Renting
Pope calls on Romans to help housing crisis with ‘charity and solidarity’
Francis asked Catholic institutions and property owners to “make a courageous gesture of love” to Holy Year pilgrims and homeless locals.
- by Nicole Winfield
Latest
The NSW housing minister stuffed up on radio. Then her inbox overflowed with hate
Rose Jackson says people want politicians to be normal, “but when you have a normal moment, people scream for you to resign”.
- by Alexandra Smith
Why property investors are selling now – and why they’re buying even more
There are two narratives about investor activity: One that investors are selling up – the other that more investors are entering the market.
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Homelessness
I’m a career woman with 25 years’ experience, yet found myself homeless
Recently, I read that middle-aged, single women were increasingly facing homelessness. I joked to a friend, “I’m going to become a statistic!” But it turned out to be no joke.
- by Miriam Wallace
How landlords sharply hiking rents created more ‘forever renters’
Rapid increases over recent years have hampered tenants’ ability to save money and buy a home, but is there any relief in sight?
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Opinion
The voters Allan needs to win over on housing are volatile – and their numbers are growing
Housing supply is unlikely to have bounced back by the next election, so Labor has its work cut out to win over a key bloc of Melburnians.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Housing crisis
Brighton, I want you to know that I’m not a blocker. I’m a builder
My generation worked hard to buy a home and start a family. Now, in this housing crisis, we should be doing everything we can to get young people into affordable homes, where they want to live.
- by Jacinta Allan
Fines for dodgy bond claims, cheaper to break a lease in rental reforms
The Allan government has announced six reforms for renters after a week of promises to address the housing crisis copped flack for its lack of help for struggling tenants.
- by Rachel Eddie
Judge may force release of secret documents detailing decision to raze Melbourne housing towers
Meanwhile, the tenant leading the class action against the state has hit back at comments by Premier Jacinta Allan as “shameful”.
- by Rachael Dexter
Updated
Housing affordability
Almost $450,000 of fines handed out for dodgy rentals since March
The Victorian government has revealed the details of rental reform promised last September, including a dispute resolution service.
- by Rachel Eddie
Exclusive
Renewables
A place in the sun: How to get solar to 2.5m apartment dwellers
Australia has the highest uptake of rooftop solar in the world, but the growing number of apartment dwellers has been left behind. This is how to turn the tables.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Bianca Hall