Renting
Taskforce to tackle crime in Brisbane’s homeless encampments
Crime and drug use at two of Brisbane’s biggest tent cities has prompted council to join forces with police to tackle “anti-social behaviour”.
- by Emily Verdouw
Latest
The issue dividing Australians more than ever
Roughly half of Australians believe immigration is too high, although their attitudes appear to be driven by record levels of worry about housing and the economy rather than a surge in anti-migrant sentiment.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
City life
As I leave beautiful but maddening Sydney, I’ve realised all its problems boil down to one thing
Sydney would be unstoppable if it could fix the cost of housing, the tyranny of distance and its obsession with rules and restrictions. We are let down by leaders who say the right things but act timidly.
- by Michael Koziol
Pope calls on Romans to help housing crisis with ‘charity and solidarity’
Francis asked Catholic institutions and property owners to “make a courageous gesture of love” to Holy Year pilgrims and homeless locals.
- by Nicole Winfield
The NSW housing minister stuffed up on radio. Then her inbox overflowed with hate
Rose Jackson says people want politicians to be normal, “but when you have a normal moment, people scream for you to resign”.
- by Alexandra Smith
Why property investors are selling now – and why they’re buying even more
There are two narratives about investor activity: One that investors are selling up – the other that more investors are entering the market.
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Homelessness
I’m a career woman with 25 years’ experience, yet found myself homeless
Recently, I read that middle-aged, single women were increasingly facing homelessness. I joked to a friend, “I’m going to become a statistic!” But it turned out to be no joke.
- by Miriam Wallace
How landlords sharply hiking rents created more ‘forever renters’
Rapid increases over recent years have hampered tenants’ ability to save money and buy a home, but is there any relief in sight?
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Opinion
The voters Allan needs to win over on housing are volatile – and their numbers are growing
Housing supply is unlikely to have bounced back by the next election, so Labor has its work cut out to win over a key bloc of Melburnians.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Housing crisis
Brighton, I want you to know that I’m not a blocker. I’m a builder
My generation worked hard to buy a home and start a family. Now, in this housing crisis, we should be doing everything we can to get young people into affordable homes, where they want to live.
- by Jacinta Allan
Fines for dodgy bond claims, cheaper to break a lease in rental reforms
The Allan government has announced six reforms for renters after a week of promises to address the housing crisis copped flack for its lack of help for struggling tenants.
- by Rachel Eddie
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