Says HIA – realestatesource

According to analysis released by the Housing Industry Association today, delays in planning approval processes for single detached houses are costing mum and dad applicants thousands of dollars, stifling housing activity, impacting on employment and dampening the state’s economic health.

New South Wales

Affordability at Near Record Lows, Reform Urgent, Says HIA

May 21, 2008 Marc Pallisco Affordability at Near Record Lows, New South Wales, Real Estate News, Reform Urgent, Says HIA

The HIA-CBA First Home Buyer Affordability Index improved by 4.1 per cent in Sydney during the March quarter.

Victoria

Victoria to be Short 6,300 Homes, Says HIA

February 23, 2009 Marc Pallisco 300 Homes, Real Estate News, Says HIA, victoria, Victoria to be Short 6

Victoria’s growing population and a modest recovery anticipated for residential building will leave our state 6,300 homes short of demand next financial year.

Victoria

Drop in Affordability in Melbourne, Reform Now Urgent, Says HIA

May 21, 2008 Marc Pallisco Drop in Affordability in Melbourne, Real Estate News, Reform Now Urgent, Says HIA, victoria

The HIA-CBA First Home Buyer Affordability Index fell by 4.5 per cent in Melbourne over the March 2008 quarter. The index was down by 2.2 per cent in Regional Victoria.