Builder Insolvencies May Upend Aussie Home Buyer Plans: Expert

Builder Insolvencies May Upend Aussie Home Buyer Plans: Expert
A roofer stands on the roof of a new home under construction in a new development in Albany, Western Australia, on April 15, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
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Another route into home ownership could soon be blocked off for some Australians as the construction industry battles insolvencies, rising material costs, and workforce shortages.

Buying “off the plan” involves purchasing a property that has not been built yet or is still under construction, and was once considered a more accessible avenue into home ownership as many first-time buyers can qualify for grants or stamp duty concessions.