The Federal Government’s push for high-density housing is accelerating across the nation. This urgency follows a significant shortfall from the National Housing Accord 2025 target, in which approximately 75% of targeted building was met. The government’s National Housing Accord aims to complete 1.2 million new houses in the next 5 years.
The move towards high-rise living to meet the 1.2 million target is mandated by the National Planning Reform Blueprint, which explicitly incentivises the development of denser dwellings. This pledge to supply new homes creates a significant opportunity in the conveyancing industry for growth and specialisation. With added volume and complexity of transactions, property lawyers and conveyancers are well positioned to elevate their role and skillsets.
This period offers clear pathways for professional advancement and profitability:
The high-density opportunity is concentrated into the capital cities where most of the supply shortfall must be recovered:
For conveyancers, the National Housing Accord has set a clear call to action for 2026: embrace specialisation, master eConveyancing, and adopt automation. While last year’s targets fell short, the pressure to relieve the cost of living crisis and to provide adequate housing remains a pressing issue for the Australian public. Legal professionals prepared to improve their expertise and leverage technology will secure the highest value work and maintain a competitive advantage in the industry.
