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Young voters slam door on major parties over housing
Young women and gender-diverse people could decide the upcoming election outcome, with politicians warned to ignore their policy priorities at their peril.
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Apartment building at its lowest in nearly 15 years
Higher density home starts sank to their lowest since 2011 following a 5.4 per cent decline.
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Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders
As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.
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One in 23 properties at high risk from climate events
No home or business is safe from the consequences of burning fossil fuels, Climate Councillor and Former NSW Fire & Rescue Chief Greg Mullins says.
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Economist unpacks the Federal Election housing policy promises
Both policies face significant headwinds from Australia’s construction industry realities, according to Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee.
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Politicians housing plans will send prices through roof
Fresh housing policies from both the major parties may end up pushing up house prices, economists are warning.
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Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target
Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near established transport and amenities.
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Building approvals remain steady but well below target
Over the year to February, 177,400 new homes were approved – well below the 240,000 annual target.
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No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate at 4.1 per cent, but economists believe more mortgage relief could soon be on the way in May.
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Showing up is a conscious choice to be seen, heard and valued
TV fashion expert and stylist Natalie Shehata told the second annual International Women’s Day event organised by Australian Conveyancer that “showing up” is more than just putting on an outfit.
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Thumbs up for government’s housing boost in budget
Federal Budget funding for prefab homes and an expansion of the Help to Buy scheme welcomed.
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Bumper ride for conveyancers under promised 1.2 million new homes
All-female conveyancing business founder Peta Stewart is looking to expand further across two states.
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Property industry wants housing supply centre of election campaign
We need to take this problem on and the only solution is more homes, industry leaders tell Australian Conveyancer Quarterly.
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New government must grapple with construction workforce and skills shortages
Leading construction bodies want the next government to alter its approach to skilled migration to ease a crippling shortage of tradies.
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Next government must prioritize long term housing policy at election
Housing crisis was building for decades and will take decades to solve if it can be solved, a senior policy expert tells Australian Conveyancer Quarterly.
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Doubling housing supply incentive could help renters
Australia is expected to fall hundreds of thousands of homes short of its housing target but reforms could bring it back up to speed and help renters.
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First-home buyers need more than a rate cut, banks say
A recent RBA interest rate cut has caused a surge in mortgage applications – but not from the group most desperate to get into the market.
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Rental crisis easing but far from over
Days of more than 20 per cent increases for rents in a year look to be over – but the market is still tight.
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Early access to super for first time buyers will send prices soaring
Capital city median prices could rise by up to $92,500 and add $260 a fortnight to a homebuyer’s mortgage, a study claims.
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Housing taxation doubles in just 5 years
Housing Industry Association is calling on the government to review the taxes that hinder building new homes.
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Lowest auction clearance rate in more than a month
Melbourne Labour Day long weekend and Cyclone Alfred drag auction rates down.