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Master Builders Australia has welcomed new housing finance figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which indicate further recovery in the national real estate market.

New seasonally-adjusted figures from RP Data show that home loan activity right across the country is on the rise, with a national increase of 13.1 per cent.

Residents of Canberra are set to benefit from a new $1 million upgrade to Wentworth Avenue, which will make the popular network safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Kingston.

When it comes to sustained recovery in Australia's property construction sectors, sustained momentum will be needed.

South Australia in particular was identified as a standout performer in the property stakes - between January and February 2013, the number of new-build approvals increased by 23 per cent.

Another lift in building approvals for the month of February could be a welcome sign of recovery in the national property market, according to new data released on April 4 by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) based on figures from the ABS

Standalone properties in NSW are experiencing some if their highest approval numbers since 2005, according to April 5 figures published by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Economic and real estate experts have put forward their opinions on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA's) latest interest rate decision.

Real estate across most of Australia has experienced a rise in value, new figures reveal.

Developers of houses for rent are to be given additional funding support under a new federal government scheme to create more affordable homes.

Investment in Australian real estate is proving more popular than other financial options, according to a new survey.

A $2 billion investment will see 5,800 new pieces of real estate built in Armstrong Creek West after approval was granted from Victoria's planning department.