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‘Depressing’: Economist on Why Australians Should Not Expect the Housing Situation to Change
A senior economist says the 2024 budget will do little, if anything, to address housing issues in Australia.
Democrats Call on Biden to Quickly Bring Back ‘Fair Housing’ Rule Rescinded by Trump
A group of 28 House Democrats called for the immediate implementation of the rule proposed by the Housing Department a year ago.
Rising Rents Eating up Low-Income Worker Pay Gains
‘International competition for both materials and labour remains intense.’
$11,000 Fines in Store for Landlords Who ‘Do the Wrong Thing’ in Victoria
Investigators will look into issues like functional kitchens, lockable external doors, and leaky taps.
Nationwide Squatter Problem May Be Worsened by Illegal Immigrants: Experts
‘We opened up our borders and I believe it was irresponsible to do that without the resources in place to take care of all those people we have on the streets.’
Australian Capital City Homes Values Continue to Rise in February
Home values across the country increased 0.6 percent in February
Senators Call for Increased Safeguards Against Financial Scams
Transaction fraud has seen an increase with checks as well as peer-to-peer payment apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle.
Net Migration Means Britain Needs 382,000 Homes a Year, Says Think Tank
The Centre for Policy Studies, a conservative think tank, estimates 382,000 new homes will be needed every year to cope with UK’s burgeoning population.
‘Where Am I Going to Live’: Melbourne Public Housing Residents Sue Government Over Demolition Plan
‘I don’t know where I am going to be living or where I might end up, and the government isn’t giving us the information we need to make decisions.’
