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In the Media 22nd March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 22nd March 2023 in In the Media

How would rent caps work in Australia and how might they affect affordability?

Rental advocates are calling for rental price controls across Australia, saying they would provide cost-of-living relief for those struggling the most, but investor groups warn price caps will cause a drop in supply. This article in The Guardian asks what are rental caps and how might they affect the market. The article also features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 21st March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 21st March 2023 in In the Media

Key for young home buyers in Sydney is financial support from family, report finds

This article in news.com.au claims that without the ‘bank of mum and dad’ or moving back home,  young adults have little to no chance of getting into Sydney’s real estate market. The article features recent AHURI research, which has found that family support via way of mum and dad’s bank account is “essential” for young adults hoping to crack into the Sydney market.

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In the Media 11th March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 11th March 2023 in In the Media

Inside young Aussie renter hell, and why it’s only going to get worse

A combination of rising interest rates, increasing mortgage repayments for owners and an undersupply of housing leading to exorbitant rental prices across Australia. This article in news.com.au claims that it is younger generations – with a lack of disposables of income and a shaky footing in the job market – that appear to be disproportionately impacted.

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