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news 24th August 2022 in news
news 24th August 2022 in news

Government policies can help developers deliver new housing supply

In order to sustainably stimulate housing supply government needs to understand how the development industry works according to new research. Private sector housing supply is driven by profit and factors that increase or decrease revenue and costs determine levels of new supply. The current combination of falling dwelling prices (in much of the country) and rising construction costs is the worst possible outcome for new housing supply.

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In the Media 19th August 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 19th August 2022 in In the Media

Recent ABS figures have revealed a substantial increase in the number of homeless people over the age of 55. A growing number of Australians reaching retirement age still have an outstanding mortgage or are still renting, and with interest rates and cost of living increases we're seeing rent rises all across the country. 

This article in the ABC claims that more social and affordable housing is needed for older Australians who rent, and features an interview with CEO Dr Michael Fotheringham.

In the Media 17th August 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 17th August 2022 in In the Media

Thousands of low-income renters are facing homelessness as the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) comes to an end, even as the federal government launches a suite of housing policies to tackle Australia's housing crisis.

This article in the ABC claims the end of NRAS would push more people into housing stress, and features statements from managing director Dr Michael Fotheringham.

In the Media 11th August 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 11th August 2022 in In the Media

Workers in regional Victorian towns are being forced to sleep in tents, cars or caravans after a tree-change exodus from Melbourne over the past two years increased competition for rental properties to crisis levels.

This article in the Sydney Morning Herald examines the shortage of rental accommodation in Victoria, and features research and findings recently presented at the National Homelessness Conference in Canberra.