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The 2032 Brisbane Olympics promises to be a landmark event for Australia, poised to deliver extensive economic benefits, job creation, and transformative opportunities for tourism, trade, and local industries

The Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850s and 60s was a transformative period in Australian history, attracting a flood of prospectors and immigrants, and leading to profound economic and social changes across the region

Recent data reveals a significant decline in Chinese investment in Australian real estate, with a $400 million drop in just three months, yet China remains the leading foreign investor in the sector, influenced by economic factors and recent policy changes

Construction failures in Australia have become a pressing concern, highlighting significant issues within the industry, ranging from structural defects to regulatory lapses, and affecting both consumer trust and the overall quality of new developments.

The premium hotel sector in Australia has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, becoming a standout performer in the real estate market despite recent economic challenges

Stamp duty rates in Australia play a crucial role in the real estate market, impacting property transactions and shaping the financial landscape for both buyers and sellers.

The Australian residential real estate market has shown resilience and growth, as evidenced by recent data from CoreLogic and the ABS, highlighting a continued increase in property values and significant contributions to household wealth.

CoreLogic's Construction Cost Index for Q4 2023 reveals significant insights into the evolving costs and economic pressures shaping the construction industry as the year draws to a close.

The intricate relationship between the property market and climate change is increasingly coming to the forefront, as environmental shifts begin to profoundly impact real estate values, investment strategies, and urban development plans

Dwelling construction approvals fell by 8.6 per cent in April, dragged by a large fall for apartment developments in Victoria.

The construction industry has come under fire in recent months with various ongoing concerns such as lack of skilled labour, lack of supplies and most recently, the interest rate increase.

News this week has been somewhat dire for the construction and building industries, with discussions in the media about the likelihood of the industry grinding to a halt over a lack of supplies and workers.

Melbourne’s recent restrictions easing has been well received across the state.

A construction supply crisis is affecting key development projects across the country as builders deal with a critical shortage of building materials.

Property trading remained buoyant last week as the country’s two largest cities posted clearance rates indicating more than three-quarters of home auctions were successful, even as lockdowns curbed the number of transactions taking place.

The outlook for housing construction hangs on the ongoing strength of a stimulus-driven detached housing sector to keep activity ticking over for as long as the country’s lack of immigration remains a drag on apartments.

Dwelling construction approvals fell by 8.6 per cent in April, dragged by a large fall for apartment developments in Victoria.

It’s been over a year since the world as we know it changed. We seemed to go from a fairly carefree lifestyle to one with restrictions placed on us at every turn.

Life became even more difficult for self-funded retirees when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate by 15 basis points to a record low of 0.10%.

The Australian property sector is facing uncertain times following the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen dramatic changes to our residential and commercial markets.

Before applying for a commercial mortgage to fund your development project In Melbourne, make sure you conduct a ‘needs-assessment’ or a thorough analysis of your financing needs first.

Property developers looking to refinance or purchase commercial property can apply for commercial property finance both for small and big projects.

Known as the city of cutting-edge architecture, spacious parks and gardens and a prime spot for water activities, Melbourne is also pegged as Australia hottest property hotspot.

If you’re raising capital to fund your project development, you may want to consider using mezzanine loan as part of your financing solution.

Many developers and investors shy away from private lending due to a number of misconceptions.

Every property developer knows you can’t pick the bottom or the top of the market.While some pessimists are calling this is a “dead cat bounce others are starting to see sunshine over the horizon.

Interest rates in the private debt funding market has dropped significantly, despite banks closing their lending to property investors said Chrish Samuel Managing Director of Windsor Capital Management.