Latest… Most categories of home lending saw growth during July 2020 according to the ABS. The new data offers an early sign of the impact of the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme...
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NSW… Don't miss our free online forum! Find out how the NSW building and construction licensing process works. As well as other industry licensing processes. Take the next step in your...
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Security… Builders will be able to use The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act to recover moneys owed by home owners from 1 March 2021.
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Notice of… With the Residential Apartment Buildings Act coming into effect on 1 September 2020, developers of any residential apartment projects that will finish before 28 February 2021 will be required to...
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RAB act… This is a big week for the NSW construction industry. The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (RAB Act) comes into effect from today (1 September 2020)...
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Taxable… Businesses that pay contractors for certain services may need to lodge a Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) with the ATO by 28 August 2020. Under the Taxable payments reporting system...
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Crackdown… Building and construction sites in Newcastle can expect an unannounced visit from SafeWork NSW inspectors this week as the workplace safety regulator undertakes high-visibility safety checks across the region. Minister...
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Changes… The NSW State government will temporarily cut stamp duty on new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers in a bid to boost construction and create jobs amid the COVID-19...
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Temporary… Key points: Only require nine CPD points this year (instead of 12) This is a temporary arrangement Builders and Swimming Pool Builders who renew their licence between the 1st May...
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NSW-… Key points: As a worker in the building and construction industry, you are deemed to be performing a critical service; Therefore you are eligible to apply for a permit to...
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