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This article in the Herald Sun reveals that Victoria needs to build about 15,000 more homes than it typically does in a year to balance population growth and affordability — but alarmingly, numbers are set to fall. The article also explores why housing affordability is set to worsen amid a perfect storm of pressures and new stock is unable to keep up with Melbourne’s swelling population.

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.

Rising interest rates, a lack of housing and increased demand have contributed to the current rental and housing crisis that experts say has made it harder to find a home than ever before. This article in Refinery29 explores why it's women that are hit hardest, and features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

This summer, tenants across Australia have recorded temperatures as high as 40+ degrees celsius inside their private rental and social housing properties, leading to issues with humidity and mould as well. This article in the ABC News explores why renters on low incomes were struggling to keep their homes cool, and features AHURI research and an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

The Australian Financial Review spoke with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham recently on the worsening rental crisis. Vacancy rates in capital cities are well below long-term averages making it increasingly difficult for students to find affordable rentals.