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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

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Confidence in new housing market remains

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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

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

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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

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