Support for empty homes tax to be introduced in Tassie
The Greens have backed the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania’s call for an empty homes tax to be introduced in the state after new data revealed over 500 local properties are sitting vacant.
Tasmania housing
Relief for Tasmanians crippled by building company collapse
Tasmanians affected by home building companies recently going into administration will be able to get their deposits back thanks to an insurance scheme being reintroduced by the government.
Average rental price in Hobart climbs over $500
Rental prices have continued to climb in Hobart, with a “typical dwelling” now renting for over $500 a week – are you coping in Hobart’s rental market? HAVE YOUR SAY + LATEST >>
Is a Hotondo Homes rescue package too little too late?
A government rescue package is on the way for Hotondo Home customers who lost their life savings when the New Town branch went bust, but those affected are worried it’s too late.
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Tassie’s Airbnb monopoly squeezes property market tighter
A Tassie MP says a flood of tourists once borders open next week will only make Tasmania’s housing crisis worse, as she calls for a crackdown on short-stay accommodation permits.
Hollywood hunk becomes Tassie glamping site’s new ‘neighbour’
The owners of Tasmania’s newest glamping experience were excited to learn their new neighbour could be Hollywood royalty, as they reveal what plans the Thor actor could have for the beachside mansion >>
Hot property market showing signs of slowing
While still a red-hot sellers market, an expert has revealed Hobart has shown some indication of a slowdown, that might ease housing pressure. LATEST >>
Hobart the ‘worst capital city in Australia’ to rent a house
Most of Greater Hobart is now considered unaffordable, with new figures showing most renters pay more than 30% of their income just to have a roof over their head. TOP SUBURBS TO AVOID >>
New homes to ease social housing squeeze
A century-old tennis club will make way for two dozen new social housing dwellings if a planning application wins approval. SEE THE PLANS >>
Mould, roaches, faeces: Inside Tassie’s housing hellholes
From illness-inducing mould and mildew to backyards soaked in raw sewage and roaches inside wardrobes and electrical sockets. SEE INSIDE TASSIE’S WORST HOMES >>
‘It’s a landmark’: Fears for future of iconic waterfront church
Revelations that a prominent former church on prime waterfront land at Sandy Bay is for sale has prompted a strong reaction from a Hobart Alderman. FULL STORY >>>
Calls for a freeze on mainlanders buying Tassie homes
Mainlanders are pushing Tasmanians out of the market according to one Tasmanian politician who is calling for a pause on interstate sales. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Mum’s heartbreak at endless rental struggle
A single mother of three fears she is being discriminated against by landlords as she battles to find a rental property so they can leave their tiny one-room cabin at a caravan park.
Young detainee forced to live in tent upon departure from Ashley
Claims have emerged a homeless child leaving Ashley Youth Detention Centre was given nothing but a tent to sleep in through winter upon their release. LATEST >>
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