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'Short window' as property prices rebound on rate cut

'Short window' as property prices rebound on rate cut

Two capital cities are leading the housing market higher as buyers look to get ahead of a wave of demand as interest rates finally fall.

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

A controversial plan to turn a historic racetrack into much-needed housing will be off the table indefinitely if members vote against the sale.

Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment

Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment

Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment

Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment

House prices have rebounded to record highs after the Reserve Bank's rate cut boosted sentiment and improved Australians' borrowing power.

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Regional shake up to accommodate population boom

Regional shake up to accommodate population boom

Regional centres are set to expand to cope with a looming population boom, with a development focus on areas beyond at least one of the nation's largest cities.

Global uncertainty played a role in rate cut: RBA

Global uncertainty played a role in rate cut: RBA

Slowing inflation helped convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates at its last meeting but uncertainty over tariffs was also a factor, the deputy governor says.

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Fresh inflation figures should help convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates again in May, despite a slight uptick in underlying price growth, economists say.

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

'Snakes and ladders': townhouse boost under new rules

One premier has fleshed out a government vision to make their state the "townhouse capital" of Australia, with a fresh plan to cut planning red tape.

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State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline

Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline

Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline

Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline

An appetite for change has developed among voters as Australia's housing crisis becomes symbolic of wealth inequality, disempowerment and societal decline.

Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut

Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut

Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut

Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut

Rate relief has been delivered to Australian mortgage holders, yet the Reserve Bank governor says renters may have to wait a while longer to gain any benefit.

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Red tape must be ripped down to boost productivity in a bid to fix the nation's housing crisis, with shocking new data showing the slowing rate of construction.

New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers

New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers

New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers

New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers

Established homes will be off-limits and foreign owners will be forced to develop vacant land under new measures announced to improve housing supply.

'No-brainer' home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies

'No-brainer' home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies

'No-brainer' home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies

'No-brainer' home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies

Australians saddled with student debt who want to enter the housing market will be given a helping hand, under changes to lending requirements.

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Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices

A continued shift of Australians moving to regional towns for lifestyle reasons has boosted property prices at the expense of capital city values.

Essential intervention to provide worker housing boost

A state-backed plan aims to create new units essential workers can afford to live in, but officials are yet to reveal how much cheaper the rent will be.

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters will need more help when they enter retirement, a report has found.

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

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Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

As an increasing number of Australians seek help during a housing crisis, frontline services are being stretched to breaking point.

Workers' marathon commutes spur calls for tourist tax

Essential workers are being forced to live hours from their jobs as their representatives call for taxes on tourists.

Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed

Planning reforms, streamlined development approvals and a strong focus on land releases are helping South Australia solve the state's housing shortage.

House prices expected to rise amid supply challenge

Housing will remain a key policy battlefield at the election with prices expected to continue increasing and efforts to boost supply lagging behind targets.

Home approvals bounce can't keep a lid on prices

Home values held firm in January as a shallow and short-lived housing downturn nears its end, with new supply coming too slowly to solve unaffordability.

Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed

As more than 800 homes are announced in the first round of an affordable housing fund, the sector warns more investment is needed to save the Australian dream.

Long-term homelessness grows amid housing cost crunch

Calls are mounting for more funding for homelessness services as data shows the number of people without a home long-term jumped.

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