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Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Affordability constraints have many turning to the bank of mum and dad but parents have been urged to consider their finances carefully before lending.

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Australia's two most populous cities have signalled the beginning of a property downturn amid widening gaps between income, borrowing capacity and home values.

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.

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Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

Vacancy rates are edging higher and growth in advertised rents is stalling in welcome news for the nation's renters.

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

An Afghan woman who was homeless after escaping domestic violence has secured housing in time for the birth of her daughter with grassroots community support.

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

An integrity watchdog has rejected allegations there was corrupt conduct involved in the NSW premier or others' dealings over plans to redevelop a racecourse.

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Homeowners making hundreds a week even without tenants

Homeowners making hundreds a week even without tenants

Homeowners making hundreds a week even without tenants

Homeowners making hundreds a week even without tenants

People who own property might be able to make more than $30,000 a year, if the market is good, simply by holding onto their asset for about nine years.

'Sense of urgency': extra social homes fast-tracked

'Sense of urgency': extra social homes fast-tracked

'Sense of urgency': extra social homes fast-tracked

'Sense of urgency': extra social homes fast-tracked

Funding an extra 5000 social properties through a partnership with the community housing sector will help get more people into homes sooner, advocates say.

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

A tool created in CSIRO's "mixed reality" lab has been launched into the real world as Australia's latest tech startup, with seed funding to go global.

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

A probe into a controversial proposal to turn a historic racecourse into housing has delivered the latest salvo in a divisive debate over the facility's future.

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Homeowners and renters face some of the most challenging conditions in years, with both groups spending a growing proportion of income on a place to live.

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

A corruption watchdog will be asked to probe a state premier's involvement in what could become one of Australia's largest-ever real estate deals.

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Meltdown: homeowners taught about 'massive' heat impact

An unseen, pervasive natural disaster is expected to have a growing impact in coming decades, costing billions of dollars each year.

Where home prices are expected to grow fastest in 2025

Australian property values are set to keep rising over the next 12 months but controversial tax changes are helping keep one state's home price growth in check.

NYE threat in fight to save harbour's last working port

An alliance of business, tourism and industry groups wants Sydney Harbour's last working port to stay that way but developers say the ship has sailed.

Building data nailed but future framework doubts linger

Home building approvals have broken a two-year ceiling but industry groups warn it's not enough to meet a target of 1.2 million homes by 2029.

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Rental housing supply boost promised under tax tweaks

As many as 80,000 rental properties are expected to be constructed over ten years now that build-to-rent tax changes have come into force.

Design for first public housing towers to be demolished

Plans to demolish public housing towers are forging ahead, with designs for their replacement unveiled despite an ongoing trial to stop it.

No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes

The size alone of a rental increase will be able to be challenged by tenants for the first time under proposed reforms.

Fresh hope for those wanting to buy own home sweet home

Australians locked out of the housing market will soon have a viable option to buy their own piece of paradise with a significantly smaller deposit.

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Affordability and lifestyle choices continue to drive up property prices in regional Australia, but there are signs the heat is coming out of the market.

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.

Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support

Labor has had a breakthrough on its stalled housing agenda after securing Greens support for a federal shared-equity scheme and build-to-rent policies.

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