construction

Increased hurdles in getting approvals are driving up construction costs, which threatens the viability of affordable housing, despite a further easing in building materials costs.

Homeowners looking to boost their household income or help out loved ones are increasingly building granny flats and dual occupancies in their backyards. While many homeowners would prefer to keep their backyards as they are, …

The property industry has been hit by a wave of redundancies as large companies combat the stalling commercial market with cost cutting in traditional areas.

Build-to-rent investment manager apt.Residential is kicking off with a $280m mixed-use precinct in Sydney’s Meadowbank and more projects are on the way.

Tighter lending standards for home loans have led to a significant decrease in building approvals, indicating an imminent slowdown in residential construction activity. This may contribute to a fall in construction work.

A one-of-a-kind sprawling Chinese mansion built as an Eastern wonder way out west has hit the market. The striking Chinese mansion, which is said to have cost $75 million to build and boasts a museum, …

Urban Property has snapped up a stalled project from St Hilliers, and is looking to put its own stamp on a three tower precinct.

Whatever stripe of government gets into power, the property industry is crying out for a longer term plan that can help more Australians into homes.

The home builder has pulled out of a development site in southeast Queensland citing application delays and infrastructure costs, coinciding with a slump in new housing through the region.