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In the Media 29th June 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 29th June 2022 in In the Media

Social housing stock barely changes as waiting lists blow out and rental stress rises across Australia

This article in The Guardian Australia examines how the demand for housing support in Australia continues to outstrip supply, as the Albanese government seeks to increase social housing stock nationally. 

The article reports that public housing waiting lists across all jurisdictions rose by more than 8,000 households last year, from 155,141 to 163,508. Most of the increase was among households considered “in greatest need”. 

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In the Media 28th June 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 28th June 2022 in In the Media

The insecurity of renting in Australia

This article in the ABC reveals that more Australians are seeking rental properties than there are properties available. With over one million properties empty and with rental prices rising, there is fear that home ownership will become nearly impossible for the next generation. 

Leo Patterson Ross from the Tenants' Union of NSW and AHURI Managing Director Dr Michael Fotheringham discuss the current housing environment in Australia and where it is heading. 

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news 28th June 2022 in news
news 28th June 2022 in news

Federal politicians announced for conference

We are pleased to announce that the new Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness, The Hon Julie Collins MP will deliver the opening address at the National Homelessness Conference in Canberra in August.

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brief 21st June 2022 in brief
brief 21st June 2022 in brief

Scrap stamp duty, replace with a land tax – what are the impacts?

The NSW State Government has announced that, as part of the upcoming 2022 State Budget, they will give first home buyers the choice of either paying stamp duty on their newly purchased property or paying an ongoing ‘annual property tax payment of $400 plus 0.3 per cent of the land value of the property. It will be available on homes valued at less than $1.5 million.’ The intention is to reduce upfront costs and thereby make housing more affordable for first home buyers.

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