HAFF Opens the Door to New Residential Building Opportunities in the NT and across Australia
The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is creating new residential building opportunities across Australia, including the NT. Master Builders Australia sees this as a significant driver for construction activity nationwide.
How will the Housing Australia Future Fund create building opportunities in the NT?
Builders in the NT and nationally may see increased project pipelines and contract opportunities through HAFF-funded housing developments.
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