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Lending for new homes rises in Australia, but not fast enough say industry experts
2013-06-11 10:18:22 [Australasia]
New home lending for owner occupiers in Australia is increasing but it is not going up fast enough to make much impact on the housing market, according to the Housing Industry Association.
Read full article: [Lending for new homes rises in Australia, but not fast enough say industry experts]
2013-06-11 10:18:22 [Australasia]
New home lending for owner occupiers in Australia is increasing but it is not going up fast enough to make much impact on the housing market, according to the Housing Industry Association.
Read full article: [Lending for new homes rises in Australia, but not fast enough say industry experts]
Victoria and Western Australia named as the nation’s top property hot spots
2013-06-06 16:15:51 [Australasia]
The states of Victoria and Western Australia are the top two property hot spots in Australia, according to the annual report from the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s home building sector.Read full article: [Victoria and Western Australia named as the nation’s top property hot spots]
2013-06-06 16:15:51 [Australasia]
The states of Victoria and Western Australia are the top two property hot spots in Australia, according to the annual report from the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s home building sector.Read full article: [Victoria and Western Australia named as the nation’s top property hot spots]
City property prices in Australia down 1.2% in May, latest index shows
2013-06-04 08:18:21 [Australasia]
Property prices in key cities in Australia fell by 1.2% in May but are still 1.1% higher over the first five months of 2013, according to the latest index from RP Data-Rismark.Read full article: [City property prices in Australia down 1.2% in May, latest index shows]
2013-06-04 08:18:21 [Australasia]
Property prices in key cities in Australia fell by 1.2% in May but are still 1.1% higher over the first five months of 2013, according to the latest index from RP Data-Rismark.Read full article: [City property prices in Australia down 1.2% in May, latest index shows]
New home sales in Australia up by 3.9% last month, latest data shows
2013-05-29 08:29:41 [Australasia]
The improvement in sales of new homes in Australia that started at the end of 2012 is continuing in 2013 with the latest figures showing a monthly increase of 3.9% in April.Read full article: [New home sales in Australia up by 3.9% last month, latest data shows]
2013-05-29 08:29:41 [Australasia]
The improvement in sales of new homes in Australia that started at the end of 2012 is continuing in 2013 with the latest figures showing a monthly increase of 3.9% in April.Read full article: [New home sales in Australia up by 3.9% last month, latest data shows]
New build sector being held back by lack of lending and financial constraint, says HIA
2013-05-22 08:14:24 [Australasia]
Cautious household attitudes are continuing to restrain expenditure on residential construction in Australia, although many prospective buyers are being impeded by tight credit conditions, it is claimed.
Read full article: [New build sector being held back by lack of lending and financial constraint, says HIA]
2013-05-22 08:14:24 [Australasia]
Cautious household attitudes are continuing to restrain expenditure on residential construction in Australia, although many prospective buyers are being impeded by tight credit conditions, it is claimed.
Read full article: [New build sector being held back by lack of lending and financial constraint, says HIA]
Property lending increasing across most of Australia, latest figures show
2013-05-16 07:13:13 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes in Australia increased across nearly all categories during March which points to a strengthening of market activity, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of the country’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [Property lending increasing across most of Australia, latest figures show]
2013-05-16 07:13:13 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes in Australia increased across nearly all categories during March which points to a strengthening of market activity, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of the country’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [Property lending increasing across most of Australia, latest figures show]
New home approvals fell again in Australia in March after revival in previous month
2013-05-06 09:36:11 [Australasia]
The number of residential building approvals in Australia fell by 5.5% during March, the largest monthly decline since July of last year.Read full article: [New home approvals fell again in Australia in March after revival in previous month]
2013-05-06 09:36:11 [Australasia]
The number of residential building approvals in Australia fell by 5.5% during March, the largest monthly decline since July of last year.Read full article: [New home approvals fell again in Australia in March after revival in previous month]
New home sales bounce back in Australia, latest figures show
2013-05-02 13:05:35 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia bounced back in March to maintain the modest recovery underway from the record lows reached in 2012, according to the latest report from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [New home sales bounce back in Australia, latest figures show]
2013-05-02 13:05:35 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia bounced back in March to maintain the modest recovery underway from the record lows reached in 2012, according to the latest report from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [New home sales bounce back in Australia, latest figures show]
Property values down slightly across most Australian capital cities, latest index shows
2013-05-01 12:23:35 [Australasia]
Residential property values in Australia fell by 0.5% over the month of April after posting a solid 2.8% gain over the first three months of 2013, the latest figures show.Read full article: [Property values down slightly across most Australian capital cities, latest index shows]
2013-05-01 12:23:35 [Australasia]
Residential property values in Australia fell by 0.5% over the month of April after posting a solid 2.8% gain over the first three months of 2013, the latest figures show.Read full article: [Property values down slightly across most Australian capital cities, latest index shows]
Australian property market recovery well under way, latest APM figures suggest
2013-04-26 08:58:23 [Australasia]
Low interest rates and rising confidence in the property market has resulted in national house prices rising by 1.7% in the first quarter of 2013.
Read full article: [Australian property market recovery well under way, latest APM figures suggest]
2013-04-26 08:58:23 [Australasia]
Low interest rates and rising confidence in the property market has resulted in national house prices rising by 1.7% in the first quarter of 2013.
Read full article: [Australian property market recovery well under way, latest APM figures suggest]
Research suggests home building is being held up
2013-04-22 15:53:57 [Australasia]
A lack of land sales could be contributing to a shortfall in new home building in Australia as construction in 2013 is likely to fall short of what is needed, a new report suggests.Read full article: [Research suggests home building is being held up]
2013-04-22 15:53:57 [Australasia]
A lack of land sales could be contributing to a shortfall in new home building in Australia as construction in 2013 is likely to fall short of what is needed, a new report suggests.Read full article: [Research suggests home building is being held up]
New home lending improving in Australia
2013-04-16 13:35:34 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes in Australia continued to make modest improvements in February 2013, according to the latest Australia Bureau of Statistics Housing Finance figures.Read full article: [New home lending improving in Australia]
2013-04-16 13:35:34 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes in Australia continued to make modest improvements in February 2013, according to the latest Australia Bureau of Statistics Housing Finance figures.Read full article: [New home lending improving in Australia]
Detached new home approvals reach highs in certain Australian states
2013-04-10 11:58:32 [Australasia]
The number of dwelling approvals in Australia increased by 3.1% in February giving rise to hope that the new build sector is reviving.Read full article: [Detached new home approvals reach highs in certain Australian states]
2013-04-10 11:58:32 [Australasia]
The number of dwelling approvals in Australia increased by 3.1% in February giving rise to hope that the new build sector is reviving.Read full article: [Detached new home approvals reach highs in certain Australian states]
New home sales fall in Australia after four months of growth
2013-04-03 09:23:23 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia fell back in February following four consecutive months of growth, the latest data shows.Read full article: [New home sales fall in Australia after four months of growth]
2013-04-03 09:23:23 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia fell back in February following four consecutive months of growth, the latest data shows.Read full article: [New home sales fall in Australia after four months of growth]
Australian house prices up 2.8% in the first quarter of 2013
2013-04-02 09:14:45 [Australasia]
House prices in state capital cities of Australia increased by 2.8% in the first quarter of 2012, taking the cumulative capital gain to 4.7% since the market bottomed out in May last year.Read full article: [Australian house prices up 2.8% in the first quarter of 2013]
2013-04-02 09:14:45 [Australasia]
House prices in state capital cities of Australia increased by 2.8% in the first quarter of 2012, taking the cumulative capital gain to 4.7% since the market bottomed out in May last year.Read full article: [Australian house prices up 2.8% in the first quarter of 2013]
Housing affordability surges in Australia
2013-03-22 14:01:14 [Australasia]
Housing affordability in Australia surged again in the last quarter of 2012, driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments, according to the latest analysis from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [Housing affordability surges in Australia]
2013-03-22 14:01:14 [Australasia]
Housing affordability in Australia surged again in the last quarter of 2012, driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments, according to the latest analysis from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [Housing affordability surges in Australia]
New housing approvals fall overall in Australia
2013-03-07 14:42:28 [Australasia]
The number of approvals for new homes in Australia fell by 2.4% in January and are below expectations, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.Read full article: [New housing approvals fall overall in Australia]
2013-03-07 14:42:28 [Australasia]
The number of approvals for new homes in Australia fell by 2.4% in January and are below expectations, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.Read full article: [New housing approvals fall overall in Australia]
Lending for new homes subdued but overall property prices recovering in Australia
2013-02-11 13:07:04 [Australasia]
New home lending remained subdued at the end of 2012 with loans for the construction and purchase of new properties increasing by 1.4% but down 0.5% on a quarterly basis.Read full article: [Lending for new homes subdued but overall property prices recovering in Australia]
2013-02-11 13:07:04 [Australasia]
New home lending remained subdued at the end of 2012 with loans for the construction and purchase of new properties increasing by 1.4% but down 0.5% on a quarterly basis.Read full article: [Lending for new homes subdued but overall property prices recovering in Australia]
No recovery yet for new build sector in Australia as approvals fall
2013-02-04 14:57:14 [Australasia]
A modest recovery in building approvals for new homes in Australia has lost its momentum and the new build market is patchy across the country.Read full article: [No recovery yet for new build sector in Australia as approvals fall]
2013-02-04 14:57:14 [Australasia]
A modest recovery in building approvals for new homes in Australia has lost its momentum and the new build market is patchy across the country.Read full article: [No recovery yet for new build sector in Australia as approvals fall]
New home sales in Australia ended 2012 strongly as property market bounced back
2013-01-31 14:52:11 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia increased 6.2% in December, the third consecutive monthly rise, but are still 12.7% lower than the last quarter of 2011.Read full article: [New home sales in Australia ended 2012 strongly as property market bounced back]
2013-01-31 14:52:11 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia increased 6.2% in December, the third consecutive monthly rise, but are still 12.7% lower than the last quarter of 2011.Read full article: [New home sales in Australia ended 2012 strongly as property market bounced back]
Fall in land sales likely to slow the new home market recovery in Australia
2013-01-24 14:28:47 [Australasia]
New home building activity in Australia faces a long road ahead as land sales have declined significantly, according to the latest update from the Housing Industry Association which represents the building industry.Read full article: [Fall in land sales likely to slow the new home market recovery in Australia]
2013-01-24 14:28:47 [Australasia]
New home building activity in Australia faces a long road ahead as land sales have declined significantly, according to the latest update from the Housing Industry Association which represents the building industry.Read full article: [Fall in land sales likely to slow the new home market recovery in Australia]
New home starts rise in Australia, latest quarterly data shows
2013-01-22 10:33:39 [Europe]
New home starts in Australia increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2012, the second quarterly improvement in a row, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Read full article: [New home starts rise in Australia, latest quarterly data shows]
2013-01-22 10:33:39 [Europe]
New home starts in Australia increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2012, the second quarterly improvement in a row, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Read full article: [New home starts rise in Australia, latest quarterly data shows]
Surprise fall for new home lending in Australia
2013-01-14 17:18:11 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes is falling in Australia with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that it fell by 4.8% in November 2012.Read full article: [Surprise fall for new home lending in Australia]
2013-01-14 17:18:11 [Australasia]
Lending for new homes is falling in Australia with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that it fell by 4.8% in November 2012.Read full article: [Surprise fall for new home lending in Australia]
New Zealand and Australia see increase in new home building consents
2013-01-10 11:53:46 [Australasia]
Planning approvals for new homes have increased in both Australia and New Zealand, the latest official statistics show.Read full article: [New Zealand and Australia see increase in new home building consents]
2013-01-10 11:53:46 [Australasia]
Planning approvals for new homes have increased in both Australia and New Zealand, the latest official statistics show.Read full article: [New Zealand and Australia see increase in new home building consents]
New home sales improving in Australia, latest data shows
2013-01-09 09:11:05 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia increased by 4.7% in November, the second consecutive monthly improvement, according to the latest figures to be published.Read full article: [New home sales improving in Australia, latest data shows]
2013-01-09 09:11:05 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia increased by 4.7% in November, the second consecutive monthly improvement, according to the latest figures to be published.Read full article: [New home sales improving in Australia, latest data shows]
New build sector still struggling in Australia, latest data shows
2012-12-04 13:19:20 [Australasia]
There are signs that the new build residential property sector in Australia is still struggling to recover with the latest figures showing that the number of dwellings approved fell 7.6% in October 2012, in seasonally adjusted terms, after rising for two months.Read full article: [New build sector still struggling in Australia, latest data shows]
2012-12-04 13:19:20 [Australasia]
There are signs that the new build residential property sector in Australia is still struggling to recover with the latest figures showing that the number of dwellings approved fell 7.6% in October 2012, in seasonally adjusted terms, after rising for two months.Read full article: [New build sector still struggling in Australia, latest data shows]
Housing affordability improving across Australia, latest index suggests
2012-11-27 10:16:13 [Australasia]
Housing affordability in Australia continued in the September 2012 quarter with improvements evident across all geographical areas, according to the latest index from the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.Read full article: [Housing affordability improving across Australia, latest index suggests]
2012-11-27 10:16:13 [Australasia]
Housing affordability in Australia continued in the September 2012 quarter with improvements evident across all geographical areas, according to the latest index from the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.Read full article: [Housing affordability improving across Australia, latest index suggests]
Australian property prices rise for second quarter in a row
2012-11-23 09:01:40 [Australasia]
Residential property prices in Australia have increased for a second quarter in a row, the first back to back increase since 2010, the latest available data shows.Read full article: [Australian property prices rise for second quarter in a row]
2012-11-23 09:01:40 [Australasia]
Residential property prices in Australia have increased for a second quarter in a row, the first back to back increase since 2010, the latest available data shows.Read full article: [Australian property prices rise for second quarter in a row]
Asians buying apartments in Sydney as a safe haven investment, research report suggests
2012-11-19 15:46:58 [Australasia]
Asian property investors are continuing to regard the Sydney property market as a safe haven for their cash with the Chinese in particular looking to buy new apartments, it is claimed.Read full article: [Asians buying apartments in Sydney as a safe haven investment, research report suggests]
2012-11-19 15:46:58 [Australasia]
Asian property investors are continuing to regard the Sydney property market as a safe haven for their cash with the Chinese in particular looking to buy new apartments, it is claimed.Read full article: [Asians buying apartments in Sydney as a safe haven investment, research report suggests]
Loans for new homes increase across most of Australia
2012-11-13 09:06:11 [Australasia]
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that housing finance increased slightly in September but below the surface the results are very patchy.
Read full article: [Loans for new homes increase across most of Australia]
2012-11-13 09:06:11 [Australasia]
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that housing finance increased slightly in September but below the surface the results are very patchy.
Read full article: [Loans for new homes increase across most of Australia]
New home approvals increase in Australia for second month in a row
2012-11-02 14:06:21 [Australasia]
Approvals for new homes in Australia increased by 7.8% in September, the second monthly rise in a row, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
Read full article: [New home approvals increase in Australia for second month in a row]
2012-11-02 14:06:21 [Australasia]
Approvals for new homes in Australia increased by 7.8% in September, the second monthly rise in a row, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
Read full article: [New home approvals increase in Australia for second month in a row]
Australian house prices showing growth after interest rate cuts
2012-10-30 13:46:52 [Australasia]
Australian house prices are growing more steadily and are set to increase by as much as 3% this year and between 4% and 7% next year, according to experts.Read full article: [Australian house prices showing growth after interest rate cuts]
2012-10-30 13:46:52 [Australasia]
Australian house prices are growing more steadily and are set to increase by as much as 3% this year and between 4% and 7% next year, according to experts.Read full article: [Australian house prices showing growth after interest rate cuts]
New house building sector in Australia set for a recovery in 2012/2013 led by NSW
2012-10-25 14:09:22 [Australasia]
Australia should see a mild but narrow recovery in new housing starts in the rest of 2012 and the beginning of 2013, according to the latest analysis from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [New house building sector in Australia set for a recovery in 2012/2013 led by NSW]
2012-10-25 14:09:22 [Australasia]
Australia should see a mild but narrow recovery in new housing starts in the rest of 2012 and the beginning of 2013, according to the latest analysis from the Housing Industry Association.Read full article: [New house building sector in Australia set for a recovery in 2012/2013 led by NSW]
Turn around in new home starts in Australia expected in early 2013
2012-10-19 15:32:17 [Australasia]
The latest residential land update report suggests that new housing starts in Australia should begin to recover modestly by early 2013.
Read full article: [Turn around in new home starts in Australia expected in early 2013]
2012-10-19 15:32:17 [Australasia]
The latest residential land update report suggests that new housing starts in Australia should begin to recover modestly by early 2013.
Read full article: [Turn around in new home starts in Australia expected in early 2013]
Gold coast and Roma named as potential property hot spots in Australia
2012-10-15 13:35:52 [Australasia]
The Gold Coast property market in Australia is set to improve in the second half of 2012 with signs there may already be an upswing in buyer numbers.Read full article: [Gold coast and Roma named as potential property hot spots in Australia]
2012-10-15 13:35:52 [Australasia]
The Gold Coast property market in Australia is set to improve in the second half of 2012 with signs there may already be an upswing in buyer numbers.Read full article: [Gold coast and Roma named as potential property hot spots in Australia]
New build property sector in Australia continues to struggle
2012-10-04 10:01:49 [Australasia]
The new build sector in Australia is continuing to struggle with the latest building approvals figures indicating that there is a long way to go before the sector moves into recovery.
Read full article: [New build property sector in Australia continues to struggle]
2012-10-04 10:01:49 [Australasia]
The new build sector in Australia is continuing to struggle with the latest building approvals figures indicating that there is a long way to go before the sector moves into recovery.
Read full article: [New build property sector in Australia continues to struggle]
Australia’s largest builders starting fewer homes, data shows
2012-09-26 09:17:31 [Australasia]
Australia’s largest house builders are building fewer homes and there seems little appetite for improving things in 2013, it is claimed.Read full article: [Australia’s largest builders starting fewer homes, data shows]
2012-09-26 09:17:31 [Australasia]
Australia’s largest house builders are building fewer homes and there seems little appetite for improving things in 2013, it is claimed.Read full article: [Australia’s largest builders starting fewer homes, data shows]
Residential building approvals fall sharply in Australia, loans down too
2012-09-11 13:23:34 [Australasia]
2012-09-11 13:23:34 [Australasia]
Building approvals in Australia fell sharply, down 40.4% in July 2012 mainly due to a big decline for non detached dwellings, but better figures for previous months mean that over the quarter to the end of July they are up by 38.8%.
Housing affordability drops in Australia, research shows
2012-09-03 10:54:01 [Australasia]
2012-09-03 10:54:01 [Australasia]
Housing affordability in Australia has declined by 4.8% across the country during the past five years, according to a new analysis by PRDnationwide.
Read full article: [Housing affordability drops in Australia, research shows]Australian cities see home prices rise for first time in almost two years
2012-08-01 12:48:26 [Australasia]
2012-08-01 12:48:26 [Australasia]
Home prices in Australia’s eight capital cities increased by 0.5% in the second quarter of this year compared with the first three months of 2012, the latest figures show.
Read full article: [Australian cities see home prices rise for first time in almost two years]New homes sales increase in Australia, latest data shows
2012-07-31 12:51:31 [Australasia]
2012-07-31 12:51:31 [Australasia]
New home sales increased for a second consecutive month in June 2012 due to a spurt in multi units, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [New homes sales increase in Australia, latest data shows]Property rental prices rise in Australia with apartments in demand
2012-07-16 12:05:28 [Australasia]
2012-07-16 12:05:28 [Australasia]
Median asking rents for houses in Australia increased nationally by 0.7% while apartment rents went up by 2.5% in the there months ending in June, the latest Australian Property Monitors report shows.
Read full article: [Property rental prices rise in Australia with apartments in demand]New home approvals surge in Australia
2012-07-03 09:07:17 [Australasia]
2012-07-03 09:07:17 [Australasia]
Approvals to build new homes in Australia surged by the most on record in May as a number of major apartment projects got the go ahead, providing an important boost to what had been one of the softest sectors of the economy.
Some Australian cities set to see property growth by 2015
2012-06-27 09:13:26 [Australasia]
2012-06-27 09:13:26 [Australasia]
Australia’s sluggish residential property market is set to recover in the next three years but not in all cities, according to the latest report from business research company BIS Shrapnel.
Read full article: [Some Australian cities set to see property growth by 2015]Urgent investment needed to combat weak new build property sector in Australia
2012-06-20 12:15:58 [Australasia]
2012-06-20 12:15:58 [Australasia]
The new build property sector in Australia needs urgent investment and reform to boost the country’s new housing supply, it is claimed.
Read full article: [Urgent investment needed to combat weak new build property sector in Australia]Home construction and renovation falls in Australia in first quarter of 2012
2012-06-07 09:26:54 [Australasia]
2012-06-07 09:26:54 [Australasia]
Preliminary figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics provide a disappointing update for residential construction in the March 2012 quarter, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of the country’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [Home construction and renovation falls in Australia in first quarter of 2012]Property prices in Australian cities falling, latest data shows
2012-06-05 09:56:23 [Australasia]
2012-06-05 09:56:23 [Australasia]
Residential property values in state capital cities in Australia fell by 1.4% in May, a sign that interest rate cuts are not boosting the real estate market.
Read full article: [Property prices in Australian cities falling, latest data shows]Partial recovery for new home sales in Australia
2012-05-29 10:16:54 [Australasia]
2012-05-29 10:16:54 [Australasia]
New home sales in Australia mounted a partial recovery in April following a very weak end to the first quarter of 2012, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [Partial recovery for new home sales in Australia]Australian housing industry heading for recession, warns HIA
2012-05-18 08:39:18 [Australasia]
2012-05-18 08:39:18 [Australasia]
Australia’s residential property industry is facing its worst conditions in decades and heading for recessions, it is claimed.
Read full article: [Australian housing industry heading for recession, warns HIA]Research reveals Sydney property rental hot spots
2012-05-02 10:31:03 [Australasia]
2012-05-02 10:31:03 [Australasia]
The private property rental market in Sydney is heating up, with one and two bedroom rents up in many locations, new research shows.
Read full article: [Research reveals Sydney property rental hot spots]
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