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Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.

15.04.2025 40

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here’s 5 ideas

Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.

14.04.2025 4

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Rachel Ong Viforj

We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home – so how are some still doing it anyway?

Hint: cutting out avocado toast won’t help much. Research shows your chances of owning a home hinge on your income relative to house prices, and...

06.02.2025 10

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Young homeowners are more likely to use their home as an ‘ATM’ than their Boomer parents. Here’s why

For many Australians, the family home is their largest financial asset. With an increasing variety of ways to tap into home equity, the temptation...

16.09.2024 1

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Rachel Ong Viforj