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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

Home to grow with and grow into: Rhys Stanley’s European-style farmhouse

When AFL star Rhys Stanley and his wife Kirsten found a parcel of rolling acreage on Victoria’s Surf Coast, they knew it was the perfect site to build their forever home. Just 15 minutes from Torquay, the property offered the space and setting for their…

Jun 19, 2025

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Construction on new homes begins in northwest Victoria

More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Victorian Government’s investment in social housing, with construction now underway to deliver 39 new houses in Ballarat and Horsham.

Apr 27, 2022

The perfect crew boot

Blundstone’s commitment to providing new designs that cater to all crew members has arrived with the launch of the #243 ‘crew boot’.

Apr 27, 2022

Strong start to 2022 for new home sales

“Sales of new detached homes in the first three months remain exceptionally strong with the second strongest start to the year since 2016, eclipsed only by last year,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Apr 14, 2022

Building approvals fell sharply during Omicron outbreak

“Building approvals fell by a remarkable 27.9 per cent in January 2022, as Omicron disrupted the record boom in home building,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Mar 10, 2022

The School Building that Built a Community

Impressively constructed over just two years, one of Victoria’s most advanced and largest ‘super schools’, Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC), officially opened on Friday, 11 February 2022.

Mar 1, 2022

SlimWall® boundary fence

The children attending Kids Club childcare centre, Killara, are enjoying their new centre full of stimulating outdoor play areas.

Jan 17, 2022

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Demand for housing and first homebuyer activity remain strong

“The value of loans, excluding refinancing, issued for housing towards the end of 2021 was elevated as demand remains very strong,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Nick Ward.

Jan 14, 2022

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Building approvals strengthen in November 2021

“The number of building approvals issued in November 2021 increased by 3.6 per cent compared to the previous month, with both detached and multi-unit approvals increasing for the month,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Jan 10, 2022

Entries Open for 36th Dulux Colour Awards

Entries for the 36th Dulux Colour Awards are now open, and the prestigious annual program is inviting design professionals to submit their most innovative projects demonstrating creative colour use in the built environment.

Dec 15, 2021

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More Homes In Ararat And Stawell In Building Blitz

More Victorians in the Grampians region will have a safe place to call home thanks to the Victorian Government, as the Big Housing Build moves into top gear.

Dec 15, 2021