housing affordability

Builders of new homes would receive a $50,000 cash incentive under a New Home Boost scheme proposed by the Property Council of Australia to reinvigorate the housing market, generate jobs and boost consumer confidence. "Some big and bold thinking is ... More

Once upon a time, frugality was so uncool. It was unhip to talk about saving money. It was cool to aspire to live a luxury lifestyle, and anything budget related was dull. Back in 2015, I went to a national blogging conference on the Gold Coast called ... More

On the eve of the government announcing help for tenants who can't pay the rent, landlords are asking for assistance from government, regulators and banks to pay their mortgages. "Let's be clear - landlords understand the situation. The vast ... More

There's no doubt that the recent market selloff from the coronavirus will have an impact on real estate. The question is, how large and how long. The most honest answer is - we don't know. Markets don't move in a straight line. The recent stock market ... More

With 8 million Australians renting three million properties, what do you do if you can't pay the rent because of the impact of coronavirus? So far state and federal governments haven't announced measures to freeze rents. Banks are giving customers ... More

With reserve interest rates at record lows, and the housing market starting to once again creep back from hiatus, many people are casting their minds to the great Australian dream - home ownership. If you'd like to nab yourself a slice of that financial ... More

Home ownership is all but a pipe dream for many Australians as they're kept out of the market by soaring property prices. While this narrative holds true for major metropolitan areas, home ownership remains a reality in other parts of the country. ... More

First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. December saw total volumes jump by more than 6%, in seasonally adjusted terms, to a record 9606, the highest in a ... More

The tiny house movement is booming, spurred on by lifestyle shows and social media. Stylish micro homes offer an escapist fantasy of decluttering your life and simplifying what you need, along with shaving housing costs and reducing your carbon footprint. ... More

What will housing look like in the next 10 years? Our homes and neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, shifting demographics and changing lifestyles. Here's what we can expect from housing in 2020 and beyond. The rise of higher ... More