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.
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.
Australia’s disaster responses often forget one key thing — housing was already broken before the floodwaters hit. This blog breaks down the 2025 national report on housing, homelessness, and disasters, and what it means for future homeowners and residents across the country.
The 2025 State of the Lamb report reveals a worsening housing shortage, record land prices, and construction delays. Here's what it means for everyday Australians trying to enter the housing market or build a new home.
The "Rise and Thrive" report pushes sustainable apartments as the future of Australian housing—but is the industry actually ready? In this post we unpack the benefits, hidden biases, and real challenges of green building, helping home buyers and developers make smarter choices.
Uncover key insights from the Future Tradie Report 2024. Learn about emerging trends in Australian trades and how they impact residential construction, including sustainable practices, limitless learning, and the evolving mindsets of modern tradies.