Consumer surge spurs surprise lift in GDP growth The Australian economy gathered pace in the June quarter, beating official forecasts as consumers opened their wallets for end of financial year sales, buying new cars, appliances and furniture. Click here to read more.
Property Prices Rising is good for Renovation With property prices rising there is plenty of good news for marketers seeking to reach renovators. Spending on projects can be done with confidence when there is a low risk of overcapitalisation. Click here to read more.
From Pages to Plans: How Magazine media Shapes Client Visions in New Home Build and Renovation Projects Publications like Grand Designs, Home Design, and Kitchens & Bathrooms help set expectations long before clients walk onto a display lot or book a consultation. Click here for more info.
Home Approvals Quietly Rise 20.8% Q on Q There were 48,620 new homes approved for construction in the first quarter of 2025, up by 20.8 per cent on a year earlier,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Read about it here. Click here for more info.
Housing Approvals Rise Again at start of 2025 Approvals for new homes in Australia increased in Jan 2025 a month before the cash rate was cut. This story from the HIA details where the growth is occurring. Click here to read more.
New Home Building Activity Continues to Improve Building approvals data reveals the ongoing strengthening in the new home building market and continue to point to a recovery in 2025. Click here for more info.
Dwelling Approvals hit 22-Month High ABS data tells us 15,500 dwellings were approved for construction in October 24. This is the highest number in almost 2 years. Click here for more info.
Boomers Accessing Super and Moving Will Change Property in 2025 Boomers moving to regional or downsized locations and renovating will change the complexion of the home market in 2025. Click Here for more info.
Market Confidence in New Home Building Returning Leading indicators of home building activity continue to show that market confidence in new home building is returning, as new home sales stabilise and house approvals rise. Click here for more info.
Modular Homes to Create More Housing This story from the AFR looks at how the modular home sector is helping solve the housing crisis. Click here for more info.