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Henry Review's land tax reforms could reduce prices by up to 10%
Scraping stamp duties in favour of a broad-based land tax—as recommended by the Henry Review of tax—could reduce house prices by up to 10 per cent, new research shows.
Poor missing out on affordable homes
'Australia's poor are finding it increasingly difficult to afford to house themselves because of a lack of cheap accommodation, new research has found.'
Aussies acquire the sustainability habit
'Australian households are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious taking up habits that save water and energy and reduce waste, according to new research.'
Combating the stigma of social housing
'Many State housing neighbourhoods have become stigmatised partly because government policies have created sites of disadvantage by congregating poor or welfare dependent people together, a new study suggests.'
Reverse mortgages - the case for and against
'New research has identified some potential traps and obstacles for the increasing numbers of older people who are seeking to take out reverse mortgages to fund their retirement or aged care.'
Regional households under stress
'Rural and regional centres across Australia are suffering rising levels of housing stress because property prices have kept pace with the national property boom but pay increases have not, according to new research.'
Young people in care at risk of homelessness
'Increasing numbers of young people leaving state care end up homeless or living in sub-standard accommodation, according to a study released today.'
Tax reforms will boost housing
'Australia's housing affordability crisis would be eased by implementing some of the key recommendations of the Henry Review into Australia’s tax system, a seminar will be told this week.'
Getting super funds to invest in housing
'Corporations and superannuation funds will be encouraged to enter the property market under key recommendations of the Henry Review into Australia’s tax system, a seminar will be told this week.'
No pets rule fueling loneliness
'Many older Australians are being condemned to lonely and unhealthy lives because of bans on pets in rental accommodation, a seminar has heard.'
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