The Research Foundation delivers valuable insights that inform smarter decisions, shape better policies, and support the creation of thriving communities.
Members gain exclusive access to a comprehensive range of data and analysis, covering local government fees and timelines, market trends, cost forecasts, and more. These insights serve as a trusted resource for key business operations, including strategic planning, risk management, project scheduling, feasibility assessments, buyer preference analysis, and marketing strategies.
Explore our range of Research Foundation offerings
Market Report
View the top-performing suburbs, the latest sales and rent figures, and affordability indexing for every region in Queensland.
Infrastructure Charges
See the latest infrastructure charges, yearly percentage change, trends, and forecasts of potential future charges.
Development Assessment Monitor
Gain insight into the volume of incoming applications and decision timeframe averages for councils across the state.
Development Assessment Fees
Explore the latest local government fees across a multitude of different development types.
Building Costs Briefing
Discover trends and movements in construction costs, including escalation forecasts, building approval volumes, and building cost fluctuations.
Lot Costs
View the latest Lot Costs data, including the average Internal, External, and Total Development Costs, along with commentary and key insights for each region.
Buyer Insights
Explore market data and insights, including supply and demand metrics and local buyer behaviour in Queensland.
UDIA National Housing Pipeline®
View SEQ’s greenfield land supply, including the amount of developable-ready land, and the exact scale, nature, and drivers of land supply challenges.
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