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Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust

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Construction costs hike higher as housing pressure heats up

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building defect: a crack in the wall of a home

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Skills gap and rushed work has cracks appearing in major home build plan

A building quality expert has warned that Australia’s ambitious plan to build…

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