Finance

Why Australian Estimators Are Moving Away From Excel

In the high-stakes world of Australian construction, the spreadsheet has long been the industry’s "lonely" workhorse. But as projects grow in scale and margins grow thinner, the limitations of Excel…

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Top Insurances Tradies Need to Stay Protected (and Employed)

Business insurance. It’s probably not top of mind for most busy tradies.…

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Rising Costs and Shortages Extend Home Build Timelines in Australia

Detached home construction times surge across Australia A recent report from the…

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Plumber Shortage Intensifies as Renovation Demand Surges

Australia Faces Critical Plumber Shortage Amid Record Renovation Boom Australia is experiencing…

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Construction Industry Calls for Urgent Action as Material Costs Hit New Highs

Supply Chain Disruptions and Tariffs Drive Building Material Prices to Record Levels…

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Home Loans on the Rise: Housing Loan Commitments Increase by 1.7% in May 2025

Growing Demand for Home Financing in Australia In May 2025, the value…

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Hundreds of New Homes for Northern Suburbs

South Australian Government Rezones Land to Tackle Housing Shortages In a significant…

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Renovating Property Doesn’t Guarantee Resale Profits

New Analysis Highlights Risks of Overcapitalising on Renovations A new analysis has…

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New Accelerated Apprenticeships to Help Build Homes Faster

South Australia Launches Accelerated Apprenticeship Programs to Tackle Housing Crisis In a…

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How Your Budget and Relationship Can Survive a Home Renovation

With $12.8 billion worth of home renovations approved across Australia in the…

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Economists Propose Long-Term Housing Solutions Amid Affordability Crisis

Economists Advocate for Sustainable Solutions to Address Housing Affordability Leading economists have…

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Labor to Fast-Track 6,000 Tradies to Tackle Housing Crisis

Labor Party Unveils Plan to Accelerate Tradie Qualifications In a bold move…

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Election 2025: Housing Policies Under Fire as Tradie Shortages Dominate Debate

As the federal election approaches, housing policies have emerged as a key…

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Australia Faces Tradie Shortage Amid Housing Crisis

Tradie Shortages Threaten Australia's Housing Goals Australia is grappling with a severe…

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Shortage of Tradies Sparks Concerns for Australia’s Housing Goals

Australia’s construction industry is grappling with a critical shortage of skilled tradies,…

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Coalition’s $12,000 Incentive to Boost Apprenticeships in Trades

The Coalition has announced a $12,000 incentive aimed at attracting more apprentices…

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Bluestone Home Loans Waives Investor Loading Fees: A Boost for Property Investors

Bluestone Home Loans has announced a temporary waiver of its 0.3% 'investor…

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$280 Million Funding for Affordable Housing: A Boost for Western Australia

The housing crisis in Western Australia has taken a significant step toward…

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National Housing Accord Targets 1.2 Million New Homes

Governments Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis Australian governments have reached a landmark…

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