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Housing groups shore up support for build-to-rent bill

Housing groups shore up support for build-to-rent bill

Australians want "action, not politics" when it comes to the build-to-rent bill, a federal MP says, as new data shows public support for the legislation.

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Australians are still watching their pennies even as consumers report more confidence in the future state of their finances.

Property market easing with falls across four capitals

Property market easing with falls across four capitals

Property market easing with falls across four capitals

Property market easing with falls across four capitals

Slowing momentum in home price growth bodes well for those hoping to get a foot on the property ladder as the central bank weighs rate cuts.

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State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

More federal government funding is needed to support housing, one state treasurer says as falling inflation opens the door for interest rate cuts.

Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Tenants would no longer be evicted without a valid reason and face softer penalties for breaking leases in reforms aimed at making life easier for renters.

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

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'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

The reasoning behind a state government decision to demolish multiple public housing towers has been questioned in the Supreme Court.

Victorian renters promised a fairer dispute service

Victorian renters promised a fairer dispute service

Victorian renters promised a fairer dispute service

Victorian renters promised a fairer dispute service

Renters are the latest group to be addressed in a week of housing announcements from the Victorian government, but the Greens say the policy is "repackaged".

DV and privacy protection still to come in rent reforms

DV and privacy protection still to come in rent reforms

DV and privacy protection still to come in rent reforms

DV and privacy protection still to come in rent reforms

NSW has banned no-grounds evictions and more changes are in the pipeline to protect tenants' private data and victims of domestic violence.

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

The property industry has welcomed more NSW sites for development to increase housing supply, as opponents to tenancy changes fear they will scare investors.

Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Australia's worsening housing crisis has tied millennials' hands behind their back, with one state pitching townhouses as a solution to their problems.

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.

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No compo for owners burned by scrapped housing watchdog

Homeowners who suffered severe financial distress after the now defunct Victorian regulator let dodgy builders off the hook, won't be compensated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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