Construction industry falters despite massive pandemic cash splash
ANALYSIS: HomeBuilder was thought to have saved the construction industry during the pandemic, but now builders are struggling to break even.
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Housing construction costs 'explode' : CoreLogic
A building surge coupled with supply chain disruptions and a materials shortage has resulted in the fastest rise in rate of costs since GST was introduced.
Worst building trade shortage since 2003: HIA
As building approvals decline, new data highlights that the building industry is experiencing the 'most significant' skills shortage in almost 20 years.
New build data shows further 'divergence' between houses and units
The number of new homes being built rose by 49.1% in the last year, while units fell by 20.7% according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Completed houses hit a high as HomeBuilder finally comes to fruition
Australian Bureau of Statistics data from the June quarter shows a modest 0.8% advance in construction work completed.
The gulf between apartment and house prices continues to grow wider
New data from Upside Realty shows the price gap between apartments and houses has never been wider.
Do the First Home Super Saver changes make it worth using now?
There’s lots of support available for first home buyers to help them enter the market, and some of this support was amended in the most recent Federal Budget.
Property expert says to avoid 'quirky' renovations
As residential building activity hastens, one housing affordability expert has warned against home renovators following trendy reality TV style cues.
Calls to extend HomeBuilder scheme amid construction frenzy
The government is facing renewed calls to extend the HomeBuilder scheme again due to record levels of construction and home loan approvals.
HomeBuilder deadline looming: How you can get the $15,000 grant
The Federal Government's HomeBuilder Scheme ends March 31, and experts are tipping applications to skyrocket before then.
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