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Jul 27, 2023

Return of skilled workers eases acute shortage of skilled trades - HIA

The HIA Trades Report released today provides a quarterly review of the availability of skilled trades and any demand pressures on trades operating in the residential building industry.

Jul 20, 2023

Construction

Builders

Cash rate continues to impede housing supply - HIA

“Sales of new homes across Australia fell by 4.8 per cent in June, to remain at rock bottom levels. This poor result in June leaves sales in the 2022/23 financial year down by 33.2 per cent compared to the previous year,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

Jul 12, 2023

Construction

Commencements of detached houses continue to decline into 2023 - HIA

“Australia commenced 26,265 new houses in the first quarter of 2023, down by 16.4 per cent on the same quarter last year and 39.1 per cent fewer houses commenced than during the peak in the June Quarter 2021,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Tom Devitt.

Jul 7, 2023

Construction

Builders

South Australia leads home building - HIA

“South Australia tops the HIA Housing Scorecard, supported by state policies that aim to increase the supply of housing,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Jul 4, 2023

Construction

The pipeline of new home building continues to fall

“The number of new homes commencing construction is set to continue to decline, with record low levels of lending for new home building projects so far this year,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

May 24, 2023

HIA welcomes new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green as National President and Mr Ian Hazan from i2 Homes as National Vice President.

May 18, 2023

Construction

Supply of new homes set to slow further - HIA

HIA released its economic and industry Outlook report today. The report includes updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity nationally and for each of the eight states and territories.

May 16, 2023

Construction

New Developments

New home sales remain at rock bottom - HIA

“Sales of new homes across Australia rose by 6.8 per cent in April 2023 compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

May 5, 2023

Construction

Building loans remain at 15 year low - HIA

“Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home remains at its lowest level in 15 years,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 28, 2023

Construction

Builders

Shortage of skilled trades remains acute, despite return of skilled migration - HIA

The HIA Trades Report provides a quarterly review of the availability of skilled trades and any demand pressures on trades operating in the residential building industry.