Cost of… The average cost of building new housing increased every year for the past 18 years between 2007/08 and 2024/25 as did the cost per square metre (SQM) while the average...
Read More
Average… The average cost of constructing new detached houses in NSW has risen by nearly $300,000 in the 18 years from 2007/08 to 2024/25. Meanwhile the average cost per square metre...
Read More
Building… The building regulation update focuses on three issues relevant to NSW builders and contractors: the release and phased adoption of NCC 2025, the Commonwealth’s NCC modernisation process, and the Federal...
Read More
Federal… 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...
Read More
NSW… 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...
Read More
Budget… 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 &...
Read More
MBA NSW… 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...
Read More
Hot… 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...
Read More
Managing… 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...
Read More
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...
Read More