Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
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Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
‘Land of the Gods’: Socialite chasing record sale for hinterland mega-mansion
A socialite’s mega-mansion with an infinity pool, tennis court and golf course which was once listed for rent at $10,000 has hit the market with hopes for a record sale.
Lendlease flags funds plays to expand $31bn empire
The famed building company is turning funds manager as it searches for the next leg of growth amid tough times for traditional offices and malls.
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Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
Boujee hotel developers forced to wait for 178-room Noosa project
A luxury resort project bid has hit the brakes after Noosa councillors delayed a major decision, while confirming feedback from locals will be taken into account.
$3k per night, adults only: Sunshine Coast’s fanciest holiday homes
Water slides, tennis courts and cinema rooms are just a few of the extravagant features in the Sunshine Coast’s most elaborate holiday homes, but they come at a pretty price.
Questions raised over government’s multimillion-dollar Noosa region land grab
A Noosa real estate agent has questioned the state government’s move to buy prime land in Tewantin while the TAFE site sits unused and ‘vandalised’ amid a homelessness crisis.
‘Nightmare over’: Noosa developer sells prime land to state government
Land in the heart of Tewantin has been snapped up by the state government and the developer who sold says it is “unlikely” he will buy in Noosa again because of the council.
New unit project pitched alongside multi-level coastal childcare centre
A proposed development for one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest beachfront suburbs promises to deliver “affordable” housing solutions as well as commercial space.
Luxury Brisbane hotel developers face council hurdle for Noosa project
Brisbane’s Calile Hotel developers have lodged plans for a luxurious 178-room resort at Noosa but concerns have already been raised about the site.
Developer breaks silence amid ‘drug den’ fears for shut community club
A developer has opened up on options on the table after residents were shocked at the sudden closure of a Sunshine Coast community club.
Where house values have gone up and down in regional QLD
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
‘No raves’: 300-bed camp pitched for Noosa hinterland
The Christian owners of a golf course have promised a proposed 300-bed camp will pose little disruption to its Noosa hinterland neighbours with ‘no raves or dance parties’ allowed.
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