Michael Bleby

There are some signs of a pick-up in home-building, but higher costs and a risky environment for contractors are holding back development.

Real estate agents say financial stress – and divorce – are prompting a surge in distressed listings, particularly in Victoria and parts of regional NSW.

JLL research suggests that by 2030, artificial intelligence will become the second-largest sector in the Australian economy, offering opportunities for office landlords.

An apartment building sandwiched between a road and railway line has set a new standard for what can be done with once-derelict sites.

Higher construction costs – and longer build times – are holding back the development of cheaper flats, in another blow to housing affordability.

Cost escalation has come off its extreme highs of two years ago. But Queensland leads the national league table and that’s a problem for the new government.

Passengers travelling through the twin 9-kilometre tunnels, opening next year, will create a whole new market of shoppers for retailers.

Aspiring purchasers are coming back as they gain confidence about borrowing costs. But sellers beware – they’re not forking out huge sums.

The pioneering developer of affordable accommodation for downsizing Baby Boomers is ending his tenure after a tough year.

Buyers, gaining confidence about the direction of the market and interest rates, are starting to spend big. Especially on dumps in great locations.