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news 5th December 2025 in news
news 5th December 2025 in news

Cracking the rental vacancy rate: A first-of-its-kind deep dive into the metric shaping housing markets

New research has critically analysed private rental vacancy rates for the first time, exploring the metrics’ strengths and limitations, and how they are created and used.

The research revealed Australia’s approach to RVRs was unusual internationally and has implications for the public and private entities relying on the metric.

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In the Media 1st December 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 1st December 2025 in In the Media

This article from ABC News looks at the housing conditions international students are facing in private shared housing in Australia. It refers to recent research, 'Temporary visa holders and housing: findings from an Investigative Panel'.

In the Media 26th November 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 26th November 2025 in In the Media

This article from The Conversation explores whether the Help to Buy scheme can support first home buyers in Australia. It refers to recent research, 'Shared equity programs in Australia: features, impacts and growth potential' and features insight from researchers Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ and Professor Hal Pawson.

In the Media 22nd November 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 22nd November 2025 in In the Media

This article from SBS News explores the difficulties facing homeowners looking to upgrade to larger homes. It features insight from Managing Director Dr Michael Fotheringham.