Perth Housing Crisis: Only 17% of Homes Affordable
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
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Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
Worst NSW suburbs for rental bond losses revealed
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
Green Perth Offices Get 7% Higher Rent
JLL research reveals Perth's top-rated sustainable offices can charge 7% more rent, with fully electric buildings seeing a 23.4% national premium. Discover the financial benefits of green retrofitting.
Canberra housing: 8+ years to save deposit
New research reveals Canberra home buyers need over 8 years to save a deposit, though housing affordability shows steady improvement. Discover the key factors driving this positive trend.
Housing Affordability Reaches Record Low in Australia
Australian housing affordability hits unprecedented low in 2025, with average mortgage payments consuming over 50% of income. Discover the crisis details and potential solutions.
SA Child Homelessness Crisis: Suicide Leading Cause of Death
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Perth named Australia's most unaffordable rental city
New report reveals Perth consumes 32% of average rental income as housing stress spreads across Australia. Discover the solutions being proposed to tackle the crisis.
WA Council Rates Soar Due to COVID Rental Hikes
Western Australian homeowners face significant rate increases as councils factor in post-COVID rental value surges. Learn how this affects your household budget.
East Perth homeless project opens amid rent crisis
WA's first Common Ground housing project opens in East Perth as Perth is named Australia's most unaffordable rental city. Learn about the government's response.
Canberra's rental affordability title hides critical reality
New data reveals Canberra's 'most affordable rent' status obscures severe rental stress for low-income earners, with some spending over 60% of income on housing.
No affordable Illawarra rentals left for locals
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
Perth land sales surge, highlighting housing shortage
Perth's land sales hit a record 3,683 lots in one quarter, a 51.5% jump. With supply critically low and prices soaring 50% in two years, the city's housing challenge is urgent. Discover the drivers and solutions.
Perth Rental Crisis Strangling City Life
Kath Snell reveals how Perth's shocking rental crisis is killing community spirit and forcing residents out. Discover the human impact and urgent solutions needed now.
Perth Named Australia's Rent Stress Capital
Perth faces Australia's worst rental crisis with 0.7% vacancy rates. New push aims to convert empty buildings into housing amid soaring demand.
WA Rental Crisis Hits 40,000 Households
Western Australia's severe rental crisis leaves 40,000 households in housing stress. Urgent government action needed to address this blight on our wealthy state.
Westpac CEO Says Don't Demonize House Price Growth
Westpac chief Anthony Miller argues Australia's house price surge reflects economic strength. With further growth predicted, he warns against negative perceptions. Read his full analysis.
Public Concerns on Housing and Environment in Letters
Australians speak out on housing affordability, environmental protection, and community issues in latest letters to the editor. Read their powerful perspectives now.
Bali's new moped rules for Aussie tourists after crashes
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
REA Group's Tool Reduces Home Buying Stress
Realestate.com.au launches innovative affordability calculator that tells buyers instantly if they can afford properties, removing uncertainty from Australia's property journey.
REA Group's Tool Reduces Home Buying Stress
Realestate.com.au launches innovative affordability calculator that instantly shows buyers what properties they can afford, removing uncertainty from Australia's property journey.
New UniLodge Eases Perth's Student Housing Shortage
Perth's chronically undersupplied student accommodation market receives major boost with completion of 358-bed UniLodge facility in CBD, offering relief for international and domestic students.
Family evicted from unsafe rental in 24 hours
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
High-density housing push for Lake Macquarie affordability
Lake Macquarie councillor advocates for high-density housing to combat a 34% affordability plunge. New 20-year vision targets strategic centres for growth. Read the full analysis.
Build a Granny Flat in 6 Months in Perth
Beat Perth's housing shortage. Discover how a Summit Homes granny flat can generate up to $720/week rental income and be built in just six months using steel-frame construction.
Smart Perth Property Strategy: Buying Off-The-Plan
Discover how buying off-the-plan in Perth's heated market offers price certainty, capital growth potential, and an escape from the rental crisis. Plan your future today.
REIWA's 10-Point Plan for WA Housing Affordability
REIWA proposes stamp duty relief for first home buyers and seniors to stabilise WA's property market. Discover their 10-point budget plan for housing.
Hanson rallies Hunter supporters over housing, immigration
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson believes her party can win the Hunter seat from Labor in 2028, citing housing affordability and cost of living concerns resonating with voters.
Australia's GP Access Crisis Deepens
Despite government promises, bulk-billing GPs remain scarce. Discover why Australians struggle to find affordable healthcare and what it means for families.
Perth's Density Dilemma: Minister's Stern Warning
WA Planning Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson warns Perth must embrace higher density living or risk locking the next generation out of the housing market. Learn the urgent need for urban consolidation.
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