As many members are aware, the Building Commission has been conducting site inspections including in regional areas. Many members have been penalised for not including address details on site signs. 

This led to questions about whether this is actually required under legislation. The Building Commission has confirmed that the...

Big changes to property taxation and trusts will impact Master Builders NSW members and the industry. 

Breaking the promise he made at the last Federal Election, the Prime Minister has given the ok for changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax arrangements. 

From 1 July 2027, Negative...

Media Release

Changes to property taxes and trusts mean that SME construction businesses are the losers from this Budget. 

Media contact: Ben Carter | Head of Government Relations, Marketing & Corporate Affairs | 0447 775 507 | bcarter@mbansw.asn.au

The latest CPI for the March quarter shows that housing inflation continues to accelerate tracking at 6.6% in NSW over the previous 12 months to March 2026.

High housing inflation is threatening the viability of new housing projects by pushing the cost of new housing construction up even higher...

Master Builders NSW wishes Michael Crosby well as he departs CFMEU NSW to take over as the new Administrator of the CFMEU.

Matthew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW said, "We sincerely thank Mark Irving KC for his efforts in attempting to bring the rule of law to...

Implications of the Middle East Conflict for NSW Building Businesses

In a rapidly changing global environment, it’s more important than ever for construction businesses to stay informed on the factors shaping costs and risk. This latest insight from Nexia unpacks how escalating conflict in the Middle East is driving up fuel...

Master Builders members are feeling the effects of the fuel price shock filling up at the bowser and suppliers applying fuel levies. The impacts on construction projects are widespread and across the supply chain.

To assist members we have put together a list of FAQ’s about your options under...

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Pressure is mounting on NSW builders from price hikes on fuel and building materials, which

will make the NSW housing target even harder to achieve if there is no short-term easing,

according to the latest construction data released today.

“Suppliers have been like lightning in passing on...

Master Builders latest forecasts are released today and show a further revision down in the expected number of houses to be built over the next five years.

While the volume of building approvals are moving in the right direction, recent months have shown challenges in keeping up the momentum...

Master Builders NSW commends the Minns Government and the Minister for Building

on the announcement that the construction industry will have until May 2027 to adjust

to new requirements in the new National Construction Code (NCC 2025).

“Builders will appreciate the support of the NSW Government at this time when...