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Affordability Crisis Reshaping the Way Australians Live

Australia’s housing affordability crisis is increasingly shaping the way people live, work and plan their futures. With median house prices in several capitals sitting above the $1 million mark, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach for many young families. Mortgage…

Nov 17, 2025

Policy and Planning at the Centre of the Housing Debate

Housing policy has once again taken centre stage in Australia, with governments at all levels facing mounting pressure to respond to affordability challenges. While schemes such as the expanded Home Guarantee Program are giving more first home buyers access to the market through reduced deposit…

Sep 15, 2025

Demand Outstrips Supply as Australia’s Housing Market Surges

Australia’s residential housing market in 2025 continues to be defined by a widening gap between surging demand and limited supply. Population growth, driven largely by record levels of immigration, is putting immense pressure on the market. More than half a million new arrivals are expected…

Sep 14, 2025

Australia Facing Massive Housing Shortfall by 2029

Australia is heading towards a significant housing supply gap, with projections showing the country could fall approximately 375,000 homes short of its national target to build 1.2 million new dwellings by mid-2029.

Aug 28, 2025

Signs of Recovery as Australian Housing Market Grows in Mid 2025

Australia’s housing market is showing signs of renewed strength, with national dwelling values recording a sixth consecutive month of growth in July 2025. According to data from property analysts, prices rose 0.6% last month, driven by improved buyer confidence and anticipation of interest rate cuts…

Aug 18, 2025

Negative Gearing Reform Debate Reignites in Australia

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has reignited the debate over housing tax policy, calling for reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions. The ACTU proposes limiting these benefits to a single investment property, with the aim of improving housing affordability and…

Aug 13, 2025

Average Australian Home Build Time Hits 12.7 Months in 2025

Building a new home in Australia now takes significantly longer than it did just a decade ago. According to new data released by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), the average home build time has increased by over 50%, rising from 8.5 months in 2014…

Aug 13, 2025

Insulation: The Key to a Truly Healthy Home

Why quality insulation matters for your home’s comfort, energy use and overall wellbeing Creating a healthy home is a top priority for many of us, but one often overlooked essential is insulation for a healthy home. While interior design and layout are important, it’s proper…

Jul 31, 2025

Impediments to housing supply must be addressed

“The recommendations set out in today’s (March 18 2022) release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.

Mar 18, 2022