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Disjointed journeys in the housing market

Disjointed journeys in the housing market

Following young people’s pathways into (and out of) home ownership can cast light on their future possible trajectories and be useful for a...

16.07.2026 5

Pearls and Irritations

Emma Baker

Why many young Australians face a more winding pathway to home ownership

Why many young Australians face a more winding pathway to home ownership

Research over a generation found almost half of young people moved repeatedly between renting, home ownership and even back to the family home.

14.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Emma Baker

Why Australians have a problem with living in high-rises

16.10.2025 20

Canberra Times

Emma Baker

The government wants more of us living in high rises. Here’s why Australians don’t want to

Governments have been pushing the construction of apartment towers for years to help housing affordability and availability, but people don’t want...

15.10.2025 20

The Conversation

Emma Baker

Housing can be good for productivity. Here are 5 ways we can build it better

Housing not only provides much-needed homes, it can drive the economy in a range of ways. But do harness its potential, we need to do it differently.

20.08.2025 10

The Conversation

Emma Baker