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Early election 'stunt' to ram through housing bill

Early election 'stunt' to ram through housing bill

The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Housing affordability continues to drive Australians to the regions, with a new data tool helping prospective tree changers find their good life.

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

Pressure is mounting on the coalition and Greens to pass the government's housing policies with the PM accusing his rivals of blocking moves to fix the problem.

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Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

More planning reforms are on the horizon for NSW as the Labor government attempts to clean out bureaucratic red tape that's delaying the supply of new housing.

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

The NSW strata commissioner had been taken off his post while officials investigate shares held in a property services firm.

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Australia is targeting 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but a major construction body says only significant reform can overcome a huge shortfall.

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Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

With one in seven forecast to be living in community housing within decades, a review finds foundations are in place as pressure builds for broader standards.

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

A family that escaped war-torn Syria has been uprooted again after their home in a block of units went up in flames in Sydney because of a faulty smoke alarm.

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

The head of the federal government's independent housing council says ambitious targets to create new homes should still be made even if they're not met.

Minister hits back at 'triple taxed' Airbnb campaign

Minister hits back at 'triple taxed' Airbnb campaign

Minister hits back at 'triple taxed' Airbnb campaign

Minister hits back at 'triple taxed' Airbnb campaign

Accommodation platform Airbnb has begun a campaign against the Victorian government's new short-stay rental levy after it was introduced to state parliament.

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.

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Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals have risen 10 per cent off the back of a surge in new apartments as opposition parties release policies to tackle the housing crisis

Funding block flagged for states failing to build homes

Leveraging Commonwealth payments to states if they fail to tackle housing supply is under consideration.

Emerald City gets an F on housing target report card

A slow planning system and lack of infrastructure such as water and power means Sydney and surrounding regions will fail to hit the national housing targets.

Home sweet home: the places people never leave

Waterside suburbs and areas with idyllic lifestyles are unsurprisingly among the tightest-held property markets in the country, new data reveals.

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Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

Queensland renters locked out of solar savings

In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.

Push against NIMBYs in the planning appeals yard

Opponents of apartment buildings in designated Melbourne areas are set to lose their ability to appeal planning applications in a bid to speed up approvals.

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

Aboriginal people in remote communities have been expected to "put up and shut up" about poor housing for too long, say lawyers behind a major class action.

Gen X, older millennials ride housing boom to the bank

Older millennials and generation X are among the biggest winners from Australia's real estate boom as profits from sales hit their highest level in 10 years.

Unlikely four-pawed beneficiary of $680m tax break

Changes to help more first-home buyers avoid stamp duty have helped tens of thousands of people save money - and for some, the dog days are just beginning.

Social homes only solution to housing crisis: report

Testimonies from almost 1500 Australians say the lack of affordable housing is driving them into poverty and forcing them to stay with abusive partners.

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