The year Brisbane’s property market leapfrogged past Melbourne
Brisbane has officially overtaken Melbourne to become Australia’s second-most expensive capital city, marking a significant shift in the national property landscape, according to Brisbane Times. The city’s rise has been driven by double-digit house price growth and a rapidly strengthening unit market, with median values reaching record highs across multiple suburbs. Brisbane Times reports that suburbs such as […]
Why this brickie earning $600 a day is a big problem for mining
Australia’s mining sector is facing a growing labour challenge as skilled trades are increasingly choosing city-based construction work over FIFO mining jobs, according to The Australian Financial Review. The shift is being driven by a booming housing market in Perth, where bricklayers can now earn $500–$600 a day, often matching or exceeding mining wages while […]
Modular Construction Positioned as a Key Enabler of Australia’s Housing and Sustainability Goals
National Builders Guide reports that modular construction is increasingly being embraced across Australia as the building sector responds to mounting pressure from housing shortages, labour constraints, rising costs, and sustainability targets. The article highlights that factory-based construction offers faster build times, improved efficiency, and reduced material waste compared with traditional on-site methods. A key driver […]
ACT Housing Crisis Brings Modular Homes into Focus as a Scalable Solution
According to ABC News, the ACT’s housing crisis is intensifying as population growth, limited land availability, and slow construction pipelines continue to constrain housing supply. The report highlights growing interest from policymakers, industry groups, and housing providers in modular and prefabricated homes as a faster alternative to traditional construction. ABC notes that modular housing offers […]
Perth Housing Outperforms Australia as Supply Pressures Intensify
Perth has recorded the strongest housing price growth in Australia, outperforming all other capital cities in the latest Cotality Home Value Index. Dwelling values in Perth rose 2.4 per cent over the past month, with quarterly growth reaching 7.4 per cent and annual growth climbing to 13.1 per cent, highlighting the city’s accelerating housing market. […]