Housing Policy

There are two things the prime minister needs to get into his head about tax. One is that saying he won't make any further changes no longer works. The other is that negative gearing doesn't do much to get people into homes, writes Peter Martin.

A housing summit addressing intergenerational equity has been held in Sydney, as a report found less than half of the children born in the city today will ever own a home.

On current trends, less than half of the children born in 2024 in Sydney will ever own a home, according to the Committee for Sydney.

As people reportedly wait months just to get approval to build sheds and signs, councils across NSW look to jump on board an artificial intelligence program that aims to revolutionise the development process. 

If you're buying a home that has been "substantially renovated" you may have to pay GST. The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a "substantial renovation" is uncertain, writes Christine Peacock.

It seems there's no stopping the march forward in the Australian property market, with housing prices expected to continue to rise by about 6 per cent in capital cities through 2024.

Sixty-eight-year-old Suellyn Lott's Sunshine Coast apartment complex was officially opened less than 12 months ago, but she says living there is unbearable when the temperature spikes.

Planning experts say more investment is needed in public transport to support high density housing, as Greater Sydney's population is estimated to sit at 6 million by 2040.

Since Jacinta Allan took Victoria's top job four months ago, she's put her own stamp on the office. But the state's 49th premier faces the same challenges as her high-profile predecessor Daniel Andrews.

With more than 43,000 people waiting on Queensland's social housing register, a former top bureaucrat is tasked to review the state's response to homelessness with new funding for specialist support groups as a housing plan takes shape.

House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year.

Like many young Australians 26-year-old Cody is struggling with the housing crisis and with dwindling vacancy rates in Perth she, her partner and her friends have landed at her grandmother's place as a last resort as their search continues.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses suggestions the government will scrap negative gearing after proving willing to break an election promise not to touch stage 3 tax cuts.

Heritage laws protect tens of thousands of homes, but some housing advocates argue they could be incompatible with the city’s growing needs.

One solution to the housing crisis has been raised over and over again for years: building more social and affordable housing. But it doesn't seem to have happened yet.

Apollo Bay is a tourist mecca whose population explodes roughly 10 times in the peak visitor season. But locals and workers without deep pockets say they're struggling to stay, exacerbating the pressures on those who remain year-round.

As Australia grapples with housing affordability, NSW is at the forefront of another crisis sweeping new builds. Problems within the industry have led to an explosion of work for building commissioner David Chandler since his 2019 appointment.

The councillors made the decision about the former Arundel Hills Country Club citing concerns for local koalas and the need for green space, despite acknowledging a dire need for new housing in Australia.

Struggling with life on the streets and looking after an aggressive dog, Mark turned to Pets in the Park for support. The service is experiencing an increase in demand as more Australians are forced into homelessness.

The NSW Premier says the government will not meet the housing target set out by the Commonwealth but plans are in place to boost supply in the future.

Homeowners are set to face another wet season in houses found to be unsafe in cyclones, as their builder challenges a compensation order in the Northern Territory Supreme Court. 

Lisala Folau, known as Tonga's "Aquaman", survived 27 hours in open ocean after being swept from his island home. Two years on from that day, his island is abandoned.   

Lillian Reed works six days a week to afford her share of the rent on a Varsity Lakes house she shares with four other people.

Opposition leader David Crisafulli responds to data that reveals more Queensland families are waiting for social housing.

QCOSS says there has been a surge in the number of families waiting for social housing, with the government's current approach being labelled a "failure of epic proportions".