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08 March 2025 Posted by 

BUILDERS WELCOME RATE CUT WITH CAUTION

MASTER Builders Australia welcomes the RBA's interest rate cut but stresses the need for Federal Government action on housing and cost-of-living challenges. While lower rates provide relief, core issues like land shortages, planning delays, workforce constraints, and rising construction costs remain. With construction costs up 40% in five years and build times extended by 80% over 15 years, urgent reforms are needed to streamline approvals and boost productivity.


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