Construction and Real Estate Industry

While many might've considered Tylah and Dylan's rundown 1950s cottage a knockdown rebuild, they had other plans. The couple wanted to keep the home's character while turning it into an energy-efficient home.

Residents of the uninhabitable complex in Sydney will still incur major losses, but the deal will provide some resolution nearly five years after cracks were discovered in the building.

Data from CoreLogic shows the price difference between houses and apartments has widened to a new record as land values rise, a limited number of freestanding houses are being listed to purchase, and people desire more living space.

Brisbane property rose by 1 per cent in January, which has caught many people by surprise. Buyers, not so much — they say many places are selling almost as soon as they hit the market. 

The Australian company's construction arm went into voluntary administration this month, with work on 21 development projects grinding to a halt and no guarantee they would resume.

Despite a widespread housing shortage, new home builds have dropped significantly since COVID, as the construction industry calls for government reform.

Billionaire Clive Palmer's Queensland resort suddenly fired 125 employees in August, with the workplace tribunal criticising the handling of several terminations.

The CFMEU hits back at accusations tradies' wages are pushing up construction costs, pointing the finger at developers and real estate corporations for the housing crisis.

St Hilliers is placed into voluntary administration as work halts on its developments around Australia, including major projects in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Brisbane.

The Sydney property developer could face more criminal action over "potential fraud", as the administrators allege he sent millions of dollars to Lebanon and Nigeria before his business empire collapsed.

House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year.

A long-awaited hotel development at the home of the WA PGA Championship is "off track" according to a council report, despite $10 million in ratepayers' money being committed for early works.

When a workplace safety regulator is accused by workers, inspectors, unions and victims of being timid, ineffectual and suffering from systemic cultural and operational issues, it's time for a massive overhaul, writes Adele Ferguson.

A group of eight change makers with a diverse mix of passions and work from around the country are in the running to be named Australian of the Year for 2024.

As Australia grapples with housing affordability, NSW is at the forefront of another crisis sweeping new builds. Problems within the industry have led to an explosion of work for building commissioner David Chandler since his 2019 appointment.

More than half of newly registered apartments are not built up to code according to NSW Government data, so a new agency has been established to turn the industry around.

More pain for weather-ravaged property owners as Queensland's construction industry faces an 18,000-worker shortfall.

Building companies in Western Australia will have access to interest-free loans of up to $300,000 to help them complete unfinished homes under a new government plan to ease the housing crisis.

Tourism leaders say South Australia's Limestone Coast needs more accommodation to suit a range of budgets to reach its full potential as a holiday destination.  

A company owned by the developer behind a long-awaited water park and surf pool project on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has gone into administration, with the land to be put on the market early in the new year.

A central Queensland city is one of the most affordable major hubs in Australia when it comes to buying a home. But it's getting harder, with investors descending in a bid to find a bargain.

House prices have gone from strength to strength in 2023, but some suburbs and regional areas saw median values decline by more than 10 per cent in the past 12 months after home buying demand dropped off after the pandemic.

Delays in the housing construction industry are soon expected to ease. But that brings little relief to frustrated owners like Travis and Noeleen, whose build is already more than 600 days late.

This week, Australia became the first country in the world to announce a ban on engineered stone. We look at why it's being banned, what alternatives there are, and what it could mean for your next home renovation.

The population of Appin is expected to explode as the government pursues housing targets, but residents are worried they'll be left stranded without enough infrastructure.