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Building more houses quickly is harder than it looks. Australia hasn't done it in decades

Written by Ehsan Gharaie, Associate Professor of Project Management, RMIT University

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Thanks to HomeBuilder and the housing price boom, house building is experiencing its hottest year on the record.

Over the space of a year the number of houses (not apartments) under construction has jumped from 56,060 in the June quarter 2020 to 88,445 in the June quarter 2021 — the biggest peak of all time.

Houses under...

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Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Amit Miglani rebuilds and warns entrepreneurs of the dangers of growing too fast
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Tiny homes could help ease the housing crisis, but councils are dragging their feet
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Obesity is a market failure and personal responsibility will not solve it alone
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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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Building more houses quickly is harder than it looks. Australia hasn't done it in decades

Houses under...

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Amit Miglani rebuilds and warns entrepreneurs of the dangers of growing too fast

Tiny homes could help ease the housing crisis, but councils are dragging their feet

Obesity is a market failure and personal responsibility will not solve it alone

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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