August 24, 2016
Website aims to expose the worst builders and developers
A website is developing some traction that is designed to expose the worst property developers and builders.
Construction
July 6, 2016
Home building activity looks to have peaked as dwelling approvals fall
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures just over 227,000 dwellings were approved in the 12 months to May seasonally adjusted.
May 26, 2016
Australian construction growth falls again as residential and commercial building battle to offset mining bust
Activity in the Australian construction sector has fallen for the third quarter in a row.
May 13, 2016
Property renovations that provide the least returns
Getting this wrong can turn your renovation dream into an expensive nightmare.
March 15, 2016
Great tips to get you started as an owner-builder
Do you fancy yourself as a big project manager and are looking at being the owner-builder of your next home? Registered architect and Home Base
March 9, 2016
Melbourne’s land sales boom
This week we talked about some of the pitfalls to avoid when purchasing land and it’s timely for Melburnians because the city is undergoing a
March 7, 2016
Common pitfalls to avoid when buying land
Buying a block of land sounds pretty simple right? It can be, but be sure to avoid these common pitfalls when buying land. Failing to
February 3, 2016
Land titles and property ownership
Most buyers and sellers in the property market have heard the term land title and have a vague understanding of its meaning and relationship to ownership.
February 2, 2016
Construction of new homes finally on the rise
The improving housing market has finally led to an increase in new-home construction – for the first time in three years.
February 2, 2016
New home building may lead economic growth
The Housing Institute of Australia (HIA) has said it might be the housing sector that stimulates the country’s next round of growth.