Declining housing market drag down approvals
HOUSE approvals fell again in August, according to official data, dampening the…
Building approvals up but apartments 76pc below peak
DWELLING approvals exceeded expectations with a 2.5% increase over January, but masked…
Apartment approvals tumble to 2012 low
APARTMENT approvals continue to suffer in the uncertain lending environment, hitting their…
Construction activity continues to ease
AUSTRALIA’S construction industry posted softening numbers for the September quarter, nearing a…
Falling prices luring back first home buyers
FIRST home buyers have reached their highest share of housing finance since…
Stamp duty delivers $21bn to govt coffers
HOME buyers across Australia paid more than $21 billion in stamp duty…
Melbourne leads the country with most hotspots
MELBOURNE is the star performer in Australia, with 12 growth areas named…
Detached housing approvals reach 15-year high
BUILDING approvals for new detached houses reached its highest level for 15…