26/05/2026
You've been saving. You've been planning. Now you're wonderingโฆ is now still the right time to build or renovate? ๐ค
The honest answer: construction costs are rising again and this time, it's being driven by fuel price increases linked to global conflict, supply chain pressure, and rising material costs across steel, concrete and more.
What does that mean for you?
โ๏ธ Shorter quote validity periods
โ๏ธ Bigger contingency buffers needed
โ๏ธ Finance structure matters more than ever
The good news? With the right planning, you can still move forward with real strategies to protect your project.
We've broken it all down on the blog, what's driving costs, what to expect, and how to plan smarter.
https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/berkeley-vale/blog/what-to-expect-with-renovation-and-construction-costs-in-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=socialpost