Research library

This research analyses current geographic mobility and downsizing behaviours among Australians aged over 55 to describe the nature of downsizing decisions, together with the barriers and consequences of those decisions.

The AHURI Inquiry into ‘Pathways to housing tax reform’ developed a set of reforms to the taxation of housing and property to contribute to a fairer and more sustainable
housing system in Australia.

This research examined how Australia’s tax and transfer system, especially in relation to the age pension, impacts on household retirement choices.

This research Inquiry presented evidence on how housing policies might promote labour force participation and economic growth through four channels—housing supply responsiveness, labour mobility, employment decisions and consumption.

This research investigated the relationship between increasing housing prices (or housing wealth) and the increased consumption expenditure of households from before the GFC and afterwards.