Master Builders Industry News

Lift in Unit, Apartment Approvals

06 Jan 2010
A big increase in unit and apartment approvals in November is encouraging, although extreme volatility experienced in recent times means it is too early to say whether ‘other dwellings’ building has begun to shake off...

Fall in Loans for New Dwellings as First Home Owner 'Boost' Phases Down

12 Jan 2010
Housing finance commitments fell again in November in line with the phasing down of the Government’s First Home Owner ‘Boost’ Scheme, according to peak building and construction organisation Master Builders...

National Survey of Building and Construction - Stimulus Cushioning the Downturn

14 Jan 2010
Builders’ own activity and expectations for industry activity both fell back in the December quarter but Government stimulus spending continues to cushion the downturn, according to the results of Master Builders...

Kickstart Apprenticeships Program Kicks Goals

27 Jan 2010
Master Builders Australia, the peak building body for the building and construction industry, today endorsed the Australian Government’s positive assessment of the Kickstart Apprenticeships Program which commenced on 1...

Approvals Recovery on Track

04 Feb 2010
A solid increase in approvals in December comes on top of a markedly higher revised figure for November and is positive news for the housing recovery, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the...

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