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Young Australians are spending around half of their incomes on mortage repayments

Young Australians are spending around half of their incomes on mortage repayments

On average, young Australian couples dedicate 46.5% of their income to houses and 30.7% to units, exceeding the healthy 30% threshold.
Australia's house values have surged since COVID-19, leaving units in the dust

Australia’s house values have surged since COVID-19, leaving units in the dust

House prices have skyrocketed, leaving units trailing behind as pandemic-driven demand reshapes the real estate landscape.
The cost of Australia's housing crisis 350,000 low-income households face housing affordability stress

The cost of Australia’s housing crisis: 350,000 low-income households face housing affordability stress

Australia has a shortage of 348,000 affordable rentals, with 82% of very low-income households experience housing affordability stress.
How fiddling with negative gearing could cost Australia billions

How fiddling with negative gearing could cost Australia billions

PIPA argues that meddling with negative gearing and CGT concessions could cost Australia billions and worsen the housing crisis.
Boomers to the rescue Tax breaks proposed for older downsizers to fix housing shortage

Boomers to the rescue? Tax breaks proposed for older downsizers to fix housing shortage

Tax break proposed to unlock “tightly held property” from older investors, potentially aiding younger first-home buyers.
Despite efforts to address construction bottlenecks, root causes behind Perth's housing crunch remain

Despite efforts to address Perth’s construction bottlenecks, root causes behind housing crunch remain unsolved

Efforts to improve construction bottlenecks in Perth are underway, but demand continues to outpace the supply of available homes.
More institutional investment into Build-to-Rent needed to address Australia's housing supply shortage

More institutional investment into Build-to-Rent needed to address Australia’s housing supply shortage

Despite historical barriers, BTR market evolves rapidly with significant institutional investment, inducing innovative project partnerships.
Factors influencing Australian property prices in 2024

The essential property drivers that demand attention in 2024

2024 will be a significant year for property markets, but buyers must be alert to particular factors.
‘Bleisure’ is on the rise in Australia, and so is Airbnb demand

‘Bleisure’ is on the rise in Australia, and so is Airbnb demand

Bleisure travel merges business and leisure activities, leading to prolonged stays and unique accommodation needs.

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