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Build-to-rent incentive plan hits opposition roadblock

Build-to-rent incentive plan hits opposition roadblock

The government's build-to-rent incentive program has been sent to an inquiry by the opposition and Greens despite a chronic shortage of rental homes.

Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix

Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix

Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix

Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix

Private sector developers are being lobbied to help the NSW government tackle the state's housing crisis and prevent Sydney becoming a city without youth.

Apartment, townhouse regulators to face new crackdown

Apartment, townhouse regulators to face new crackdown

Apartment, townhouse regulators to face new crackdown

Apartment, townhouse regulators to face new crackdown

The NSW government is proposing a number of tweaks to strata laws as higher-density living looks set to play a big role in easing housing stress.

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Government lays foundation for social housing upswing

Government lays foundation for social housing upswing

Billions of dollars in funding have been allocated to states and territories in Labor's plan to address shortfalls in social housing and homelessness services.

Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high

Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high

More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.

Pipes dream underpins Adelaide housing roadmap

Pipes dream underpins Adelaide housing roadmap

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas launched his housing roadmap, promising to increase land supply, expedite the planning process and solve infrastructure challenges.

Worsening rental affordability hurting regions

Worsening rental affordability hurting regions

Renters in the regions are having to find an extra $153 a week to go towards keeping a roof over their heads, on average, compared to June 2020.

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'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

Response by government to tackle Indigenous homelessness and housing disadvantage has been inadequate, a housing minister says.

Buying a home now 'beyond hope' for essential workers

Buying a home now 'beyond hope' for essential workers

Buying a home now 'beyond hope' for essential workers

Buying a home now 'beyond hope' for essential workers

Most Queensland nurses, teachers and police officers can no longer afford to buy their own home to live in - even with a dual income.

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

The number of Australians behind on their mortgage has reached a three-year high with many making repayments by dipping into savings and working more.

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian home prices are set to hit new heights as population growth, construction challenges and borrowing power hits the market.

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

The NSW government plans to funds thousands of new social homes - spending more than any predecessor - while critics say another tweak will make matters worse.

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Landlords, holiday-home owners and businesses could be hit with higher taxes in the NSW budget, while $200m has been set aside for homes for regional workers.

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Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes

The Victorian government has identified where it wants 2.5 million homes to be built, with Geelong, Melbourne's CBD and outer suburbs to do the heavy-lifting.

Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan

Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates.

Home prices in three cities are outpacing their peers

Australia's housing market is made up of laggards and leaders in home price growth and the gap is expected to linger in the coming months.

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.

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Permits for Airbnbs required amid city rental crisis

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce a permit system for short-term accommodation including Airbnb.

Move to end obstruction for delayed 'airport city'

The authority tasked with building infrastructure around Sydney’s new airport has been usurped after the NSW premier conceded it wasn't fit for purpose.

Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers

Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Victoria's truth telling inquiry has uncovered further discrimination and exclusion for Aboriginal communities already facing a tough housing market.

'Reckless' move to block housing fix riles NSW premier

A move to stymie the blanket rezoning of land around transport hubs has been branded opposition "NIMBYism" by a premier in the midst of a housing crisis.

Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess

The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says.

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