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Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support

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.

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.

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

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.

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'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

Proposals for redeveloping a key entertainment precinct in central Sydney will be considered, including plans for a new live performance venue.

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase

The prime minister has been peppered with questions about the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for he and future wife Jodie Haydon.

Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government

Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government

The Business Council of Australia says state governments should be able to intervene in council planning decisions, using a carrot and stick approach.

Aussies paying more as rents spike across the nation

Aussies paying more as rents spike across the nation

Australian renters are paying thousands more to keep a roof over their heads as rental costs for units and houses continue to balloon since the pandemic.

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'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

After days of discussions over curbing property investors' tax concessions, the government has firmed its stance against the rumours.

Tenants to enforce 'rules of the game' in rent reforms

Tenants to enforce 'rules of the game' in rent reforms

Tenants to enforce 'rules of the game' in rent reforms

Tenants to enforce 'rules of the game' in rent reforms

Rental reforms planned for the nation's most expensive market aim to make it easier for pet owners and tighten laws that are not always being followed.

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.

Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home

Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home

Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home

Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home

A Supreme Court justice has ordered singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi's mother to vacate her family home so her daughter can gain funds for restitution.

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

It takes more than 10 years to squirrel enough money away for a home deposit on a single income in many professions, Greens-commissioned research shows.

Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

The Reserve Bank says it is closely monitoring the housing shortage, but dismisses reports a construction union is to blame for escalating costs.

Queensland real estate market set to rebound: Domain

Queensland real estate market set to rebound: Domain

Queensland real estate market set to rebound: Domain

Queensland real estate market set to rebound: Domain

Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino says Queensland's property market has shown signs of accelerating after a poor showing in 2023/24.

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Wear and tear keeps rents lower over time: report

Properties tend to command a lower rent as they age and new homes with modern features come online, a leading economic think tank says.

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather has urged the new housing minister Clare O’Neil to do more to fix the housing crisis.

Property market picking up in smaller capital cities

REA Group's CEO says property listings in Melbourne and Sydney might marginally decline in 2024/25, but Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are showing growth.

Property giant Mirvac warns of 'challenging' conditions

Mirvac is investing in build-to-rent apartments and industrial sites as it slashes the value of high-rise offices and warns of ongoing challenging conditions.

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Rent-seekers targeted in background-check fee ban

Prospective tenants are pressured to pay for checks on legally dubious databases as technology is installed between tenants and owners in a bid for profits.

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

About a third of Australians experiencing homelessness are young people, prompting a plea for action on housing as even those in the market struggle with cost.

Room with a view comes at high price on tourist strip

High-rise apartment owners at a popular Australian tourist spot have been slugged with a "view tax" sending council rates to new heights.

Housing 'defining issue' for economy, says treasurer

Rents remain a lingering source of inflation weighing heavily on household budgets, with the federal government keen to see more homes built to ease pressures.

Reform coming for housing debate's 'forgotten people'

Renters comprise about one-third of households and the NSW government promises they will get better treatment under planned changes.

Rent squeeze adds extra juice for first-home buyers

Renters across the nation face increasing rent hikes despite varied rental conditions, which is leading to some buying a home.

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Local council performance in approving housing development has been ranked in a "league table" as part of government efforts to accelerate home construction.

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