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Housing supply regulation goes under the microscope
Residential
Tuesday June 2 2026

Housing supply regulation goes under the microscope

Regulations which affect the supply of new homes across Australia are set to be examined as the nation tries to speed up new housing delivery.

The economics of heritage laws and housing supply
Zoning
Monday May 25 2026

The economics of heritage laws and housing supply

Authored by economist Peter Tulip, the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) has issued a policy paper arguing that State heritage legislation, particularly in NSW, is deeply...

The hidden ceiling on Australia’s housing supply
Residential
Thursday May 21 2026

The hidden ceiling on Australia’s housing supply

Approvals describe intent, not delivery. The cost of building has outrun what the market will pay. And the country has quietly capped how many homes it...

Coalition promises to repeal tax changes and invest in housing infrastructure
Business
Monday May 18 2026

Coalition promises to repeal tax changes and invest in housing infrastructure

The Federal Opposition has promised to repeal Labor’s property tax changes if it wins government in 2028.

Chalmers overhauls property tax
Residential
Wednesday May 13 2026

Chalmers overhauls property tax

Negative gearing will be restricted to new properties as the Federal Government seeks to address intergenerational equity challenges in the housing market.

The federal Budget and its adverse impact on supply
Residential
Wednesday May 13 2026

The federal Budget and its adverse impact on supply

The Federal Budget 2026/27 makes housing tax reform a central part of the Government’s housing agenda.

Australia’s building code is failing – report
Business
Tuesday May 5 2026

Australia’s building code is failing – report

Australia’s building code is failing to provide a clear and consistent framework for the regulation of new building and construction work throughout the nation, the interim...

Commonwealth to stamp out illegal conduct on construction sites
Business
Thursday April 30 2026

Commonwealth to stamp out illegal conduct on construction sites

Preventing bribery and unlawful conduct on building projects has emerged as a key area of focus, with the Australian Government set to develop new standards for...

Australian Government pumps $45 million to speed up energy and housing environmental approvals
Environment
Thursday April 30 2026

Australian Government pumps $45 million to speed up energy and housing environmental approvals

Approvals for critical energy, housing and resource projects are set to be expedited after the Federal Government announced new funding to eliminate duplication between the Commonwealth...

Infrastructure
18 May, 2020
Shower a 'sanctuary' from virus: Syd study

Sydneysiders are using enough water to fill 155 Olympic-sized swimming pools each day as they spend more time at home.

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Residential
18 Dec, 2019
Owner-occupier loans outstrip investors

Mortgage lending expanded in October, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers indicating activity by owner-occupiers continued to outpace that of investors.

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30 Sep, 2019
Property lending softens again: RBA

The pace of lending to property buyers grew only slightly in August, below the rate in July, according to statistics from the central bank that have...

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Residential
25 Jul, 2019
Sydney house price fall is slowing: Domain

Sydney's embattled property market may finally be bouncing back after consecutive rate cuts and better lending conditions eased buyer tensions, according to a leading property economist.

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Residential
11 Jul, 2019
Rental prices for Sydney units fall 5%

Rental prices on Sydney units have fallen by almost 5.0 per cent over the year on an influx of new supply but remain "significantly" higher than...

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Residential
13 May, 2019
First Home Buyers to get Aid with Deposit

First home buyers will get government support with their 20 per cent house deposit whoever wins the federal election on May 18.

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Residential
13 May, 2019
Election a Wildcard for Housing Market

The outcome of the federal election could be a wildcard for the housing market amid signs the worst of the downturn in prices may be over,...

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Residential
7 May, 2019
March House Approvals at Five Year Low

“March building approvals marked the weakest month for detached house approvals since 2013,” said HIA’s Senior Economist Geordan Murray.

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Residential
8 Apr, 2019
First Home Buyers Bigger Share of Market

Australians buying their first home are making up a bigger share of all people purchasing properties throughout the nation.

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