Master Builders Industry News

Dwelling approvals down - risk to housing recovery

01 Jul 2010
Another fall in dwelling approvals in May, confirms signs that previous rate rises are biting, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
Mr Peter Jones,...

Builders Becoming Less Confident as Stimulus Pipeline Begins to Taper

08 Jul 2010
Builder sentiment fell back in the June quarter corresponding with declining expectations for building industry activity and raising concerns over future economic and employment prospects, according to Master Builders...

HOUSING FINANCE – RUN OF NEGATIVES FINALLY ENDS

12 Jul 2010
Housing finance commitments rose in May, finally breaking a run of seven consecutive falls caused by the ending of the Government’s First Home Owner ‘Boost’ and rate rises, according to peak building and construction...

Builders' Policy Priorities for Next Government

17 Jul 2010
Master Builders, the peak body for the building and construction industry, looks forward to working with the next Government to ensure that the building and construction industry can continue to assist with Australia’s...

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