Breaking ground on delivering 1.2 million homes starts by untangling the maze of bureaucratic approvals, the federal government says.
Farid Farid
More than a decade since the masterplan was first approved, stage three of the St Ives Carine Retirement Village is preparing to break ground.
Liam Murphy
Every Australian capital city has recorded recent strong property price growth as buyer sentiment is boosted by the likelihood of more interest rate cuts.
Jacob Shteyman
After months of backlash from Connolly residents, the council has rejected a local development plan for the Joondalup Resort, defying the recommendation of city staff.
A bid to sell a racecourse in Australia's urban heartland to build 25,000 homes has been scratched as eyes turn to the last working port in Sydney Harbour.
Farid Farid, Alex Mitchell and Jack Gramenz
Home buyers regained confidence after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the second time in 2025, but sellers might still need to lower their expectations.
Two regional centres either side of a state capital recorded the highest dwelling value increases so far in 2025, as capital cities reverse a decline.
Jack Gramenz
A government-backed lab hopes to provide solutions to ambitious housing targets and a cost-of-living crisis.
Sebastian Tan
Balancing the higher upfront cost of energy efficient homes with their long-term savings on power bills is a challenge in the rush to build affordable housing.
Home ownership rates continue to decline as more homes crack $1 million in value, making it harder for young Australians to keep up.
Concerns over traffic congestion and environmental impacts have prompted the City of Wanneroo to oppose a proposed $35m shopping complex in Woodvale.
A seven-storey apartment — plus a rooftop garden area for residents — will be built despite objections from the council over fears it could tarnish a cul-de-sac’s character.
Caitlin Vinci
The supply of homes is increasing but prices are still at record highs, with $1 million properties the norm facing buyers in a record five Australian cities.
More struggling, noodle-eating students are moving in together as rents soar in cities and pledges to fix the housing crisis dominate the federal election.
Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near established transport and amenities.
Alex Mitchell
Home values have surged as the multi-trillion dollar market continues to grow, with banks adjusting student debt calculations to help borrowers keep up.
The proposal provides 26 carparks for the site when the city requires 40, and six visitor bays instead of eight.
Sophie Gannon
Rents remain at record highs in every capital city despite a slowdown in price growth, says a report that finds low supply leaves landlords with the upper hand.
Property prices are back near record highs but the bump might not last in the face of affordability constraints and rising living costs.
The difficulty of businesses finding young labour has been highlighted as tenant-empowering reforms are due to hit Australia's least-affordable housing market.
Luke Costin
Perth residents believe public transport upgrades are the key to helping with a booming population according to a survey as concerns remain over the resilience of Western Australia’s infrastructure.
Oliver Lane
Perth has officially ended its reign as the cheapest place for land in the country, with the median lot price jumping by more than a third last year.
Kim Macdonald
Home sellers notched a record profit in last three months of 2024 but not every property owner will be so lucky in the future, real estate researchers warn.
Rachael Ward
Australia is expected to fall hundreds of thousands of homes short of its housing target but reforms could bring it back up to speed and help renters.
Kat Wong
