Property

Family looking at apartment construction.

Apartment developments mask drop in housing approvals

Housing approvals have come off the boil, with a surge in apartment development approvals propping up the October numbers. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 2 December 2024
An artist's impression of the rooftop area of a proposed development in South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Three-tower complex planned for South Brisbane

Updated plans for a multi-tower complex, including the first 50-storey tower outside the CBD, have been submitted to Brisbane City Council. (ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
Read more 2 December 2024
Security camera being installed. | Newsreel

Asbestos safety warning around simple DIY tasks

Upgrading a home with a simple security system could expose DIYers to an unexpected risk. Master Builders Australia Chief Executive Denita Wawn is using National
Read more 27 November 2024
Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the
Read more 26 November 2024
Young person looking our window of apartment. | Newsreel

Policy penalty blocks homeless youth from housing

Homeless young people are being denied housing because policy settings make it more profitable for providers to rent to older Australians. New research from the
Read more 26 November 2024
Dr Rod Harrison. | Newsreel

Harrison to guide construction industry blueprint

A former Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has been selected to deliver a plan to reform the building and construction industry. Federal
Read more 22 November 2024
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast approves plan to lure luxury hotels

Sunshine Coast Council has approved plans to incentivise developers to build more luxury hotels in the region. At its meeting today (November 21), Council voted to
Read more 22 November 2024
Construction on the Brisbane skyline. | Newsreel

State pauses BPICs for new construction projects

The Queensland Government has paused the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new state-funded construction projects. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said
Read more 14 November 2024
Joseph Moss in Queensland Ballet's The Little Mermaid.

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for
Read more 14 November 2024
Group of young women in a bedroom. | Newsreel

International student cap to save renters $5 per week

Capping international student numbers will have little impact on Australia’s rental market. New research commissioned by the Student Accommodation Council found
Read more 12 November 2024