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Australia’s housing crisis has exploded since the Covid pandemic hit in 2019, with rental and housing prices seeing a major five-year surge. But, as international students return across the nation, questions have been raised around how this factor affects the market, and if current housing builds are enough to keep up. Some say net migration …
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A new report by Core Logic has found that Australia Housing market is going through a slow down, with slower growth recorded in the last quarter. It found that the capital cities and the regions recorded the largest decrease in house values with the rental market also recording a decrease. However, experts are unsure whether …
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The cities and towns of the northern rivers region often make the national headlines when natural disasters hit. The February 2022 flood event kicked off parliamentary inquiries and saw the rushed setup of reconstruction schemes which are leaving locals vulnerable to housing stress. Local journalist and presenter at BayFM, Mia Armitage has been covering the …
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A charity has purchased land and is set to build their first affordable homes based on an innovative co-housing community model. Sharing with Friends Foundation is beginning their project in Brisbane as part of a nation-wide vision to provide housing in rural areas where land is cheaper. Image: Image by Eduardo Jordan Produced By: …
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This year’s state budget has aimed to make more homes available for renters by regulating short-term stays like Airbnb. Greens MP for Brunswick, Tim Read published a proposal to spark significant discussion around approaches to addressing the housing crisis. The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica speaks with MP Tim Read about the urgent need for policy reform …
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Australia’s first Peoples Commission into the housing crisis will convene in the next month as affordability remains at crisis level. The inquiry will hear from people at the centre of the housing crisis including renters in severe housing stress, those with crippling mortgages, and struggling homelessness services. Image: Image by Shutterstock Produced By: Remy Naughton …
The housing war continues with the Help to Buy Scheme up for its second round of debates in parliament this week. The Scheme, a promise from the Albanese government at the 2022 federal election – is a form of co-ownership with Housing Australia offering a contribution of up to 40 percent. The government says the …
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A recent study from the Australian Institute of health and welfare reveals a concerning situation for people with disabilities, showing that only six percent of those facing homelessness or its risk have access to the long-term housing they need. This comes at a time when demand for social housing is high, and accessibility and affordability …
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