21 October 2020 Posted In: Uncategorized

realestate.com.au

The West Australian building sector has welcomed a move to extend the Building Bonus stimulus, allowing home builders more time to qualify for the $20,000 grant.

The Housing Industry Association WA and Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) said the announcement was a sensible decision that would effectively extend on-site start times to 12 months after building contracts were signed.

To read the full article, including comments from UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck, click here.

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