Affordable housing
‘Out of touch’: Max causes housing row with average-salary claim
Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather has been derided by the government after sparking an argument about the average worker’s salary.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
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Opinion
Renting
I’m a real estate agent, and even I think renters should have 20-year leases
If we want to create a fairer, more equitable housing system, we must stop thinking of renters as second-class citizens.
- by Jacob Caine
The Melbourne suburbs where rents jumped 30 per cent in one year
Landlords in the majority of Melbourne rental markets are asking for more rent than this time last year. Will anything take the pressure off?
- by Jim Malo
The unique soccer club that may not survive public housing tower knockdowns
The Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club allows nearly 300 public housing estate kids to play soccer for free. But with 44 towers earmarked for demolition, it’s feared the club won’t survive.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Qld Labor to fund almost 500 affordable homes in Greater Brisbane
If re-elected next month, Labor will build 483 homes in “key growth suburbs” where the local councils say state spending is the lowest.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
A landlord wanted April out to move in a family member. VCAT said no
Recent changes to tenancy law means a valid notice to vacate won’t always lead to an eviction – a relief for tenants, but a headache for landlords.
- by Jim Malo
The zombie debate about negative gearing is back. What’s at stake?
Negative gearing is back on the agenda. Labor says it’s just looking at possible policy. The Greens are squeezing the government for big changes. Here’s what it all means.
- by Millie Muroi
How much money you need to earn to buy a house in Sydney
Buyers in many parts of Sydney would need a six-figure income, and some neighbourhoods require a pay packet that’s astronomical.
- by Kristy Johnson
Opinion
Housing crisis
Why this is the housing fight Albanese had to have
Labor tried for an outcome on housing in the parliament, and got obstruction instead. It did not get the law it wanted, but it got the argument it needed.
- by David Crowe
Landlords could lose negative gearing perks unless they cap rents in new plan
The pathway could improve the standard of rentals and increase the value for money the government gets from housing tax concessions.
- by Jim Malo
Perspective
Queensland votes
If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
This parliament’s final months has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want the October election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
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