The challenge of finding a new home
The opposition leader will use a five-week break in parliament sittings to try and catch up to One Nation in the polls through campaigning in marginal seats.
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.
At a time when households face higher insurance premiums across the board, the industry is being warned not to penalise customers paying monthly or quarterly.
Peak bodies unanimous in condemnation of tax changes which hinder, not support, growth of new homes.
Peak industry body calls on governments at all levels to change tack and concentrate on building more new homes.
One agency will now handle all queries over development applications to remove multi-handling and enormous wait times.
New report says there has been a retreat in investment activity and buyer confidence is not evident.
Minister says 'by partnering with industry, we are delivering more homes in remote communities and for key workers'.
Real estate economist says 'policy should be making new projects easier to finance, not harder'.
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