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Markets in which entities (i.e. individuals, households, agencies etc.) seek to be paired with someone or something, with the criteria for matching being highly specific and often requiring reciprocity. For example, a person trying to sell or rent a dwelling set up with existing, expensive disability mobility aids might find the mainstream housing market considers the aids to be of negative economic value, whereas a person who needs the aids would be very pleased to buy or rent such a property and may even pay a premium for the opportunity.

See housing density

Metropolitan governance refers to the processes and arrangements between state and local government and other stakeholders to plan and manage metropolitan regions. In Australia, the organisational structures to manage issues, including environment, infrastructure and planning, vary between the metropolitan regions.

A development integrating multiple purposes for a place. Mixed-use developments often include commercial and residential uses in combination with spaces for leisure and other activities.

See Income quintiles

A secured loan used by a borrower to buy a property. Typically a mortgage loan is repaid over a number of years to repay both the capital cost (i.e. the actual money paid for the property) and the interest on the loan. The deed of ownership for the property is held by the entity that provided the loan until the loan (including all interest) is fully repaid.

See build to rent

A term used to describe small-scale, non-professional investors.

The recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have rights and interests to land and waters according to their traditional law and customs as set out in Australian Law. Native title is not a grant or right created by governments. Native Title is governed by the Native Title Act 1993.

National Disability Insurance Scheme – a Commonwealth Government scheme that provides support funding to eligible people with disability to improve their quality of life. It can include help with household tasks and home modification design to allow the participant to maintain and remain in their home environment.