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The number of available skilled tradespeople has hit its lowest level in two years as a housing lobby group calls on the Federal Government to extend its appren…
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The South Australian government has revealed that it is no longer seeking civil engineers and five other occupation categories from foreign countries.
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Australia's construction industry risks being hit financially unless it makes buildings more ‘‘green’’, a conference has been told.
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One third of new businesses failed between June 2007 and June 2009 according to the Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits data released b…
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Home buyers were spoilt for choice in Molbourne but clearance rates held steady despite the bumper crop of auctions.
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New research has identified the ACT and Western Australia as having the best economies in the country.
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The idea that there is a housing shortage in Perth has been shot down by a leading industry figure.
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Renting is expected to become even more expensive, due to a boost in population and a shortfall of new homes being built.
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Turning a near-derelict 1890s Victorian cottage into a dream home was always a potential renovation nightmare for Michael and Mary-Louise Hay.
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Spring has hit Melbourne's property market with a vengeance, with more than 1100 auctions listed in a weekend in that has been dubbed ''super Saturday''.
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Some 3,000 homes are to be built in Sydney over the next few years, which could be good news to those considering investing in property in the Australian city.
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More than 50 per cent of first time buyers currently in rented accommodation are now finding the shift to homebuying an even greater challenge, up from 38 per c…
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