This Month
Coalition to revive technical colleges, won’t commit to housing target
Peter Dutton claimed a $260 million pledge to establish new Australian technical colleges was another pillar of his housing affordability and accessibility policies.
ISPT to plug a gap with Brisbane’s first Intercontinental hotel
The super fund-backed developer and fund manager is pairing with operator IHG for the first part of its 1ha transformation of central Brisbane.
Home building just got slower
In the week that political parties are offering to stoke demand, new figures show the sector started building 4 per cent fewer homes in the December quarter.
Spotlight’s new Anaconda will teach shoppers to fish
The privately owned large-format retail group will also offer tinnies moored to a life-sized jetty and a cold room for Queenslanders to try on puffer jackets.
House prices to rise up to 15pc under either side’s policies
Economists widely criticised the lack of policies to boost housing supply by both parties, even as they laid out plans to increase demand.
Gold Coast developers ‘right-sizing’ projects amid construction crunch
MRCB International is focusing on a high-end 20-storey project which it says will be easier to get off the ground at a time when builders are harder to find.
Coalition v Labor: what’s on the table for housing
The first major policy battle of the election campaign erupted on Sunday. Here are the key points.
New home ownership won’t rise without more skilled workers: developers
Signature housing policies both major parties announce will kick off a wider chain reaction if they are properly implemented.
Industrial property’s golden run comes to an end
The pandemic surge in demand has eased while supply is still ramping up, with rents falling as a result, a new report shows.
Metrics-funded Northern Beaches development heads for court
Street Talk understands Metrics briefly paused funding the Sam Mustaca-led residential development in Sydney’s Warriewood.
Housing tenders run aground on election rocks
Partisan political housing arguments and slow implementation put at risk Australia’s first major effort in years to boost social and affordable housing.
Lendlease faces $100m hit in Sydney land dispute
The setback at Figtree Hill comes as the ASX-listed developer, led by Tony Lombardo, presses ahead with a radical overhaul of its global business.
Sentinel takes Brisbane office property deals to Japan
The commercial real estate investor is seeking capital for the first time overseas in a change of pace for the Queensland company.
Real estate now takes 1 in 5 Japanese deals – and it’s growing
At a time of global uncertainty, Australian real estate is finding its perfect match in Japanese investors seeking stable revenue and capital growth.
The secret Ferrari fire sale while dozens are out of pocket
James Zhang lived large. Is he now about to sail off into the sunset?
Apartment prices in record jump to $19,000 per square metre
Australian housing is locked in a battle between affordability and viability of new projects and that means price tags have further to rise.
Build-to-rent developers eye fewer amenities but cheaper rents
Projects without all the “bells and whistles” can achieve higher retention rates for landlords.
Crane index shows little sign of a building boom
While home-building activity picked up in one large city, the latest crane count paints the picture of a sluggish construction sector.
Home builder AVJennings accepts $365m takeover bid
A takeover battle for the builder erupted between a US bidder and a Singaporean player. Local builders face tough conditions, but their land banks are appealing.
March
John Aloisi’s soccer team plays on despite ATO audit
The Tax Office has been revealed as the applicant trying to wind up the parent companies of Australia’s highest ranked A-League club Western United.