People in a shared home ownership scheme in the UK speak out about becoming stuck in a debt trap, as the Australian government presses on with its own version.
Family of five left homeless after fire rips through affordable housing complex
The Freeman siblings escaped the blaze with just the clothes they were wearing after feeling the heat and smelling smoke from the cabin next door.
Photo shows Night shot of house with glowing flames behind itNSW Rental Commissioner says decline in home ownership a 'call to action'
NSW Rental Commissioner says the research into showing more renters are giving up on home ownership is a 'call to action' for policy makers.
Photo shows People looking to rent apartment line up to inspect property.Has Video Duration: 5 minutes 15 seconds.Renters face 'a real social divide' as some say they would pay more for a 'forever' lease
As the number of people facing a lifetime of renting soars, research reveals many Australian renters would pay more to secure long-term leases and homes that are above the minimum required standard.
Photo shows a man in a black sweater leans against the front door of his houseIn the popular Victorian commuter town of Castlemaine, there are only 10 homes available to rent
Castlemaine is one of 68 locations across Australia with a rental vacancy rate of less than 1 per cent. There are said to be 600 people who need a house in the region, yet only 10 homes are listed for lease online.
Photo shows A lady with pink hair stands in front a clearing of bushland where a blue tent stands in the background.Pensioner Sav is being evicted, and it's highly likely he won't find new housing in the neighbourhood he has called home for 56 years
A pair of boarding houses in the heart of Sydney are being redeveloped into luxury homes. But elderly residents who have lived there for decades fear they have nowhere to go.
Photo shows An older man sits at a table looking at a letter.Renters' rights in the spotlight as Victorian government announces six new reforms
"No fault" evictions will be banned, application fees scrapped and the cost of breaking a lease capped to four weeks' rent under new reforms proposed by the Victorian government.
Photo shows A black sign with green letters reading "For Lease, Apartment 1".Pregnant mother with 'guaranteed income' left homeless after almost 100 unsuccessful rental applications
Nicky has been living in a two-bedroom motel with her children after rental demand skyrocketed in south-east Queensland.
Photo shows A woman holds and looks down at a baby onesie while standing in a room.WA families in limbo as they search for builders to finish homes
Nicheliving customers with unfinished homes were given a lifeline by the WA government but are still struggling to have their homes completed.
Photo shows Families in housing limbo: A man and woman point up while standing in a construction site.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds.This DV survivor secured a house after sleeping rough for 18 months with her children. She is one of the lucky ones
A regional domestic violence service says the time to rehome women and children has more than doubled since last year amid the national housing crisis.
Photo shows A woman hides her face in the fur of a dogLandlord whose unit went from one to five bedrooms loses bid to avoid putting it back to its 'original state'
A landlord found to have broken the law by turning a one-bedroom Adelaide unit into an apartment with five bedrooms has lost a legal bid to avoid returning the flat to its original state by early next week.
Photo shows An historic apartment building on a wide streetVictorian premier announces plan for 50 higher-density housing areas
Jacinta Allan has announced the first 25 new activity centres, but some local residents say it'll change the character of their neighbourhoods and lead to people losing existing homes
Photo shows Building Blocks: An aerial view of a suburb with a train line running through the centre.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds.The US and UK embraced build-to-rent. Will it work in Australia?
Build-to-rent is the latest craze in property, with advocates saying it can help solve issues with housing in Australia. But how has the concept performed overseas?
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows A rendered image of a large two-towered white building surrounded by trees.Investors 'voting with their feet' as Victoria sees record fall in rental stock
Victoria is experiencing the sharpest fall in rental stock since record keeping began in 1999, suggesting an investor sell-off is gaining pace.
Photo shows Close up of a white for lease sign with blue writing attached to a wooden fenceThis older Australian has been renting out his spare rooms to ease the housing crisis
There's no silver bullet to suddenly ending the housing crisis, but filling some of the spare bedrooms across the country could be part of a larger housing solution.
Photo shows A photo of a man standing outside with glasses.Dwelling approvals fall in Australia as costs, labour shortages slow approvals for new homes
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows approvals for dwellings in Australia has fallen 6.1 per cent, with the biggest drop for approvals in medium and high-density homes. Housing experts say the decline is being caused by rising construction costs and increased risk.
Photo shows Apartment buildings from a distance.Older women 'speed dating' for a place to live amid rental crisis
Helene Newson created the free flatmate-finding event after being forced into shared housing because she could no longer afford to live on her own.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows woman standing at cafeAt 65, Cheryl has spent the winter 'digging trenches' to stop her tent from flooding
Cheryl Rowe never thought she'd spend two years living in a tent, worrying during every winter storm that her shelter would collapse on top of her again.
Photo shows A woman with blue hair sits at a parkThis tiny Australian town sold abandoned plots of land for $1 to boost its dwindling population
Twenty-one years ago, the tiny town of Ultima set out to boost its population by 25 per cent within a year at a cost of just $12.
Photo shows A pub at night timeHome prices up in South Australia as Victorian investors move across the border to avoid tax hikes
Real estate agents say property tax increases in Victoria mean investment buyers are choosing to purchase houses in South Australia instead.
Photo shows A man with grey hair wearing a black jacket in front of an old house with iron laceMore than 430,000 Australians could have owned their own home today – if not for inaction from seven PMs
Previous governments have kicked the can down the road on negative gearing. What will Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers do?
Photo shows Pink house with curved red door