Kyle Robbins

Victoria to introduce short-stay levy

More than 36,000 short-stay rentals are set to be slugged with the fee under changes announced by Premier Daniel Andrews on 20 September.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 20 Sep 2023

NSW budget targets long-term solutions to current housing woes

The Minns government’s 2023–24 state budget aims to improve NSW’s future housing prospects.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Will a ‘radical rethink’ fix Victoria’s rental crisis?

Simplifying taxation, enacting planning reforms, and incentivising developers are just some of the “radical” methods suggested to potentially ease the state’s rental woes

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Unit shortage looms as demand soars: CoreLogic

With medium- to high-density living increasing in popularity as more Australians desire inner-city residences, Australia must brace for a significant unit shortfall, ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Essential housing package forms cornerstone of NSW budget

Ahead of the Labor government’s state budget today (19 September), the NSW government has announced a new program targeting social and affordable housing.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Latest property snapshot shows promise for lessening property pressures

The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts Report provides a snapshot of how the nation’s property market fared in the June quarter.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 18 Sep 2023

HAFF finally passes through Parliament

Following an extensive stalemate, the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) finally received its long-awaited parliamentary stamp of approval on 14 September.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 17 Sep 2023

The current state of Australian commercial property

How are rising interest rates, increased demand and more competition impacting the commercial market? One expert has his say.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 17 Sep 2023

Regional Australia requests 30% slice of HAFF’s $10bn pie

With the Albanese government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) expected to pass Parliament imminently, there are growing calls for regional Australians to receive a ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 14 Sep 2023