Industry reports, white papers, and deep-dive reviews focused on housing, construction trends, and homeowner issues. Whether industry analyses, research studies or expert-led discussions, this tag surfaces authoritative content that helps industry professionals and homeowners better understand the forces shaping residential construction quality, affordability, and policy.
Western Australia is in the middle of a housing squeeze. Prices and rents are rising faster than incomes, build times have more than doubled, and many homes are in poor condition. What does the Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2025 report means for buyers, builders and renters?
Australia adds roughly a “new Canberra” in people every year. This quiet population boom is reshaping our cities, housing demand and infrastructure. In this post we explain what’s driving the growth, where people are going, and what it means for your suburb and your next build.
Australia's government has promised 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but the Housing Workforce Capacity Study says we’re short about 116,700 workers. In this post we explain what that means for build times, costs, quality and the questions you should be asking before you sign a building contract.
McKell proposes re-tuning capital gains tax discounts to push more investment into new homes—especially apartments—without changing negative gearing. Here’s what that could mean for time, cost, quality, performance and compliance in residential building.
Australia’s costliest natural hazard is flood. The Insurance Council’s 2024–25 data shows where the risk sits, who’s most exposed, and what actually reduces premiums. Here’s what homeowners need to know about risk, insurance, and smarter rebuild choices.
The Business Council’s 2025 Better Regulation Report proposes dozens of changes to how Australia makes rules. Here’s what that could mean for your build or renovation—from approvals and tradie availability to electric vehicle charging and energy bills.
The 2025 Digital Design & Construction Report surveyed 2,000 AEC leaders. Here’s what it means for Australian homeowners: where projects go over time and budget, why tech helps (and sometimes doesn’t), and the smart questions to ask your builder and designer before you sign.
Circular procurement is changing construction by reducing waste, lowering costs, and supporting sustainability. Learn how it impacts your future home’s design, materials, and value.
The Hilmer Report reshaped Australia’s economy by pushing fair competition across sectors—utilities, professions, and government services. In this post we explain what it set out to do, where it helps or harms homeowners, and how it still shapes costs, timing, and quality today.