The idea of having two homes under one roof may seem unusual at first, but it is an option that is becoming increasingly popular in the Southwest. Dual living involves integrating two separate living areas into one apartment that can be inhabited by different people or families.
Australia needs 750,000 new social housing units over the next two decades to prevent the homelessness crisis from worsening further, new research shows. The People's Commission into the Housing Crisis has released its final report on the country's ongoing risk of homelessness and housing shortages after hearing from more than 1,500 Australians who face housing … Read more
The housing crisis is a serious problem affecting everyone in Western Australia. Cost of living, affordable housing and rising interest rates are taking their toll. The impact of the current crisis is clear: UDIA WA's latest land sales figures show a significant decline in the supply of available land, while the established market is seeing … Read more
If Kamala Harris wins the White House, she has put forward proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, stop price gouging by grocers and build more affordable housing. In her first major economic speech as a Democratic presidential candidate, Harris promised to introduce a new child tax credit for families with young children, tax cuts … Read more
The Democratic presidential candidate has outlined an economic policy aimed at appealing to the middle class by focusing on reducing the costs of food, housing, health care and child care.
Wall Street's major indices fell after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapped a six-day winning streak after a series of encouraging economic data eased recession fears, while weak housing market data dampened sentiment. Equity markets came under some pressure after data showed that single-family home construction in the U.S. fell sharply in July, suggesting that … Read more
Rising property prices are causing potential Australian home buyers to delay and compromise: 62 percent of Australian buyers say their search for the right property is taking longer than expected. The latest quarterly Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report has revealed the stark contrast between the expectations and reality of people seeking to purchase a home … Read more
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has fought back against accusations that it is contributing to the country's housing crisis, as local governments seek to crack down on short-term rentals.
The Perth housing market is experiencing phenomenal growth and vitality. With a staggering 24.5 per cent annual growth rate for residential units, Perth is outperforming every other capital city in Australia, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Value Index. It's time we recognised the unique position we are in.
Short-term accommodation providers are accused of driving up rents and taking apartments off the market.