A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housing in remote First Nations communities.
Major retirement developments get go-ahead on Queensland coast
Thousands of retirement and relocatable homes are either under construction or have been approved along a regional Queensland coastline known for its pristine beaches and "affordable" lifestyle.
Home owners filthy on plumbing industry as insurance firms dig in
Home owners are demanding action after years trying to access insurance payouts for failed plumbing work that has left properties a mess and, in some cases, unliveable.
Construction workforce must double within two years to build major projects
A record pipeline of infrastructure projects will require more workers and a more efficient building sector, according to the peak federal government agency.
Flood buyback homes sold at auction for as little as $1
Eleven flood buyback homes sell without a reserve price in the NSW Northern Rivers, with more to hit the market before the end of the year.
Trio to face trial over failed Sterling investment scheme targeting retirees
Three men linked to a failed housing scheme which left retirees across the country with huge financial losses deny criminal charges levelled against them in a WA court.
Australian homebuyers lower expectations in hot housing market
A new report finds that prospective Australian homebuyers are increasingly abandoning their dreams of a freestanding house in favour of more budget-friendly townhouses and units.
Are first home buyers getting a head start in a race to the bottom?
It will be some time before the full effects of the government's expanded first home buyer support scheme become clear, but young Australians across the country say it is still a tough market.
Entry-level house prices rising fastest in inner cities and growth towns
Inner cities, wealthy suburbs and fast-growing regional centres top the list of house price growth in October, according to a new deep dive focused on homes covered by the 5 per cent deposit scheme.
Jail for financial fraudster who scammed families out of $20 million
More than 150 mum-and-dad investors trusted self-proclaimed property developer Krishnakumar Sitaram Agrawal, only to be caught up in his "dishonest behaviour".
Some apartment buildings in Darwin have serious structural problems
Respected engineer John Brears says around 80 per cent of apartment buildings he's inspected in Darwin have serious structural problems.
Respected engineer sounds alarm on dodgy Darwin apartments
A respected consulting engineer says about 80 per cent of apartment buildings he has inspected in Darwin have serious structural issues.
Carrie-Ann 'won the lotto' after being priced out of Sydney housing market
Carrie-Ann is now cooking in her own kitchen thanks to a mandatory affordable housing contribution scheme.
Tradie-starved Victorian regions hope workers will return as Big Build winds down
Hundreds of regional tradies were lured to the city by higher government wages to work on the West Gate and Metro Tunnel projects, but now those Victorian government projects are nearing completion.
Building up, not out is the key to solve the housing supply crisis, says Grattan Institute
The Grattan Institute wants a planning shake-up to help meet the target of 1.2 million homes by 2029. It wants a green light for three story dwellings on every residential block, adding 67,000 new homes a year , claiming it could save $100,000 a house.
Simple city zoning change could lower rents, house prices, report finds
Rents and house prices would be 12 per cent lower than otherwise within a decade if all capital cities are rezoned to allow three-storey buildings, a report finds.
Planning isn't the only reason Australia isn't adding enough homes, builders say
The building industry is reporting a lift in approvals and new home sales, but says planning delays and skilled labour shortages are holding back construction, amid calls to unlock higher density development.
Are modular homes the answer for the housing crisis?
Modular homes are changing Australia’s streetscapes. They are put together like Lego but while they’re seen as quick to build, they still have a long way to go.
Are tiny homes the solution to the housing crisis?
Public interest in tiny homes has skyrocketed in recent years, but experts warn they come with their own problems.
What you need to know about why house prices aren't coming down
The nation has not yet embraced the idea that housing needs to be more affordable, or that it's the most important economic and social issue facing the country.
Australia's home prices surge at highest rate in more than two years in October
Australia's property market is seeing rising demand, with record auctions over spring and a rise in both first home buyers and investors pushing up house prices.