Construction industry falling behind on housing

These challenges relate to supply of housing, workforce shortages – particularly key trades, bottlenecks in the market for key building materials and products, and increased costs from regulatory changes.

Has Australia’s housing market crash ended?

The latest Domain data is showing the house price slump is slowing, with ABS data for new home prices also seeing a decline in pace

What’s going to happen to building costs in 2023?

With ongoing material and labour shortages across Australia, many are asking what is going to happen to the construction sector in 2023 and beyond

How Covid turned home ownership into the Great Australian Fever Dream

Most Australians still believe in the Great Australian Dream of home ownership despite it being harder than ever

Interest rate rises see Christmas cancelled, and holidays go cold turkey

Bring on the Christmas jeer as inflation and interest rates quell the seasonal fun

Building costs may fall as speculators sell up

The MBA WA luncheon covered a range of topics, including inflation and interest rate predictions, along with what will happen to materials

WA building reforms to include fairer contracts: Master Builders

18 recommendations were made, with three critical areas in the construction and building industry to be addressed

Dwellings under construction reach record high

However, new dwelling commencements decline during the June quarter 2022

2022 Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards

Multiplex, Braeden Constructions, and KJ Constructions were among the field of winners for this years awards

eDocs – leading the way in technology and contracts growth

The move comes as the industry recognises the importance of technology growth in building and construction

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PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards honour Australia’s finest as luxury development takes centre stage

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Why trust, transparency and financial certainty are reshaping Australia's new-home market.

Sydney still offers strong investment opportunities for property investors

Sydney still offers investors strong opportunities, with Hotspotting’s Tim Graham naming five Greater Sydney LGAs primed for future price growth.