Michael Roberts

Executive Director HIA. Fighting the good fight on behalf of the home building industry.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

@peter_tulip Councils increase rates based on development rights regardless of if you enact the rights. So hardly free.

[Tim Reardon @TimReardon2]

Todays ABS finance data indicates that investors financed 43% of new homes. They are a stabilising force in the new market. Worth noting that ABS finance data covers less than half of homes commenced. The rest don't need a loan from an ADI.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Heelas Homes winner HIA 2025 Home of the Year. Proudly supported by Colorbond.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

@BenPhillips_ANU Ben I could make an argument that land supply plays a significant role in building approval numbers and over regulation is playing a significant role in how long and what it costs to bring a block to market.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

And capping off a fantastic night for Queensland Sarah Waller Building has taken out the top award HIA Australian Home of the Year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Sunshine Coast Builder Sarah Waller Building winner HIA Australian Custom Built Home of the Year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Gold Coast Builder Ultra Living Homes winner HIA Australian Display Home of the Year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Gold Coast Builder Mactech Constructions winner HIA Australian Apartment of the year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to ARIA Property Group winner HIA Australian Apartment Complex of the year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to ARIA Property Group winner HIA Australian Apartment of the year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Qld apprentice Sam Spencer who has taken out the HIA Jim Brooke's Australian Apprentice of the year 2025. #HIAawards

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Fantastic night ahead HIA CSR Australian Housing Awards 2025 Melbourne.

[Tim Reardon @TimReardon2]

The first 15 years of mortgage repayments are simply to pay for taxes, fees and charges.

https://t.co/8fAnvZjpjz

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Federal member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, talking to members on the Sunshine Coast about the importance of a strong economy and the importance of a strong building industry so we can deliver the housing desperately needed.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Congratulations to Sarah Waller Building, taking out the 2024 CSR HIA Qld Home of the Year.

[Michael Roberts @Qld_HIA]

Off and running at the 2024 CSR HIA Qld Housing Awards. Looking forward to a great night.