Affordable housing
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- Housing crisis
Coalition claims housing fund has built zero homes. Labor says they are delivering
Hundreds of homes have been completed with work under way on thousands more across the country.
- Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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- Development
The two inner-city councils that have to open up their streets to density
Inner suburbs such as Prahran and Thornbury, and outer suburbs including Dandenong, have been identified as the next hubs for the development of extra housing.
- Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
First home buyers face mortgage stress in every capital city, except one
Even after saving for years, first home buyers face moving goalposts and unappealing compromises to get their foot on the ladder.
- Jim Malo
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- Renting
Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it
Policymakers must consider broader reform to ensure that all retirees – regardless of their housing choice – have access to the support they need.
- Rachel Lane
- Opinion
- Interest rates
Sorry to break it to you, but this isn’t the day we stop feeling so sorry for ourselves
Here’s why I doubt this small cut in interest rates will be the circuit breaker everyone was hoping for.
- Ross Gittins
Labor pledges $210m housing package as Liberals get tough on crime
A re-elected Cook Labor government would build up to 1000 new units as part of its Keystart shared-equity scheme, while the Liberal Party promises to “name and shame” prison fugitives.
Boomers are enjoying their retirement – unless they’re renting
Even as the richest generation, two-thirds of Baby Boomer retirees who rent are living in poverty – and the housing crisis will make it worse for future generations.
- Millie Muroi
Hot property: Perth suburbs 30 minutes from CBD tipped for investors
With larger blocks primed for subdivision, close to amenities, public transport and the airport, Perth’s eastern corridor retains “untapped” property potential.
- Claire Ottaviano
Budget ways to install a pool to cool down this summer
Pool sales and services increased in the past year as households are keen to swim in their backyards. But there are ways to keep costs down in this economy.
- Caroline Zielinski
John will be evicted from his ‘forever home’. He has nowhere to go
He is one of 32 battlers in the Paddington boarding houses that will have locks changed and power cut on February 1 before redevelopment into luxury houses.
- Sue Williams
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