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Outer Melbourne land to be unlocked under 10-year plan

Outer Melbourne land to be unlocked under 10-year plan

The Victorian government isn't shutting the door on people's dreams to buy freestanding homes, moving to unlock land on Melbourne's fringe.

Infrastructure humps likely to curb housing targets

Infrastructure humps likely to curb housing targets

Infrastructure humps likely to curb housing targets

Infrastructure humps likely to curb housing targets

The water pipes and bitumen needed for new housing have emerged as a new frontier in the housing crisis debate as economist warn affordability could get worse.

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

The Victorian government argues developers must pay their fair share towards public infrastructure but the opposition believes buyers will wear the extra costs.

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Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

A $55 million carrot has been dangled to Victorian buyers of off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses but the opposition doubts it will boost supply.

High rises out of reach for residents, opposition says

High rises out of reach for residents, opposition says

Victoria's premier has been criticised for ignoring public feeling after she announced proposals to build 30,000 homes in inner Melbourne suburbs..

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

A coalition plan that would stop changes to energy efficiency standards for buildings over a decade has been criticised for stopping climate change action.

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Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.

Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle

Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle

Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle

Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle

Holidaymakers will soon have to pay an extra 7.5 per cent fee on Airbnb and Stayz bookings under an Australian-first levy ticked off by Victorian parliament.

NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

Inspired by overseas examples, business groups have called for changes to zoning laws and co-operative funding models to help solve housing supply issues.

PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore

PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore

PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore

PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore

Anthony Albanese says he's committed to increasing affordable housing, despite copping flak for buying a $4.3 million beach house with sweeping ocean views.

Financial regulations are 'punishing' first homebuyers

Financial regulations are 'punishing' first homebuyers

Financial regulations are 'punishing' first homebuyers

Financial regulations are 'punishing' first homebuyers

Overbearing financial requirements placed are worsening housing equity by making it harder for first homebuyers to access mortgages and benefiting investors.

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

The rental crisis is now in every community, as the nation's essential workers struggle to find affordable homes to rent and monthly dwelling approvals drop.

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

The prime minister has been peppered with questions about the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for he and future wife Jodie Haydon.

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Pets in, repeat rent hikes out in long-awaited reform

Good landlords and good renters should be happy with a long-promised overhaul of NSW tenancy laws that gets the balance right, the state government says.

Aussies paying more as rents spike across the nation

Australian renters are paying thousands more to keep a roof over their heads as rental costs for units and houses continue to balloon since the pandemic.

Property market eases past $11 trillion, investors busy

Australian homes are worth more than ever but the annual pace of growth has slowed rapidly in the past three months.

Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets

Lacklustre trade apprenticeship numbers do not bode well for an industry short of the manpower to meet national home-building targets.

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Fresh pitch to break deadlock on home buyer help scheme

Deadlocked legislation to help first-home buyers with low deposits has returned to federal parliament as government urges opponents to put differences aside.

Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts

The economy is still struggling along with flat household spending despite an uptick in retail turnover and income tax cuts beginning to flow.

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

The lawyer daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif is claiming legal privilege to stop records of calls with her dad from being used as evidence.

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

Unless Australia can significantly lift the pace at which it is building new homes, a nationally-agreed target to solve the housing crisis looks at-risk.

Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

The consumer watchdog has received a cash injection as it examines allegations of land banking and dubious discounts against the major supermarket chains.

Advice on negative gearing 'not out of the ordinary'

Debate over housing policy prompted Treasury advice on negative gearing, says Jim Chalmers after the PM denied the government had plans to reform the scheme.

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

After days of discussions over curbing property investors' tax concessions, the government has firmed its stance against the rumours.

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