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.
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.
Australia’s timber industry is facing long-term challenges and short-term pressures. From falling native hardwood supply to uncertain plantation returns, we break down what the latest report means for your new home build—and whether there’s enough timber to go around.
The Shergold–Weir report mapped how to fix Australia’s building compliance mess. Here’s what it was suppose to mean for you: better documentation, clearer duties, mandatory inspections, tighter oversight of certifiers and products.
In 2018, Australians passed on about $120 billion in wealth — roughly 90% via inheritances, not gifts. Average inheritances were ~$125k (median $45k), typically received in your 50s. Here’s what this means for homeowners and first-home buyers.
A walk‑through of the 2025 national housing report: prices, rents, supply shortages, forecasts to 2029, and what it all means for building, buying, renting, and renovating in Australia—plus practical steps for homeowners.