Queensland housing affordability improvements welcomed
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed an improvement in housing affordability across Queensland. It says the improvement should be used to speed up housing supply reforms, not taken as a sign the housing challenge is over.
Is housing affordability improving in Queensland and what does it mean for builders?
Builders and allied trades in Queensland may see steadier demand as affordability improves. Continued supply reforms could affect approvals, workloads and project pipelines.
Key takeaways
- The HIA welcomes an improvement in Queensland housing affordability.
- HIA says the improvement is a chance to accelerate housing supply reforms.
- The HIA says the housing challenge has not passed despite the better affordability.
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