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‘Unprecedented demand’ on day one of first home buyer scheme
Financial Review Property prices in suburbs popular with first home buyers will jump more than the 0.5 per cent predicted by Treasury modelling in the short term after the rollout of the government’s new 5…
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Dwelling approvals at 12-month low
Business News Dwelling approvals across the nation have slumped to their lowest levels in a year, with experts warning a worsening of the housing crisis would follow. Total approvals fell six per cent to 14,744…
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The co-ops that are helping to plug the housing gap
Financial Review Could housing co-operatives, which in some European countries account for a sizeable proportion of the residential market, help solve the accommodation crisis here? Less than 1 per cent of Australia’s residential market is…
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Land of opportunity
The West Australian – Kim Macdonald A popular model for community living proves a winner The growing appeal of land lease communities — set to grow 165 per cent over the next decade — has…
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The property type that could transform the housing sector
Australian Property Investor Planned communities, or Land Lease Communities, could offer impressive lifestyles for downsizers while generating much needed supply to help overcome the housing crisis. Australia is amid a housing crisis, and the market…
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Wage surge fails to ease WA’s housing crisis crunch
WA Today Wages in Western Australia are going up faster than the rest of the nation, but Perth houses remain out of reach as mortgage costs and stamp duty paint a dire picture for aspiring…
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Land-lease model builds steam
Business News Land-lease communities are emerging as a realistic housing option for some Western Australians. The form of housing, which involves residents purchasing a home and renting the land it sits on, is targeted at…
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Striking a balance for housing needs
The West Australian There’s a sweet spot between infill and sprawl Tanya Steinbeck Having “housing choice” suggests freedom to choose between several options. But as anyone in WA looking to buy or rent a home…
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August in unanimous decision
ABC News The Reserve Bank has delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025, with a 0.25 percentage point reduction at its August board meeting. That takes the cash rate to 3.6 per cent for…