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The Reserve Bank met on 11 August and left the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, in line with market expectations. It's the outcome most economists had pencilled in, but it doesn't change the underlying pre...

RBA holds at 4.35%, what it means for your new home

New research from HomeLoanRates.com.au, analysis of the latest ABS Consumer Price Index data conducted by Primara Research, reveals the cost of building a new home rose 5.8% in the year to June 2026, ...

New home build costs climb 5.8%, the fastest in almost three years, as rate rises squeeze the supply pipeline

“New home sales in the month of April increased by 4.9 per cent despite rising interest rates and domestic and global uncertainty,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales repor...

Confidence in new housing market remains

For many Australians, property investment can feel out of reach. It is often seen as something that requires years of saving, complex calculations, or specialist market knowledge. In practice, a well-...

How strategic property investment can help you grow wealth and buy the home you truly want

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A buyer’s guide to financing a new home build

Rising land values and limited housing supply in established suburbs are forcing many buyers to reconsider how they secure a new home. Instead of choosing between renovating an ageing property or relo...

Knockdown rebuild or buying new: which path suits today’s home buyers?

The promise of building new is flexibility. Floorplans look adaptable, façades come in multiple styles, and display homes are presented as a starting point rather than a fixed template. But once you m...

Customising Your Plan: What builders will (and won’t) let you change before construction starts

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EV Readiness: What it really takes to install a fast charger in a new home or apartment

The Victorian 2020-2021 Budget has delivered for the building industry after the effects of the coronavirus pandemic this year. The Big Housing Build Initiative and a 50% slash in stamp duty have expe...

Why the Victorian Budget is Full of Good News for Home Buyers and Builders

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Only 4 Weeks Left to Apply for The HomeBuilder Grant

This article will be updated as new information is released.&nbsp; Christmas has come early for Victorian homebuyers as the Victorian Government injects record investment in housing and planning annou...

Victorian Budget: Stamp Duty Temporarily Slashed By Up To 50% For New Homes

The Victorian Government’s latest announcement regarding Victoria’s Roadmap to Reopening means the end of significant restrictions on the building and construction industry.For months, domestic buildi...

COVID-19 Restrictions Eased for Victoria's Building and Construction Industry

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