This cute cottage proves why investors are flocking to Airbnb
If you’re looking for a quaint Adelaide Hills getaway in a supreme location, this is the place for you. But it’s not doing anything to solve our state’s housing crisis.
Rental Crisis
Starick: Are governments actually killing off the Aussie dream?
A bleak sight in Adelaide may provide a depressing glimpse of Australia’s future, writes Paul Starick.
Revealed: The soaring state debt faced by every South Australian
South Australia’s state debt has escalated to the equivalent of tens of thousands of dollars per person. Find out the figure.
Mali unveils bill hike to fund homes plan and fix policy ‘disaster’
A $1.5bn bill to fix what the Premier says is a “public policy disaster” in Adelaide’s north will hit household budgets across the state.
It’s a poo-nami: Sewage trucks swamp Adelaide’s north
Don’t follow these trucks too closely if you’re on the roads in Adelaide’s north. There are a lot of them and they’re doing a job the government says is unacceptable.
Mali’s plan to fix the housing crisis
Premier Peter Malinauskas will unveil a housing road map on Tuesday, with plans to fix one key bottleneck blocking new developments.
‘Special to me’: Mali’s personal mission to revive the SA Housing Trust
The SA Housing Trust will be reborn as part of Premier Peter Malinauskas’ blueprint to ease a home supply crisis.
Bold $135m plans for 350 new homes to battle SA’s housing crisis
A mega cash injection to house more than 700 South Australians has been revealed, starting with 50 affordable apartments in the south. See the full list of projects.
High stakes catch in SA’s tax gift to homebuyers
Abolishing stamp duty sounds like an easy win for first homebuyers but there’s still a risk to leaping at this chance, writes Kathryn Bermingham.
Stamp duty scrapped for first home buyers
The state government has announced a major new policy to help first homeowners build or buy new homes.
Nearly 2000 new homes marked for southern and western suburbs
Around 2000 new homes will be built in Adelaide’s western and southern suburbs under a major state government investment to boost housing supply. Find out where.
$10m fewer repairs as Mali vows to fix Housing Trust pay scandal
Official figures show millions less was spent on public housing repairs last year as the state government promises to “fully investigate” the Housing Trust pay scandal.
Starick: Mali’s already found his new ramping
Expect Labor to pivot further from fixing the ambulance crisis – and be sceptical, writes Paul Starick.
Desperate single mum’s ‘crazy’ social media bid to buy home
Single mum Kyra has saved $80k but still can’t afford a roof over her children’s heads – so, she’s made a bold pitch in the hopes of a lifeline.
Clean up Port Stanvac for 1500 new homes: US oil giant put on notice
Premier Peter Malinauskas has demanded ExxonMobil clean up its abandoned oil refinery at Port Stanvac to build a massive new housing development in the southern suburbs.
Full walk-through: Inside Adelaide’s newest affordable homes
The first of 67 new $475,000 two-bedroom homes have been handed over to happy buyers – take a first look at the mega new affordable housing project.
Major public sector review urged to boost economy, cut red tape
Pinpointing better public service standards and efficiency is recommended in a key productivity report, which also aims to improve SA’s national share of high-wage jobs.
Call to kickstart stalled plans for high-rise towers at public transport hubs
It is believed three suburbs could be first in line in Nick Champion’s plan to push ahead with a “farsighted” strategy for high-density apartment towers that stalled 14 years ago.
‘Panic attack’: Young buyers left behind by stamp duty ‘policy failure’
Only about 1000 first home buyers have benefited from stamp duty abolition, data shows, opening up the possibility of tweaks to the scheme.
Eight new housing units proposed to fix huge gap in rental market
Eight speciality accommodation units would be built under a proposal to address a gap in the rental market. See the images here.
Building a home in SA made easier with smart new tool
An Australian-first interactive planning tool is being launched today to give South Aussies detailed information about land availability and enable them to track development applications.
Mums’ desperate council fight over fears for their kids
A group of mums’ year-long battle for their children’s futures has come to a head, rallying to fix a suburban problem that could impact generations to come.
Riverlea housing estate adds cheaper, higher density living
A major new housing development on Adelaide’s outskirts will offer higher-density terrace-style homes that will be among the cheapest offerings in the estate.
$100m build-to-rent project to bring 240 new homes to the west
Adelaide’s growing build-to-rent market is set for a huge boost, with approval granted for a 12-storey development complete with a fitness centre, swimming pool and rooftop gardens.
Debt raid to soften ‘catastrophic’ water bill blow
Plunging the state hundreds of millions of dollars further into debt is being considered to ease water bill hikes funding connections to major new housing developments.
Calls for more homes to suit the ‘silver storm’ of downsizers
A greater mix of housing options is needed for the state’s ageing population to avoid a “silver tsunami” exacerbating a housing crisis, industry leaders say.
Clock ticks on NIMBYs: Call for Adelaide planning tsar
A planning tsar is being urged to spearhead Adelaide’s future development and help ease housing shortages.
Extend Adelaide rail to cater for housing surge: RAA
Northern and southern suburban rail line extensions are being urged by the RAA as part of a massive infrastructure push.
Mali’s holiday park housing deal the first wave in Whyalla ‘blitz’
The Premier will kickstart a regional infrastructure blitz by announcing deals with two holiday parks to head off a major roadblock.
$2bn in retirement living projects stymied by red tape
Will a boom in retirement villages help solve the housing crisis? Levande boss Kevin McCoy says yes – but onerous planning regimes and charges are creating major delays.
Dan has nearly died 16 times – but people still don’t believe he’s disabled
Rain, hail or shine, this friendly face can be seen proudly selling The Big Issue. But his “invisible” battle shows the sad reality of SA’s housing crisis.
Housing Trust horror show: Police called to units 22 times in 35 days
Police have been called to a suburban Housing Trust unit complex 22 times in 35 days, prompting Opposition calls for a crackdown on unruly public housing tenants.
‘No one is listening’: Single dad’s plea after kids spend Christmas in car
A homeless southern suburbs father just wants a stable roof over his young sons’ heads – but says single dads are being left behind in the housing crisis.
Big update after mum-of-seven’s desperate plea for a home
Brooke Thomas had just eight days before she and her seven children would be homeless – but now she’s received some heartwarming news.
‘No-one wants us’: Family of eight will be homeless within days
Kicked out of their home with hundreds of rejected applications, a desperate single mum is pleading for help – but faces a 10-year wait from Housing SA.
See the images: 700 homes, new $200m community
Construction has started on hundreds of social houses and homes for private sale in what the state government says is SA’s largest social housing project in decades.
Mapped: The housing projects coming soon to SA
More than 23,000 new homes are being planned across the state since the state government took power, according to official figures. Search the map to see the plans in your area.
Dire new figure could worsen SA’s young person ‘brain drain’
When it comes to the battle of the states, SA always had one trump card. But we might have now lost it – and our young people, writes Emily Olle.
Three suburbs, 1000 new homes: New mega housing boost
Land in three locations will be rezoned to tackle the state’s housing crisis, including developments of up to four storeys in a prestigious beachside suburb. See the details.
Dark side of the room: House-sharing horror story
Thought the days of random flatmates were behind you? Cost of living pressures are forcing older people back into house-sharing – and for Jo Dixon, the result was a horror story.
You can’t kick people out of caravans during a rental crisis
This is when laws must change – forcing someone out of their home during a rental crisis, just because of a rule, defies common sense, writes Kathryn Bermingham.
Not that desperate! House hunter gives her verdict on viral hovel
The squalid little house quickly became a big deal on social media when users saw how much renters would be expected to pay for it.
Woman’s ‘ridiculous’ caravan eviction sparks call for law change
Hundreds of people have demanded a housing law change after it was revealed this woman is facing homelessness because she’s been living in a backyard caravan.
Huge price tag stokes chilly reaction to ‘cosy’ Adelaide rental
Responses to the suburban house’s real estate listing have been popping up across social media for a week.
Biggest rental reforms in a generation set to become law
A series of rental forms – including allowing tenants the right to keep pets – are set to pass through parliament with the support of the Greens.
136 inquiries per home – SA’s most in-demand rental suburbs
SA is in the grips of its worst housing crisis in history, with new data revealing hopeful tenants are competing with almost 140 others in some suburbs.
Minister hits back after outrage over ‘filthy’ housing trust
The government has defended the tenants of a housing trust property that was “covered in rubbish for weeks”, leading to complaints from locals.
Elephant in the empty room in Mali’s flat out rental plans
While families fear for the roof over their heads, hundreds of homes are sitting vacant. It’s time to change that, writes Emily Olle.
The ‘gran’ plan to tackle our housing crisis
Sweeping changes to allow renters access to “granny flats” are part of new measures to tackle the state’s housing crisis. Do you agree? Take our poll.
Premier defends land grabs amid $70m West End brewery deal
The Premier has defended moves by the government to step in and buy key pieces of land before developers can, amid backlash about a potential West End brewery site sale.
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