South Australia

The share of first home buyer loans, along with annual growth, has become increasingly prevalent in the state, new data has shown.

The state has shown strong levels across a number of building activity indicators, the HIA has confirmed.

South Australia is “one of the few markets” providing affordable housing to first home buyers, according to the association.

The South Australia-backed low-deposit lender Homestart has expanded the scope and scale of its loan offering.

Housing approvals and affordable homes supply shows SA sector strength, the state government has suggested.