- Analysis
- Property market
Who are the winners of Australia’s house price slump? According to experts, almost everyone’s a loser
The unexpected consequences of the property downturn is hitting hard.
Renting
Workers earning more than $130,000 struggle to pay capital city rents
Some workers are forfeiting the equivalent of their entire annual leave entitlement to pay for soaring rental costs, according to new research.
Rents in capital cities spike up to 80 per cent in the last five years
The concerning data comes in a week where economists gave renters a grim warning.
Radical plan to save renters from 30 per cent price hikes
“There’s lots of positives in this for landlords as well as renters.”
Calls for rent freeze as grim warning handed down
Politicians from all sides weighed in at the concerning comment.
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- Property market
Aussies are racing to get in on ‘rentvesting’ trend before it’s too late. One expert says they need not worry
It’s a clever way to get on the property ladder in an expensive and competitive market, without having to give up city living.
Grandmother’s tenant lets four-bedroom home turn into tip
As high as the roof, rubbish as far as the eye can see.
From big bucks to intimate ceremonies: how Aussies are saving on their weddings
The average Australian wedding costs almost $40k. Here’s how two couples cut costs.
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- Housing crisis
Sigrid became homeless at 14 and everyone pretended she didn’t exist. The problem has only worsened since
“You’re already going through a really hard time and feeling invisible just adds a whole extra layer of hopelessness.”
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- Government
‘The town cannot cope’: Sydney suburb fights NSW government over housing tower
Resident are furious after the government announced plans for the 95-unit building.