Australia’s housing market just got another warning signal, and it’s one we can’t afford to ignore. While property prices are rising and demand remains strong, new housing approvals are falling sharply, hinting at growing pressure in an already stretched housing system. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, total dwelling approvals dropped…
There’s a wave of optimism building in Australia’s property and construction sector and it’s being powered not just by cranes and concrete, but by artificial intelligence. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), putting AI to work in planning approvals could be the breakthrough needed to unlock more than 1.2 million homes over the next…
The great Australian dream of a house on a quarter-acre block is slowly giving way to something different – courtyards replacing backyards, and townhouses replacing detached homes. New data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows that gentle density – housing like townhouses, terraces, and duplexes – is becoming more common across our cities. HIA’s…
In today’s evolving property market, where investors can no longer rely solely on strong capital growth, many are exploring property development as a way to manufacture equity and accelerate their wealth-building journey. One of the most-read articles on our site remains How to Get Started in Property Development, and for good reason. It’s an exciting,…
It’s been a dynamic month across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with fresh data from Cotality’s August Cordell Construction Monthly revealing a surge in project activity, and some compelling signals for homebuilders and investors alike. In Sydney, there has been a strong uptick in mixed-use developments. The $105 million Elizabeth Street project and the $99.6 million…
If there’s one industry that promises endless potential today, it’s residential construction and property investment. Australia’s housing market is a mix of challenges and opportunities but there really is no better time to be a homebuilder or investor stepping up to the plate. Over the past year, according to a recent report by PropTrack, Australia…
The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into construction productivity might not make front-page headlines, but for those of us in the trenches of property development, homebuilding, and investment, it’s a potential game-changer. Yes, the numbers are sobering. Productivity in our sector has dropped 9% since 2018. That means we now need 9% more labour to…
There’s good news on the housing front: investors are returning to the market, and they’re helping drive the kind of supply Australia urgently needs. With population growth surging and demand for homes rising, this renewed investor activity couldn’t come at a better time. According to the latest ABS Lending Indicators, investors accounted for a whopping…
The ABS June 2025 building approvals data reveals a dynamic shift in the property landscape, offering fresh opportunities for both homebuilders and investors. With total dwelling approvals jumping 11.9% month-on-month to 17,076, and a striking 27.4% rise year-on-year, the market is showing renewed momentum –particularly in the multi-unit sector. Source: ABS Private sector dwellings excluding…
For decades, property development has been perceived as the exclusive domain of the ultra-wealthy, those with deep pockets, vast land holdings, and access to elite financial networks. But this myth is not only outdated, it’s actively misleading. Today, property development is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about building high-rise towers or sprawling…
