construction
19 January 2023
Building activity has been booming, even despite rising interest rates, the latest ABS figures have shown.
16 March 2015

Recent analysis of Interim Finance’s portfolio has revealed a 220 per cent increase in construction loans from the previous financial year. This significant jump can be attributed to a ...
13 May 2024
The industry association has called for the construction commencement of more apartments for the government to achieve its housing target.
26 April 2022

The community housing body has released its 2022 election platform, announcing a need for all federal parties to focus further on affordable housing.
2 December 2022
The building sector has been pumped up from the backlog of construction work, but demand is beginning to ease as the cost of mortgages increases.
16 October 2024
Construction costs for residential dwellings rose over the September quarter, likely adding more pressure on the Albanese government’s ambitious new homes target.
14 April 2023
Costs for construction continue to be the main constraint for new housing development in Australia, NAB’s latest property survey highlighted.
11 October 2022
There’s “no reprieve in sight” as home construction — and waste disposal — costs boom, according to CoreLogic’s latest data.
21 February 2022

Construction costs across Australia have had the highest annual growth rate since March 2005, with a researcher warning supply-chain issues may further boost house prices.
21 January 2025
The increase in the cost of residential construction has put more pressure on the construction industry, CoreLogic has shown.
16 November 2022
As labour shortages and rising costs continue to put constraints on the construction industry, the property sector remains hopeful.
13 November 2024
Australian business turnover has seen slight lift in September, largely driven by the construction industry; however, sentiment among commercial investors remains subdued.
27 February 2023
Building activity has continued to decline amid rising construction collapses.
8 May 2023
The number of owner-occupiers taking out loans to build a home has fallen to record-low levels, new data has revealed.
10 April 2024
Lending to build or purchase a new home remains at two-decade lows, signalling a more persistent downturn, HIA’s chief economist has said.