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Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days.

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Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears

Uncertainty over US tariffs and a brewing global trade war cast a shadow over the Reserve Bank of Australia as it deliberated on cutting interest rates.

AAP

So your home's not social-media perfect? How to get over 'house shame' and invite people in

Is your house something less than Pinterest perfect

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How Baby Boomers and Gen Xers Are Redefining Retirement Living

Both generations need to embrace change and leverage real estate as a dynamic asset in their retirement planning. Here's how financial advisers can help, too.

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An expelled fire safety engineer has made my flat unsaleable

My prospective buyers’ lenders view the property as risky because the expert who certified it stands accused of malpractice

The Guardian - UK

In the shadow of Grenfell, tenants are living with damp, mould and rats – there’s no faith in politics without a safe home

The positive news is that better laws, regulations and rights for residents are on the way, says Labour MP Joe Powell

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders brush off housing policy criticisms; Liberals release diss track; and Labor smoothes over awkward greeting

Parties accuse each other of costly ‘sugar hit’ announcements as expert says they would exacerbate problem they are trying to solve

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Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.

AAP

Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024, Rightmove said.

The Independent UK

David Pocock says major parties lack the ‘courage’ to tackle housing crisis – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: academics cancel US travel plans, what’s behind Gina Rinehart’s wealth, Oscar Piastri wins in Bahrain

Fears grow of US border control; outrage over Russian missile attack in Ukraine; Australian F1 driver takes grand prix honours

The Guardian - AU

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

AAP

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

AAP

What do Labor and the Coalition’s new housing polices mean for first home buyers?

Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

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Evening Standard

Man found dead after suspected gas explosion in Nottinghamshire home

Emergency crews were called to the incident in John Street, Worksop, at 7.39pm on Saturday.

Evening Standard

‘It made us feel safe’: South London couple face eviction threat over camera installed after gun scare

A gun threat and a bizarre package left at their doorstep left the couple fearing for their safety.

The Guardian - AU

Ten things we learned from Anthony Albanese’s speech at the Labor party campaign launch

The PM addressed a crowd of 500 people in Perth, spruiking new policies on housing and tax deductions, celebrating WA and invoking Donald Trump. Here’s what you may have missed

Evening Standard

'I thought I was going to die': Mum’s terror as lift plunges two floors in Shepherd’s Bush Westfield housing block

Newall Court was built as part of the Westfield development project

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The Conversation

Albanese pitches to aspiring home buyers with $10 billion plan and removal of means test on deposit guarantee

Anthony Albanese will promise a A$10 billion scheme to facilitate the building of up to 100,000 homes that would be earmarked for sale to first home buyers.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese outlines $10bn plan to build 100,000 homes as Dutton pledges one-off $1,200 tax offset

Labor and the Coalition announce new policies in final push to win over voters before their official campaign launches on Sunday

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SEMA Still Supports the Guy Trying to Sell Off Your Public Land

A few days ago, REI came out and apologized for supporting the nomination and subsequent appointment of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. Their reversal comes after Burgum's actions and statements about selling off public lands, using them for mineral and logging extraction, and his joint statement with the Housing and…

Radio France Internationale

US and Iran hold 'constructive' nuclear talks in Oman

The United States and Iran held "constructive" talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again as President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

Evening Standard

Rogue landlords fined more than £270,000 for illegally converting home into flats

Failure to comply with the confiscation order could result in a prison sentence of two years and nine months

International Business Times

Trump Envoy Witkoff In Russia On Third Visit: State Media

US envoy Steve Witkoff was in Russia on Friday, the Kremlin said, his third visit to the country as Washington pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Why Homeowners Insurance Has Gotten So Very Expensive

The home insurance industry is seeing more frequent and bigger claims because of weather, wildfires and other natural disasters.

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