Master Builders Industry News

Positive Trend in Loans for Dwelling Construction Continues

10 Jun 2009
The strong up-trend in loans for construction and purchase of new dwellings continued in April, highlighting the importance of previous policies to bring down interest rates and ‘boost’ the first home owners’ scheme,...

Master Builders rejects union claims over Industry Watchdog

15 Jun 2009
Master Builders Australia, the peak body representing the building and construction industry, today criticised the ACTU and the building unions for ignoring the facts about the Australian Building and Construction...

Master Builders Disappointed over Industry Watchdog Legislation

17 Jun 2009
Master Builders Australia, the peak body representing the building and construction industry, today expressed disappointment at the watering down of the powers for the new industry watchdog that is contrary to a...

Dwelling Starts Hit Bottom

17 Jun 2009
National dwelling commencements fell sharply again in the March quarter in the wake of the crisis of confidence that unfolded late last year as the global financial crisis escalated, according to Master Builders...

Builder Confidence Buoyed by Government Stimulus

30 Jun 2009
A rebound in builder sentiment is now evident as the Government’s fiscal stimulus starts to kick in, according to Master Builders Australia’s National Survey of Building and Construction.
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Investors Sit on the Sidelines as Approvals Fall Back

01 Jul 2009
The economic downturn and credit squeeze are forcing investors to delay unit and townhouse developments, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
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Master Builders Commits to Jobs Under Energy Efficient Homes Program

02 Jul 2009
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry, today made a commitment to working with the Australian Government in efforts to encourage builders and subcontractors to engage and...

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