House prices to fall as rate hikes bite
The CoreLogic home value index declined 0.1 per cent in May, its first drop since September 2020 and led by falls in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
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Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws
The Queensland government says new laws guarantee funding for the tenancy authority, while the LNP claims renters' bonds will be used for "dodgy accounting".
Labor invokes reform legacy to urge change
Anthony Albanese says it is time to build a better future as he used Labor's official campaign launch to unveil new housing and health policies.
Campaign focus on housing affordability
The government has backed existing first homebuyer polices amid an opposition plan to take an equity stake in the homes of 10,000 low to middle income earners.
‘No housing crisis’, says John Howard
As debate rages about inflation, John Howard says there is no housing crisis but acknowledges there are pressures to be resolved in the sector.
Federal-state wrangle over Qld housing
The Queensland government has attacked the federal government over housing funding, while the prime minister says not enough homes are being built.
Funding limbo for Qld floods buyback plan
Flood affected Queensland residents face uncertainty with a State Government plan to buy back or retrofit homes dependant on federal support.
Qld govt won’t order new land valuations
The Queensland government has defended an unexpected hike in land values in flood-hit areas, saying valuations take in data from previous flood events.
Qld housing crisis hits regional employers
Regional employers are struggling to fill vacancies because there is nowhere for new employees to live, Queensland's chambers of commerce say.
How couples are spending 8 years saving to buy their first home
Some Australian couples are taking up to eight years to buy their first home as the rising cost of living and stagnant wages make the task harder.
Sukkar pans Qld councils, state on housing
Queensland councils and the state have been criticised by federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar after a number of groups asked for a national housing summit.
Gaps between city and country ‘pronounced’
As more people move to regional Australia, communities have identified the gaps in housing, water security, healthcare and connectivity.
Climate change demands tougher land laws
As climate change makes natural disasters a fact of life for more Australians, a national approach to land development could limit the scale of destruction.
‘Scare campaign’ kills Vic property tax
Victoria's proposed $800 million social housing levy and planning reforms package have been binned for good after the government butted heads with the industry.
House and unit price gap hits record high
The disparity between house and unit values has hit a record high, as apartment prices slowed over January due to COVID-related impacts on demand.
Regional towns stretched by growing pains
Regional communities are weighing the benefits of growth, against the stress placed on infrastructure, caused by city-dwellers seeking a life in the country.
Demand for home loans picks up further
Demand for home loans grew by a stronger than expected 4.4 per cent in December, even as house prices grew at their fastest pace annually since 1989.
Housing shortage hurts regional Australia
High rents and housing shortages in regional Australia are making it difficult for some people to return home, while also forcing out essential workers.