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Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

More than 300 NSW properties have been earmarked for possible development after an audit of government land launched to relieve the housing crisis.

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Lease-to-own model targets young homebuyers

Lease-to-own model targets young homebuyers

A new lease-to-own housing platform aims to make home ownership more affordable for buyers who can't afford a traditional deposit.

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

A levy on short-stay platform users would partially fund the waiving of stamp duty for some Tasmanian first-home buyers, under a Liberals re-election pitch.

Help to buy scheme 'screws over' vast majority: Greens

Help to buy scheme 'screws over' vast majority: Greens

The Greens will look to negotiate with the government on its housing policy, despite declaring its opposition to the help to buy scheme.

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Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

Auction interest shows no signs of slow down

More than 2000 homes will go under the hammer on Saturday, a 13 per cent surge from the same weekend in 2023.

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog.

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Sydney faces future as 'city with no grandchildren'

Fewer people live in inner Sydney than inner Brisbane and Melbourne, pushing up housing costs and driving young families interstate, a report shows.

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen sharply.

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NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

Reforms to increase housing density in NSW urban centres face council opposition as the premier insists they will still have a say in dual-occupancy changes.

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post

Senior bureaucrat Jeroen Weimar will lead the rollout of the Victorian housing statement, with the premier insisting she didn't make the appointment.

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Market analysis has revealed the rising cost of stamp duty on property purchases - and its impact on people trying to break into the housing market.

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High-rise hopes to fix housing squeeze in the regions

Offering more medium to high density housing in the regions would ease housing shortages and attract essential and other key workers, a summit has heard.

Regional housing market narrowing in on capital cities

A national regional housing summit is exploring a range of urgent solutions as country communities continue to grow and markets tighten.

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

More than 70ha of university land will be developed into housing in a NSW town to help address an existing crisis exacerbated by devastating flooding.

Great Australian dream overtaken by reality: ex-premier

The only way to push down Sydney housing prices is to build more apartments, says an ex-premier who delights in sending photos of faded homes to the government.

'Affordable housing' definition depends on location

Momentum is gathering for a nationally consistent definition of affordable housing as a move in NSW aims to enshrine an income measure in law.

Housing revolt erupts over NSW plan to ramp up building

A battle over housing is underway between the NSW government and local councils, which claims communities are being kept in the dark about zoning changes.

'Significant' number of rentals fail mandated standards

People posing as potential tenants in an undercover operation found a significant proportion of rental homes are failing to meet mandatory minimum standards.

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