Good morning. Ukraine’s surprise counterattack against Russia is pushing ahead despite a rain of Russian missiles in retaliation, Sweden’s election is on a knife-edge with the far right a whisker in front in the count, and in Australia a report has revealed the struggles and instability older renters face as housing costs rise.
Nearly three-quarters of renters aged over 50 fear an expensive and unstable future with spiralling housing costs resulting in insecurity, according to a new Anglicare report. The report, released today, reveals housing costs are the biggest barrier to older renters staying settled in the same place as they age – and recommends strengthening renters’ rights, government support for long-term lease trials, building social housing specifically for older people, and piloting more equitable, innovative housing models.
