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In the Media 6th August 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 6th August 2023 in In the Media

Housing for Australians over the age of 50 in the spotlight as regional areas seek solution

A growing number of Australians are facing precarious housing situations in their later years, with experts predicting that 440,000 older households in Australia will be without suitable homes by 2031. This article in the ABC News features recent AHURI research, which explores how Australia can deliver the types of social and affordable housing needed by people who are in or approaching retirement.

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viewpoint 2nd August 2023 in viewpoint
viewpoint 2nd August 2023 in viewpoint

Local co-CEO Dan McLennan talks affordable Build to Rent

Despite early adoption of Build to Rent (BTR) in Australia focusing on delivering high-end apartments to well-off tenants, an exciting new class of BTR projects is emerging to provide more affordable homes to key workers and people on lower incomes. They are proving that BTR can be a viable investment, while contributing to solving our nation’s crisis of affordable housing supply.

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brief 2nd August 2023 in brief
brief 2nd August 2023 in brief

What is 'Build to rent'?

‘Build to rent’ is an established practice in the UK and USA but has yet to be fully taken up in Australia. This AHURI Brief explains the concept of ‘Build to rent’ and considers a number of issues relating to the sector.

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In the Media 1st August 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 1st August 2023 in In the Media

Bendigo family considers interstate move, with first home owner incentive's future in question

Reports that the Victorian government is considering axing the first home owner grant has aspiring homeowners considering leaving the state in search of an easier entry into the property market. This article in ABC News features comments from AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham, along with other experts and industry members, welcoming discussions about alternatives to the grant.

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