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Recent event seen as a reminder

Residential construction costs are flattening out, reducing the chances of cost blowouts on new builds

Arriving at a "magic" number when you're saving to buy a home is a tricky business because so many variables are involved. You have to consider the price of the house, the amount you want to put down,...

Uncertainty over the timing of the rate cut is driving more homeowners to downsize to reduce debt, which is adding competitive pressure to this segment of the housing market, according to experts.

Brisbane’s property price growth throughout March has re-accelerated across both the house and unit markets. Buyer activity has been strong, and competition for quality houses, units and townhouses has been fierce in recent months.

A top ranked economics and finance blog with a focus on the housing market

Prospective home owners are often lured to regional areas, but some who have moved say it comes with hidden costs

A top ranked economics and finance blog with a focus on the housing market

Parks and nature reserves are vital for wellbeing. But at the rate Melbourne is densifying and expanding, access to public open space could fall dramatically.