Those keeping an eye on real estate in Australia will be interested to note Master Builders Australia's forecast for the building and construction industries.
HIA South Australia Speaks Out Against Proposed Water and Sewerage Levy
A proposed levy which would force new home buyers to pay up to $2,550 to connect their water and sewer services in South Australia has been criticised by the Housing Industry Association of South Australia (HIA).
Infrastructure is an important focus of any nation and Australia is no exception, with the 2013-14 Budget giving the country's infrastructural improvement significant investment.
Investing to Rent - What Features Are Attractive to Potential Tenants?
If you're looking to invest in property with the goal of renting it out and earning some capital, it helps to put yourself in a potential tenant's shoes - try to see what they would be looking for in houses for rent.
On May 14, the federal government released its 2013-14 budget, and has generated a number of reactions from industry groups. One of these is the Housing Industry of Australia (HIA).
REINSW President Urges New South Wales Government To Cut Stamp Duty Tax
In a statement released today (May 16), Mr Payne urged the NSW government to reduce the transfer stamp duty tax for their upcoming budget - saying that past tax cuts have shown significant increases to government income.
The nation's leading property industry advocate, the Property Council of Australia, has released a F2014 Taxation Blueprint, calling upon the Queensland government to undertake a program of strategic state tax modernisation.
