17/05/2026
Is Queensland's property price problem really just about not building enough homes? The answer might surprise you. Yes — Queensland is falling well short of its housing targets. We need around 4,100 new dwellings approved every month. We're getting 3,505. Completions are running 30% below what the National Housing Accord requires. That's a real problem. But new research shows that building alone won't fix prices. Tax breaks for investors, record migration, shrinking household sizes, and a construction industry caught in a vicious cycle of rising costs and workforce shortages are all playing a role too. At Conveyancing Home QLD, we've done a deep dive into the debate — and what it means for anyone buying, selling or settling property in Queensland right now. Because whether prices are being pushed up by supply, demand, or both — the contracts are still moving fast, and the legal details still matter. Read our full analysis at https://conveyancinghome.com.au/qld-home-undersupply-story-more-complicated/ And if you have questions about buying or selling in QLD, our team is here to help. Call +61731800908 or email [email protected] | Level 8, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane.
You've heard the story. Queensland isn't building enough homes. Migration is pouring in. Prices keep rising. The solution, so the argument goes, is simple: build more, and prices will fall. If only it were that straightforward. At Conveyancing Home QLD, we work at the front line of property transact...