8 d. ago Australia is a global outlier on one key indicator. Changing it will help fix the housing crisis

If one in four homes in our mainland capital cities became a dual occupancy, it would add close to 1 million new homes, increasing housing supply by 9 per cent.

Events

9 d. ago How one New Zealand city could fix Australia’s house price crisis

About 70 per cent of Australians live in standalone houses. A new report says one change to what owners can do with their properties could help build 1 million new homes.

Events

1 week ago Ocean views, quiet neighbours and a $165,000 price tag: The other property boom

Like Australia’s housing crisis, high demand and land scarcity have led to another accommodation crunch: we’re running out of grave sites to bury our dead.

Economics

2 w. ago How Ruth, her mum and her friends joined up to beat the housing crisis

When her ageing mother said she’d like to move interstate to be closer to her grandchildren, Ruth Giles had a dilemma. Then she had an idea.

Events

2 w. ago Trump administration orders US embassy to collect data on migrant crime in Australia

Diplomats at the US embassy in Canberra have been instructed to report on migrant-related crime as the State Department warns Australia against mass migration.

Politics

2 w. ago The last time Jamie Durie built a house he ‘almost lost’ his sanity. Now he’s doing it again.

The popular presenter is taking on the housing crisis, hoping his new 3D-printed build will pave the way for others.

Politics

3 w. ago Integrity watchdog urges WA premier to drop bill allowing ministers to rewrite laws

A new report warns the State Development Bill exposes WA’s already fragile integrity system to further political influence.

Politics

last month Olympics could make or break our housing crisis, report warns

Queensland’s peak housing body fears an influx of workers and visitors will put pressure on a housing market that’s already facing challenges.

Events