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Advice on negative gearing 'not out of the ordinary'

Debate over housing policy prompted Treasury advice on negative gearing, says Jim Chalmers after the PM denied the government had plans to reform the scheme.

AAP · Sep 30, 2024

Most of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie 'unaffordable' for renters

Only one suburb came in as affordable.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

‘It’s just been a hellride’: how the end of the affordable housing scheme is pushing families to the edge

Despite their only income being Centrelink payments, the Orlandos are ineligible for Queensland social housing – and have found the private rental market impossible

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2023

Australian renters face surging costs after end of national affordability scheme

‘It’s quite frightening,’ says a tenant who lost her rent subsidy. As debate stalls over the housing future fund, she’s not the only one who’s frustrated

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Housing crisis has become 'truly national', councils and housing groups say, as they call for $400m funding injection

Councils and housing groups say the coming budget should include a $400 million boost to Commonwealth funding for housing, arguing more Australians than ever are living in cars, caravans and tents.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Jump in homelessness as Australia’s rental crisis pushes ‘overwhelmed system to breaking point’

Vulnerable people and regional areas hardest hit, report shows, as experts demand urgent action to increase affordable housing

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022

Regional rental stress worse than ever

The latest Rental Affordability Index shows more regional households are facing stress and key workers cannot find homes, in NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and WA.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

‘Super anxiety-inducing’: Rents are a national crisis with Hobart worst in the country

Rental affordability has tanked nationwide, with tenants in many cities and regions slugged with prolonged periods of rapidly rising rents.

The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022

The rental squeeze is tightening. And these Australians say there's no escape

Huge crowds at inspections, bidding wars, rent increases and eviction notices. Experts say not since The Great Depression has it been this hard to rent in Australia.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022