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Our latest blog post unpacks Australia’s National Roadmap on Housing Quality, diving into the practical changes and innovative approaches set to transform the way we build homes.
Building a Better Future: Insights from Australia’s National Roadmap on Housing Quality
Discover insights into how Australia's National Roadmap on Housing Quality is set to transform our approach to building homes.
Our latest blog post breaks down the roadmap’s key points, exploring what they mean for homeowners, builders, and communities alike. We look into the practical changes and innovations aimed at raising the bar for construction quality across the nation.
This post offers a clear look at how policy is steering us towards a brighter, more sustainable future in housing.
👉️Dive into our full post on Australia’s National Roadmap on Housing Quality using the link below.
Anthony Painter
💾 Software of the Week: Digisigner
This is not a sponsored post - just software we use and are sharing it with you
If you’re looking for a simple, affordable way to sign documents online without any of the usual fuss, Digisigner might just be the answer. In plain terms, Digisigner is a digital signature tool that lets you sign, send, and manage documents electronically—no complicated setups or tech headaches involved.
What Does It Do?
Digisigner makes the process of signing documents as easy as clicking a link. Instead of printing out pages, signing them, and then scanning or mailing them back, you can do everything online. This not only saves time but also helps reduce paper waste, making your workflow smoother and greener.
Why Use It?
At its core, Digisigner is designed to solve a common problem: the cumbersome, outdated process of document signing. Whether you’re a small business owner, a freelancer, or just someone who needs to sign contracts regularly, Digisigner simplifies everything. The standout feature here is its signing links, which set it apart from many competitors. These links make it easy for anyone to sign documents, even if they’re not tech-savvy.
Why We Like It
- Ease of Use: The interface is straightforward and user-friendly. Even if you’re not a tech expert, you’ll find it incredibly simple to navigate and complete your signatures.
- Affordability: Digisigner is priced to be super affordable, so you won’t need to break the bank to manage your documents digitally.
- No Fluff: It’s all about getting the job done—no unnecessary features, no over complicated menus, just a clean, efficient tool that works as advertised.
Who Is It For?
Digisigner is great for anyone who needs to handle document signing regularly but doesn’t want to deal with complex software. It’s perfect for:
- Small Businesses & Startups: Streamline your operations without a steep learning curve.
- Freelancers & Consultants: Save time and impress clients with professional, digital document management.
- Individuals: Whether it’s signing a rental agreement or a personal contract, Digisigner makes the process hassle-free.
System Requirements & Technical Details
You can use Digisigner right in your web browser—no downloads or installations necessary. It’s designed to work on most operating systems as long as you have an internet connection.
Summary
Digisigner stands out because it cuts through the noise. It offers exactly what you need—a reliable, easy-to-use digital signing tool—without any extra complications. Its affordable pricing and straightforward approach mean you get a high-quality experience without the premium price tag or unnecessary features.
👉️ Give Digisigner a try and experience the simplicity without the fluff Click on the link below to learn more
Digisigner: https://www.digisigner.com/
👾 Chrome Store Extension Of the Week - CursorLux
Looking for a way to highlight your cursor during a screenshare or explainer video? Try Cursorlux
This is not a sponsored post - just software we use and are sharing it with you
If you’ve ever wished your mouse pointer could be a bit more noticeable—especially during important tasks like secure bank transfers or handling sensitive data—then CursorLux might be just what you need. This handy Chrome extension adds a clear, customisable highlight around your cursor, ensuring you always know exactly where you’re clicking.
What It Does
At its core, CursorLux is all about visual clarity and security. By adding a bright, attention-grabbing halo to your mouse pointer, it makes it easier to track your movements on the screen. Whether you’re signing into your bank account, filling out forms with personal information, or just navigating complex web pages, this extension helps you avoid misclicks and gives you an extra layer of confidence that your actions are intentional.
Why Use CursorLux?
Becuase shaking your mouse around like you just don't care (like I do in explainers) doesn't make it any easier for viewers to actually follow your cursor, most likely they lose interest.
- Enhanced Visibility: No more losing track of your cursor in a busy interface. The enhanced highlight ensures you’re always aware of where you are on the screen.
- Increased Security: When you’re performing critical tasks like secure bank transfers or checking important emails, the last thing you want is a misclick. By clearly marking your cursor, CursorLux helps prevent accidental clicks and potential third-party interference.
- Peace of Mind: It’s a small change that offers big reassurance. Knowing your cursor is clearly visible can help reduce errors and keep your data interactions smooth and secure.
How It Works
Once installed, CursorLux immediately starts working in your Chrome browser—no complicated setup required. It seamlessly integrates into your browsing experience, automatically highlighting your mouse pointer every time you use it. This means that whether you’re on a shopping website, a banking portal, or a work dashboard, your cursor always stands out.
Who Should Use It?
CursorLux is perfect for:
- Anyone who values a clear, easy-to-see cursor to enhance their browsing experience.
System Requirements & Ease of Use
CursorLux is designed exclusively for Google Chrome/Brave or Chromium Based browsers, so as long as you’re using this browser on any major operating system—be it Windows, macOS, or Linux—you’re all set. It’s lightweight, doesn’t slow down your browser, and requires no technical know-how to set up or use.
In summary, CursorLux is a thoughtful little tool that makes a big difference. Its simple yet effective approach to improving cursor visibility translates into a smoother, more secure browsing experience.
Try for yourself
Links to the Chrome Extension Store
Tell us what you think so far?
On with the news from this week
🚀 The latest residential construction news from new sources around Australia for the news week ending 20-02-2025 🔥
A theme of these weeks news titles is: "Building Tomorrow: Innovation, Reform & Resilience in Housing"
This week’s news theme is all about innovative solutions and reformative momentum in Australia’s housing sector. Despite ongoing challenges, there's a clear undercurrent of optimism—new construction methods, progressive policies, and creative partnerships are paving the way for a more resilient and responsive housing market.
Connecting the Dots
Innovative Construction Techniques
Articles highlighting Australia’s first 3D printed multi-storey home and new build-to-rent projects suggest that technology and novel building methods are beginning to play a significant role in addressing supply challenges. This kind of innovation not only speeds up construction but also opens up new avenues for affordable, sustainable housing.
Policy and Investment Shifts
With government initiatives like major lending changes and social housing funds outperforming benchmarks, there’s an emerging recognition that smart policy can spur investment and tackle supply issues. These shifts, coupled with discussions around reducing red tape and boosting productivity, indicate that reform is both underway and welcomed by industry insiders.
Community and Quality Focus
Several articles from this week emphasise the importance of quality, community consultation, and long-term resilience. From proposals for elder housing complexes to calls for a national right to housing, the dialogue isn’t just about building more homes—it’s about building better, more inclusive communities that can adapt to future needs.
Why This Matters
While debates persist on topics like labour shortages and regulatory inefficiencies, the overarching narrative is one of transformation. The convergence of new technologies, supportive policies, and community-focused design is setting the stage for a housing market that isn’t just reactive to a crisis, but proactively reshaping how we live.
For homeowners, investors, and communities alike, this represents an exciting opportunity to build a future where housing is both accessible and sustainable.
In short, even amidst the challenges, the industry is witnessing a proactive shift—one that promises innovation, efficiency, and a brighter housing future for all.
🤔 Our View on This Week’s Most Important News
🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯 Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it? - LINK
This week’s headline, "Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it?", is a good read because it tackles a problem that’s been weighing on Australia’s housing supply for decades.
The report discusses that productivity in building new homes has dropped dramatically—physical productivity has fallen by 53% since 1995—highlighting major issues like slow approvals, fragmented industry practices, a lack of innovation, and persistent skilled labour shortages.
These findings are especially important now, as the government’s targets for new housing demand big reforms to increase throughput. The report lays out practical recommendations for streamlining regulations, rethinking the National Construction Code, and improving workforce flexibility, which could ultimately help address the housing affordability crisis.
We've highlighted our favourite news articles for the week by marking with a 🌯 or five
14-02-2025
South Coast Build-to-Rent Homes Construction to Start [LINK]
Labor’s Social Housing Fund Outperforming Investment Benchmark as Construction Begins [LINK]
🌯🌯 Australia’s First 3D Printed Multi-Storey Home Might Be an Answer to the Housing Crisis [LINK]
Sydney Takes Centre Stage in 2025’s Build-to-Rent Boom [LINK]
Our comment: Sydney likes being first and centre stage 😄
🌯🌯 Did the Government Just Kickstart the Next Housing Boom with Major Lending Changes? [LINK]
Our comment: There will never be enough private investment to meet demand. If this were possible, wouldn’t it already be done? We have a rising population fuelled by overseas immigration, yet the key remains making investing easier. We welcome changes that improve housing accessibility, but we feel the claim by Master Builders—"Master Builders Australia said the changes would encourage more investment and tackle housing supply and affordability challenges"—is utter nonsense.
This does not tackle housing affordability at all. When demand outstrips supply, simply increasing demand will not improve affordability if the labour required to boost supply is capped. Either you increase labour or reduce construction time by adopting better methods.
Thinking that maintaining the status quo will somehow yield improvements is fanciful and delusional.
Green Light for Revolutionary Elders Housing Complex [LINK]
Urban Planners Say Community Consultation System Blocks Affordable Housing [LINK]
Our comment: It seems the fundamental issue here is fear—fear of those who appear or think differently, or fear based on unfounded narratives. In truth, everyone fundamentally wants the same things: to be happy, loved, and live in peace. Often, people overthink and create turmoil; once they truly get to know others, they find they are remarkably similar, differing only in age, colour, or appearance.
More Affordable Housing for Essential Workers, Says Peak [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 ‘Remarkable Resilience’ Shown in Regional Housing Market [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯🌯 Housing Market Braces for New Round of FOMO [LINK]
Our comment: We need to either increase supply or reduce demand. A temporary halt to all immigration might allow the housing market to stabilise. Additionally, home ownership and rental rights should favour Australian citizens—similar to policies in other countries. Finally, impose a vacancy tax: if your house is empty, you pay excess land taxes or a withholding tax on investment income.
Housing Crisis? It’s More Like an Opportunity to ‘Soften the Edges’ and Change the Game [LINK]
Article excerpt: "The paradigm shift is to move from seeing problems to applying living systems thinking, which focuses on uncovering potential."
Our comment: I found this article somewhat confusing—I felt my builder brain was aching. It seems the author has discovered that everything is interconnected; every action produces an equal and opposite reaction (Newton’s Third Law).
For example, constructing an estate of inefficient, poorly built homes not only degrades the environment but also disrupts the consumers enjoyment in the home. My takeaway is that every decision in construction creates ripple effects. My brain still hurts!
Regional Markets Shine Amidst Urban Property Slumps [LINK]
15-02-2025
icare to Bring Builders' Warranty Claims In-House [LINK]
Dream Come True: North American-Style Log Home, a Childhood Vision Come to Life [LINK]
Our comment: Stunning!
The Great Australian Nightmare: 7NEWS Explores if $100,000 Tiny Homes Could Solve Nation’s Housing Crisis [LINK]
Why Experts Say Repurposing Heritage Buildings Could Help Address Australia's Housing Crisis [LINK]
Our comment: Often, older buildings are constructed with better craftsmanship than new ones. Although wear and tear occurs, a well-maintained external envelope can save the expense and disruption of demolition and rebuild.
HECs, Housing and the Global Economy: NAB CEO Joins Morning Call Podcast [LINK]
Noosa’s Housing Crisis Demands Action [LINK]
Our comment: I have a personal bias against this article due to past experiences. Noosa Council, like North Sydney, is notoriously difficult to deal with. Now they want sympathy? One wonders if they have truly changed.
Public Housing Improvement Program Hits Major Milestone with Ongoing Construction Across SA [LINK]
Our comment: The main article image shows trusses at 1200mm centres—indicating a tin roof. While this is the cheapest way to build a house by far, it could create expensive renovation challenges in the future if structural capacity needs upgrading. It solves a problem today but may create one later.
🌯🌯🌯 Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers [LINK]
Empty Public Housing Units to Finally Be Refurbished [LINK]
Two Sides of the Fence: Why Australia's Shrinking Backyards Are a Blessing and a Curse [LINK]
Our comment: I feel Realestate.com.au is using pieces like this as propaganda to condition the public narrative. It comes off as manipulative—while I don’t disagree entirely with the premise, something just feels off.
Building Resilience and Saving Lives in Construction [LINK]
New Build-to-Rent Homes for South Coast [LINK]
Battery Builder Locked In For Sec Renewable Energy Park [LINK]
Arndt Residence and Artbarn | CHROFI [LINK]
Our comment: Don't bring kids or drop any crumbs or you’ll be in trouble in this house! If this house represents the "needs of the family," it conjures images akin to a Manson-family nightmare—staring at a white brick wall with everyone confined to single-seat chairs, side to side is just nightmare fuel for me.
16-02-2025
Public Housing Builds Reach Major Milestone [LINK]
🌯🌯 Labor Matches Coalition Ban on Foreign Housing Investment [LINK]
Residential Building – Waldheim Street, Annerley [LINK]
Housing Stress: Rate Cut Decision ‘Make or Break’ for More Than One Million Homeowners and Renters [LINK]
VIDEO: Research Finds Inequality in Australia Worsening in Housing and Health [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Housing Crisis Top of Mind for Regional Voters Ahead of WA Election [LINK]
Our comment: I hope each party doesn't bullshit their way through this and actually do some grassroots work to address affordable housing rather than just kicking the can down the road for another four years, putting their head in the sand and gaslighting everyone while the social fabric decays.
17-02-2025
🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯 Housing Construction Productivity: Can We Fix It? [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯🌯 Experts Call for a National Right to Housing [LINK]
Our comment: We agree—not because we’re socialists, but because we firmly believe housing affordability is directly linked to productivity and national health. When people are in homes, they’re productive, and a productive nation benefits all its citizens.
🌯🌯🌯 Albanese Government Clamping Down on Foreign Purchase of Established Homes and Land Banking [LINK]
Recognition of Supply-Boosting Housing Investment Welcomed by the Property Council [LINK]
The Ambitious Plan to Help First Homebuyers Save Thousands While Boosting Housing Supply [LINK]
Labor’s Housing Strategy Just Added Several Flash New Storeys [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Understanding the Australian Housing Shortage [LINK]
Our comment: Yes, I’m cherry-picking this article’s content—it’s self-serving, but I do agree with its position. As one article comment notes: "Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Collaboration between government agencies and private enterprises can facilitate large-scale, cost-effective developments to address affordability issues."
How Red Tape is 'Deadening' Australia's Ability to Build Houses [LINK]
Slow Home Building Holds Back Australia as Reserve Bank Meets to Consider Rate Cuts [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Productivity Commission Backs Builders’ Long-Standing Calls for Reform [LINK]
Our comment: Master Builders cherry-pick parts of the productivity report to suit themselves. The report emphasises the need to improve industry quality, yet we hear nothing from the master builders about that—it’s just "build more."
Sure, more homes are needed, but simply doing more of the same, without quality improvements, is a recipe for disaster. Opening the floodgates for builders will only lead to low-quality, low-margin products.
Plans for NSW's largest ever build-to-rent project in Sydney's inner west lodged with government - LINK
Property lobby welcomes key report as ‘love letter to better housing supply’ - LINK
18-02-2025
Simonds Group Reports Steady Profit Despite Soft Housing Market [LINK]
40-Ft Wood-Vaulted Ceilings, Held with Pegs—The Home Built for the Middle Ages [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Housing Construction Lags Broader Economy by 49%: PC [LINK]
Article excerpt: "Policymakers must strike a balance between, on the one hand, providing minimum levels of quality, amenity (both to future occupants of the house and the local community) and environmental protection, and on the other, providing affordable housing for a growing population," she said.
Our comment: This is the issue I have. The "minimum levels of quality" as per the NCC and Australian standards are not being properly managed for both current and future occupants.
The AHURI report—has not received the attention it deserves. It's one thing to lament that the industry is slow and lacks innovation, but what's not being addressed is how poorly constructed and unfit-for-environment these new homes are.
They're so unfit that we have to pump enormous amounts of AC into them during seasonal peaks, even as energy prices soar. Why aren’t we rethinking how we build new homes?
VIDEO: Construction Has Been Going Backwards for 30 Years, Productivity Commission Report Finds [LINK]
Housing Construction Productivity Worse Than 1995 [LINK]
Our comment: This article paints construction managers as if they were superheroes—like Tony Stark. In reality, securing approvals isn’t that difficult if you pre-plan and manage construction properly. Whether in residential or commercial projects, effective organisation and coordination are key. Perhaps the real issue is that most builders simply aren’t organised enough.
Productivity Commission Says Too Many Small Builders Could Hold Back Housing [LINK]
Article excerpt:"In a statement, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn welcomed the report and its recommendations for reform across multiple levels of government. ‘Just like the housing crisis, there is no silver bullet to solving woeful productivity in the industry, and it requires a coordinated and comprehensive approach by all levels of government,’ said Wawn."
Our comment: Actually, there is a silver bullet—if builders implemented best-practice project and construction management techniques, including robust quality management and standardised processes to identify and resolve bottlenecks (using modern software, for example), productivity would soar.
Instead, the industry keeps saying, "Give us more people and we’ll do more," ignoring the massive waste in their systems.
The industry is run by outdated, risk-averse figures who fear new ideas—this is a generational, fear-based issue!
🌯🌯 Reducing Red Tape Around Building Houses Is the Only Way Toward 'Substantive Change', Productivity Commission Finds [LINK]
Our comment: This is the bandwagon fallacy in action. If you really want to understand the issues in residential construction, speak to the certifiers. Many big builders have outsourced operations overseas, pay low wages, and hire "trainable" staff. This results in poor, incomplete plans that choke the approval process.
Instead of constantly trying to cut costs, builders should invest in higher-quality, more qualified staff to speed up and improve the process. The blame is not all on councils—it's a race to the bottom fueled by myopic, self-serving comments.
Why Building a House in Perth Is So Slow [LINK]
Article excerpt: “The report reads like a love letter to better housing supply.”
Our Comment: If you’re wearing rose-coloured glasses, you’ll read whatever supports your position. This article excerpt clearly reflects a bias.
Bendigo Stock Smashed After They Fail to Follow CBA Construction Policy [LINK]
Our comment: This is what happens when generations get caught with their pants around their ankles. The old guard is so fixated on what they know that they miss opportunities and dismiss change due to confirmation bias. As time passes, you must either adapt or get left behind.
WA Premier Announces Home Equity Scheme Expansion to Improve Access to Property Ownership [LINK]
New Report Ranks Australian States and Territories on Housing Supply Policies [LINK]
Australian News and Politics Recap: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton Calls for Interest Rate Relief from RBA [LINK]
Labor Pledges $210m Housing Package as Liberals Get Tough on Crime [LINK]
19-02-2025
🌯 Recent HCA Decisions Reveal Targeted Claims Approach to Construction and Building Disputes [LINK]
Article excerpt: "But the risk of insolvency or underinsurance of engineers, architects, surveyors and inspectors now sits with the developer and not the homeowner or owners’ corporation."
Sod Turned at $43 Million Noosa Residential Development [LINK]
Ausbuild Launches $27 Million Development in Moreton Bay [LINK]
Article excerpt: Formosa, Murrumba Downs will offer 32 new residential lots, ranging from 322–615 sqm.
Our comment: A 612m² block is enormous—insane! For perspective, a standard car garage is about 36m²; a 312m² block is equivalent to roughly 8.5 car garages.
Productivity Commission Report Highlights Urgent Need for Housing Construction Reforms [LINK]
Construction Workforce Issues Contributing to National Housing Target Shortfall [LINK]
Governments Called Out for Red Tape’s ‘Deadening’ Impact on Home Building [LINK]
Housing Delivery Authority Fast Tracks 6,400 New Homes [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯🌯 Why Australia Stinks at Building Homes [LINK]
Article excerpt: "The PC calls for several reforms to help address the problem, including coordinated and streamlined regulation via an overhaul of the National Construction Code and a review of construction research and development to improve productivity."
“The rapid rise in the number of professional workers required to deliver projects is at odds with the number of workers ‘on the tools.’ In 2003, professional workers accounted for 28% of the workforce; by 2023, this had risen to 38%.”
The AFR’s Michael Bleby observed, “The industry is suffering from an imbalance of too few workers on the ground and too many in the office.”
Our comment: Check out our post: BEYOND COMPLIANCE below for more on this topic
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Why Australian Homes Are Getting Smaller [LINK]
Article excerpt: "Despite occasional headlines to the contrary, Australian homes are not getting bigger. Instead, they are trending towards efficiency, reduced footprints, and cost sensitivity."
Our comment: This isn’t about efficiency—it’s about developer yield. The idea that homes are getting smaller for efficiency’s sake is utter nonsense; it’s simply about maximising profit.
Why Is Housing So Expensive? Build Costs Alone Make Up 64% of House Prices [LINK]
Our comment: Supply and demand are the sole reasons. When contractors can charge more because demand is high, prices keep rising until work dries up. It’s simple economics—ask any builder about their “favourite” conversation: brickies’ rates.
Boosting Housing Construction Productivity: Complex Task [LINK]
Bradfield City Centre’s First Building Rises [LINK]
Former Domino’s APAC CMO Todd Reilly Joins AHB Group [LINK]
Article excerpt: His expertise spans integrated media, campaign strategy, and merging physical retail with e-commerce platforms—an approach that accounted for over 85% of total sales from digital platforms in his previous role.
Our comment: This is where construction companies’ priorities lie: getting in front of consumers and optimising marketing (paid ads, social, CTR, CAC, CPM), rather than focusing on building superior houses. If companies invested more in building envelope design, they’d outshine competitors in the long run (and sell more).
We wrote about this previously in this post: "Project Builders Are No Longer Building Companies, Just Marketing Companies Providing a Building Product" - see the link below
Anthony Painter
Queensland Electrical Contractors Call for Payment Protection Amid Building Reforms [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯🌯 Government Breaks Down Housing Plan [LINK]
Article excerpt: "Speaking to Sky News, O’Neil said that while there is no ‘silver bullet’ to fix the housing crisis, the new plan will help ease supply challenges."
Our comment: I think someone has their hand up this puppet’s bung hole. This is the same tired wording that the HIA is currently parroting.
Reference article i'm quoting here: Productivity Commission Says Too Many Small Builders Could Hold Back Housing [LINK]
Article excerpt: "In a statement, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn welcomed the report and its recommendations for reform across multiple levels of government. ‘Just like the housing crisis, there is no silver bullet to solving woeful productivity in the industry, and it requires a coordinated and comprehensive approach by all levels of government,’ said Wawn."
Housing at a Crossroads: Addressing Crisis, Inequality, and the Future [LINK]
Property Market Set for Take-Off After RBA Cuts Rates [LINK]
20-02-2025
Australia Building Half as Many Homes Per Hour Worked Compared to 30 Years Ago [LINK]
Low-Mid Rise Reform Delays Risk Up to 32,000 New Homes [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Surging Construction Insolvencies Bankrupt Housing Targets [LINK]
VIDEO: Dearth of Construction Workers Exacerbating Housing Crisis [LINK]
Yes, Australia Needs New Homes – But They Must Be Built to Withstand Disasters in a Warmer World [LINK]
Our comment: This article is a bit overzealous in claiming that little data exists. In reality, local council websites offer extensive overlay data—such as flood levels, bushfire attack levels (BAL rating), and acid sulfate soil information. You can also engage a certifier to conduct these searches. It seems many people are reluctant to spend extra money or even know these details exist.
Water Agency Overhaul Clears the Way for Faster Housing Delivery [LINK]
Our comment: This is great—but if block sizes were adequate, waste treatment tanks could be installed to reduce infrastructure costs. In many cases, only cold water needs to be run, or tank water could be used effectively. Other countries manage this well; perhaps block sizes contribute significantly to excessive overheads and extended development timeframes.
🌯🌯🌯🌯 9 Ways to Fix Australia's Housing Crisis [LINK]
Article excerpt: "The chart below shows that growth in house prices is substantially correlated to the growth in household debt. Australia now has the world’s highest household debt-to-income ratio among our peers and some of the highest residential property prices."
Our comment: This is an excellent article offering solutions rather than just piling on criticism. It calls for a nationally agreed, bipartisan housing policy that sets sustainable affordability targets based on average income multiples. We need to deflate the housing price bubble through managed policy, rather than waiting for a market implosion.
Alarm Sounded Over Rental Property Shortage and Housing Supply [LINK]
🌯🌯🌯 Queensland Set to Pass New Laws Scrapping Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers Purchasing New Builds [LINK]
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on How to Trim Back Housing Regulations [LINK]
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