Master Builders says Housing Accord is 88,800 homes behind as new modelling points to 10,700 fewer homes
Master Builders Australia says the 1.2 million homes target is already 88,800 homes behind, and that updated modelling now shows Budget housing policies cutting supply by 10,700 homes over four years after the deal restricting SMSF investment.
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Master Builders says Housing Accord is 88,800 homes behind as new modelling points to 10,700 fewer homes
Master Builders Australia says the 1.2 million homes target is already 88,800 homes behind, and that updated modelling now shows Budget housing policies cutting supply by 10,700 homes over four years after the deal restricting SMSF investment.
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Master Builders blueprint: four reforms to tackle a 141,000-worker construction shortage
Master Builders Australia’s new Future Workforce Blueprint says the construction skills gap is structural, not cyclical. It names four priority reforms it says would deliver almost 40,000 extra qualified workers over a decade.
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First 10-year defects insurance policy accepted in NSW: what apartment developers and builders need to know
The reforms that make 10-year defects insurance workable in NSW commenced on 20 August, and Building Commission NSW now lists a first policy in an acceptable form. How DLI works, and what it means for developers, builders and owners.
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GDP grows 0.4% as dwelling investment rises and fuel costs push up construction prices
The June quarter national accounts show the economy growing slowly, dwelling investment picking up, and construction among the industries hit hardest by higher fuel and input costs from the Middle East conflict.
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CCEWs for like-for-like swaps: Building Commission NSW clarifies when electricians must certify
A new advisory note from Building Commission NSW confirms that swapping a hot water system, oven, cooktop or power point like-for-like still needs a certificate of compliance for electrical work, lodged within 7 days of finishing.
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Approvals fall 3.6% in July, with house approvals down in every state
Australia approved 17,687 new dwellings in July, down 3.6% on June. Private house approvals fell in every state for which data was published, and NSW total approvals dropped 8.1%. Annual growth remains positive.
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Nearly 1,400 Victorian pool fences under review after inspector banned
The BPC has asked councils to review pool barriers certified by an inspector it has banned for three years. What happened, what pool owners and builders should check, and the common barrier faults that put children at risk.
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Construction work done: home building rises 1.7% as engineering falls 6%
The latest ABS figures show building activity still growing, led by residential work, while engineering construction dropped sharply. Here is what the June quarter numbers mean for home builders.
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Bathla Group enters administration with 7,000 homes in its pipeline: what subbies and buyers should do
Bathla Group, a family-owned Sydney developer and builder with projects across NSW, South Australia and Victoria, has appointed Teneo as voluntary administrator. The steps subcontractors, suppliers and home buyers should take now.
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Housing Accord target slips to December 2030, with NSW not expected to hit its share until 2032
The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council now expects the 1.2 million homes target to be reached in December quarter 2030. Costs, rates and softer sentiment are weighing on supply, and NSW is further behind than most states.
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HIA: 2,400 home contracts at risk from SMSF borrowing ban, let funds keep building new homes
The Housing Industry Association has called on the Government to let self-managed super funds keep borrowing to build new homes, citing a survey of large builders and estimates of thousands fewer detached home starts a year.
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Building Commission NSW blitz: 150 site inspections, 25 fines on the Mid North Coast and New England
The regulator’s latest regional blitz found generally good compliance, but fines were issued for unlicensed work, missing site signs, unsupervised contractors and unauthorised plumbing. The same checks could come to any site.
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