, HIA’s senior economist has revealed.

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