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Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration.

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

The property industry has welcomed more NSW sites for development to increase housing supply, as opponents to tenancy changes fear they will scare investors.

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

Homeowners who suffered severe financial distress after the now defunct Victorian regulator let dodgy builders off the hook, won't be compensated.

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Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

The rental crisis is now in every community, as the nation's essential workers struggle to find affordable homes to rent and monthly dwelling approvals drop.

Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government

Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government

The Business Council of Australia says state governments should be able to intervene in council planning decisions, using a carrot and stick approach.

Property market eases past $11 trillion, investors busy

Property market eases past $11 trillion, investors busy

Australian homes are worth more than ever but the annual pace of growth has slowed rapidly in the past three months.

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Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Sites left vacant for decades will be converted into well-located homes as the latest batch of surplus NSW-owned sites is released to fix the housing crisis.

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Victoria's premier wouldn't be drawn on future of gas hot water systems and heaters in existing homes, as she clarified cooktops won't be phased out.

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

The launch of an eye-watering penthouse development targeting ultra-wealthy buyers is a sign of the times in one of Australia's hottest real estate markets.

CFMEU law delay prompts building sector warning

CFMEU law delay prompts building sector warning

CFMEU law delay prompts building sector warning

CFMEU law delay prompts building sector warning

Housing groups have warned setbacks to passing laws placing the CFMEU into administration would only place further pressure on the sector.

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed.

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Buyer beware goes out the door in rush to secure a home

Building and pest inspections are being abandoned by desperate property buyers challenged by high prices and scarcity of homes on the market.

Rising property prices push loan sizes through the roof

Soaring real estate prices in mid-sized capitals has pushed the average new owner-occupier mortgage to record levels.

Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish

Interest rates, labour shortages and investor confidence are contributing to weak building approvals, but there are signs of recovery in detached homes.

Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs

Residential construction costs have finally stabilised after a prolonged period of strong price growth put pressure on the industry.

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Building insurance costs soar after companies go under

The demise of several big construction companies has triggered a massive jump in insurance premiums for homebuilders.

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

Fast track for applications in race to build new homes

Planning approvals for social and affordable housing will be prioritised as NSW struggles towards meeting its nationally agreed home-building goal.

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.

Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon.

Builder insolvencies may upend home buyer plans: expert

As construction businesses continue folding in their thousands, an expert warns one of the more accessible paths into home ownership could become risky.

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