Anglicare Australia has unveiled heat maps highlighting the alarming rental affordability crisis affecting many areas across the nation. According to their latest Rental Affordability Snapshot, a full-time worker earning minimum …
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Coalition’s Promise to Ease Bank Lending Regulations for Home Ownership Deemed a ‘Recipe for Disaster’ by Greens
by adminThe Coalition’s recent election commitment to ease home lending regulations for first-time buyers has drawn criticism, with the Greens dubbing it a “disaster waiting to happen.” Shadow Housing Minister Michael …
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Australian property values have surged to new record levels in March, marking a significant turnaround from the recent declines seen earlier this year. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index reported an …
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Young Australians Denied Home Ownership After ‘Lost Decade’ of Stagnant Wage Growth
by adminYounger Australians have been significantly disadvantaged, struggling to save for home deposits, a situation often referred to as “the lost decade.” Research from the think tank Per Capita reveals that …
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New Legislation to Prevent No-Grounds Evictions and Permit Pet Ownership for Renters in NSW
by adminIn a bid to foster a fairer rental market, new laws will be implemented in New South Wales (NSW) effective May 19. These regulations prohibit landlords from evicting tenants without …
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Federal Government Unveils $800 Million Funding Increase for Help to Buy Housing Initiative
by adminThe federal government is set to broaden the eligibility for its Help To Buy housing initiative with an $800 million investment, as detailed in next week’s budget. Housing Minister Clare …
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Australian Homeowners Are Achieving Unprecedented Average Profits from Property Sales
by adminA recent report from CoreLogic reveals that Australian homeowners are currently enjoying record average profits of $306,000 from property sales, despite variability across different regions. The report indicates that 94.8% …
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A decade ago, those following government advice to secure a well-paying job with the aim of entering the housing market are now finding their dreams more elusive than ever, as …
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Recent research from Victoria University has unveiled alarming statistics regarding fire safety compliance in apartment buildings throughout Victoria. The study indicates that nearly 90 per cent of these structures have …
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A recent report by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has highlighted that two tax concessions are significantly favouring Australia’s wealthiest individuals while exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. The …