Housing stories
Construction and manufacturing fuel a second straight quarter of growth for Australian SMEs, narrowing the gap with the wider economy.
FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.
BlueCHP has enhanced affordable housing delivery across East Australia by adopting UniPhi's cloud-based software and EMS Solutions' BASIX platform integration.
Totalmobile and Solvares merge to create an 800-strong field service software group serving 4,000 customers across Europe and beyond.
Poor-quality building is costing New Zealand billions a year and could be behind about 5,000 missing homes annually.
A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.
Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.
UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.
Homeowners will need cover before work begins as New Zealand moves to mandatory warranties and stronger protection under a new liability system.
UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.
A new AI in Public Health Working Group launched by Humane Intelligence and NYU aims to boost AI use in public health beyond medicine, addressing funding gaps.
The win spotlights a shortage of skilled tradespeople, as 97 apprentices battled through practical tests and interviews for national honours.
The guarantee aims to unlock stalled apartment projects in New South Wales, where more than 13,000 approved homes have not yet broken ground.
A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.
Housing targets could erode New Zealand’s food-producing base, as experts warn losing LUC3 land would lock in permanent damage to supply and exports.
New Zealand faces higher costs for homes and infrastructure unless councils protect natural sand supplies as manufactured material covers only a fraction of demand.
The contract could bring warmer, healthier and more fire-resistant flooring to nearly 1,000 state housing projects a year across New Zealand.
New Zealand could miss out on billions as Australian curbs push overseas investors towards clearer markets and stall high-end sales at home.
Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.
New Zealand’s housing market finished 2024 quietly, with sales, prices and listings all showing mixed shifts as inventory stayed elevated.
