Australian house prices: Why are they so high?

‘We are in a housing crisis’: Lismore residents accuse NSW government of demolishing homes that should be relocated

Residents are demanding greater transparency around decisions made as part of the government’s buyback scheme on Lismore’s flood plainGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastSeven months after the worst floods in Australia’s modern history lapped at the roof of Jenny’s* home, she moved back in. The sludge was mopped up, the electrics rewired and a new kitchen installed.The next year, in 2023, Jenny was offered the value o…

Labor proposes 5 per cent deposits for all first home buyers

A re-elected Albanese government would allow all Australians to purchase a first home while avoiding lenders' mortgage insurance.

The dirty money quietly pushing up Australian house prices

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Australian house prices: Why are they so high?

Australia's housing crisis has hit its worst point in decades, becoming a key issue in the upcoming election.