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Sydney Developer's $3.3 Billion Collapse Sparks Industry Fears
Sydney-based developer Metricon has collapsed with debts of $3.3 billion. The company's failure has raised concerns about potential contagion effects across the Australian housing sector. Metricon was one of Australia's largest home builders, and its collapse is attributed to rising costs of materials and labor, coupled with supply chain disruptions. The company had been in voluntary administration since May 2022.
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- Centre (2): The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald