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Australia Facing Massive Housing Shortfall by 2029

Australia is heading towards a significant housing supply gap, with projections showing the country could fall approximately 375,000 homes short of its national target to build 1.2 million new dwellings by mid-2029.

Aug 28, 2025

Prefab Homes on the Rise as Australia Seeks Fast Housing Solutions

As Australia faces increasing pressure to boost housing supply, modular and prefabricated homes are gaining serious momentum as a viable solution. Prefab construction, which involves manufacturing homes off-site in controlled environments before transporting and assembling them on location, offers a faster, often more cost-effective alternative…

Aug 20, 2025

Signs of Recovery as Australian Housing Market Grows in Mid 2025

Australia’s housing market is showing signs of renewed strength, with national dwelling values recording a sixth consecutive month of growth in July 2025. According to data from property analysts, prices rose 0.6% last month, driven by improved buyer confidence and anticipation of interest rate cuts…

Aug 18, 2025

Top 5 Top Loader Washing Machines for 2025

Based on a thorough review of the Australian market, we have compiled a definitive list of the top load washing machines Australia households should consider in 2025. To reach our conclusions, we evaluated key factors such as engineering quality, innovative features, performance, and value for…

Aug 15, 2025

Trade Skills Shortage Puts Australia’s Housing Targets at Risk

Australia’s housing and construction industry is facing one of its most pressing challenges in decades: a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople. As the country works toward its ambitious target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by mid-2029, industry experts warn that a lack of electricians,…

Aug 13, 2025

Negative Gearing Reform Debate Reignites in Australia

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has reignited the debate over housing tax policy, calling for reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions. The ACTU proposes limiting these benefits to a single investment property, with the aim of improving housing affordability and…

Aug 13, 2025

Average Australian Home Build Time Hits 12.7 Months in 2025

Building a new home in Australia now takes significantly longer than it did just a decade ago. According to new data released by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), the average home build time has increased by over 50%, rising from 8.5 months in 2014…

Aug 13, 2025

Stockland’s $620M Kings Forest Project Set to Transform Northern NSW

In a landmark acquisition that signals confidence in regional housing growth, property developer Stockland has purchased the expansive Kings Forest development site in Northern New South Wales for a staggering $620 million. The 869 hectare parcel, located in the Tweed region, is set to become…

Aug 13, 2025

How Much Should A New Kitchen Cost?

We answer the most common kitchen renovation question with expert advice from Nobby Kitchens Managing Director, John Hall. A kitchen renovation is one of the most important and valuable investments you can make in your home. But one of the most common questions renovators ask…

Aug 2, 2025