Stamp duty rebates for off-the-plan buyers in WA

Australian Property Investor Prospective homebuyers in Western Australia have been given an extra three months to access the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder grants, as sales of new houses continue to surge in the state. Premier Mark McGowan announced the extension this week, using the WA state government’s discretionary authority to give homebuyers six months from […]

The West Australian WA’s construction inflation was a key factor in the recent decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the cash rate on hold, with the State leading the nation in that category. Cotality revealed WA build costs increased the most in Australia — up 0.7 per cent over the June quarter […]

AFTER YEARS IN OPPOSITION, THE INCOMING COALITION GOVERNMENT IN NSW HAS FOCUSSED ITS ATTENTION ON THE ANAEMIC RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN THE STATE First off the rank was a budget in June that places a firm emphasis on stimulating new home construction. Key initiatives focussed mainly on the provision of grants to purchasers of new […]