Reports
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 Housing Workforce Shortage: What It Means for Your New Home
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.
What a CGT Tweak Could Mean for Your Next Home
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.
Flood Resilience in Australia: What the 2024–25 Insurance Data Means for Homeowners
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.
Australia’s Better Regulation Push: What It Could Mean for Your New Build, Renovation and Energy Bills
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.
