Apartment owners in the Brisbane suburb of St Lucia fear a new development nearby will lower their property prices, but urban planners say housing affordability is more important.
State agrees to save Sydney boarding house, if developer is willing to sell
The 28 men, mostly pensioners, in the boarding house in Paddington are facing eviction in February unless the state government and local council can reach an agreement with the developer.
Photo shows Man holds open letter in inside a roomBuyer picks up WA house for $2,000 'on a whim' as councils recoup debts
Abandoned properties being sold by councils present an oasis of affordability for those willing to get their hands dirty.
Photo shows A weathered house with yellow real estate signs on front fenceMaps that show NSW's predicted population changes by suburb come 2034
NSW will have nearly a million more people by 2034 and most of them will be living in Sydney, with no suburbs spared an increase. How the city copes with this uplift in population depends on its ability to use innovative housing and healthier transport, experts say.
Photo shows Photo illustration of Sydney's Crows Nest showing proposed high-rise developments with people to the rightThe keys politicians and experts say can fix WA's housing crisis
Housing is expected to be a key issue in next year's WA election, but experts say neither party's promises will make much difference to those struggling to get a foothold in the market.
Photo shows An aerial shot of the inner-city Perth suburb of Mount HawthornMigration balloons by 80,000 above expectations, adding to housing pressures
A mid-year budget update reveals Australia's net migration will grow above the government's expectations this financial year by 80,000, for a total net migration figure of 340,000, further fuelling debate around the nation's tight housing and rental markets.
Photo shows A crowd of people shopping in Pitt St Mall, Sydney.Weekly rent hits $1,100 in WA city where population predicted to boom
Energy projects in WA's Pilbara are predicted to drive population up 35 per cent by 2030, triggering concerns about spiralling housing costs and worsening service availability.
Photo shows Men in workwear walk down stairs onto an airport tarmac.More people sleeping rough in Victoria's hottest region
A small regional town in Victoria recorded the world's hottest temperature on Monday, prompting concerns for the region's most vulnerable ahead of an expected hot summer.
Photo shows A man with a white beard, hat and sunglasses, looking into the distance, noticeably disheveled, hanging onto a big his objectOne million Australians are negatively gearing, new tax figures show
New Treasury figures show the top tenth of earners are hauling in tens of billions of dollars from tax concessions and loopholes.
Photo shows Houses under construction on a bright, sunny dayWe want to hear how Australia's housing crisis has impacted you. Share your story
Are you affected by the housing crisis in Australia? The issue could be pivotal in next year's federal election and ABC News is asking you to share your housing story.
Photo shows A graphic of a house that is similar to a dolls house with a for sale sign out the frontWould you live in an apartment on top of a Westfield shopping centre?
One of Australia's largest shopping centre operators is exploring whether it can build apartments on 42 of its shopping centres. But while some claim this could help the affordable housing crisis, others have reservations.
Photo shows Hornsy plan graphic with Parramatta Westfield tower plan and Westfield logo under microscope together in graphicEconomists respond to minister insisting house prices shouldn't fall
Last month, Housing Minister Clare O'Neil told triple j that the government wasn't trying to bring down house prices. The interview found a new life online this week, so we asked the experts what they think.
Photo shows A woman with curly blonde hair sitting at a microphone in front of multiple ABC NEWS logos.Musty old tents helping homeless men shelter from the harsh weather
At the Colac Salvos, a project to repair and re-use old tents is bringing shelter to those who are often the hardest to help — the growing population of homeless men.
Photo shows A man with grey dreadlocks cuddles a small white dog smiling with love'I've got my freedom': Anna left an abusive relationship but was trapped by her lease
Anna escaped her abusive partner and moved to Canberra, but she couldn't afford to break the lease on the rental property she and her daughters have lived in for months. Now, a new law will help others like her.
Photo shows The back of a woman's head is photographed. She has long black braids and wears a green dress, standing outside.Chris Minns referred to ICAC over Rosehill deal
The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns' role in a multi-million-dollar housing proposal has been referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 50 seconds.Caravan park resident fighting eviction has case stepped up to Supreme Court
A northern Tasmanian retiree's fight to keep his home after receiving an eviction notice by the owners of the caravan park he resides at continues. If unsuccessful, he could be forced to demolish or abandon his home.
Photo shows A bald man with a white beard and red top sits at a table.'No-one should be forced to stay': Help for victim-survivors to break leases
Laws designed to assist victim-survivors of domestic violence in leaving abusive situations by breaking a lease take effect in the ACT today.
Photo shows Tara Cheyne with red hair and a floral dress speaking.Western Sydney residents slam 'disgusting' airport land offer
Residents sitting on a parcel of land that will host a transport corridor to the new Western Sydney Airport have slammed the government's acquisition offer for their property.
Photo shows Bradfield residents Scott and Joann Lutiger stand at the fence of their property looking at the cameraMinisters meet to tackle 'cunningly designed rip-offs'
Federal Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says state consumer ministers will meet this week discuss ways to stamp out poor behaviour by retirement village operators.
Photo shows A woman with grey hair.Gold Coast outpaces Australian capital city home price growth
Gold Coast property prices have outpaced every Australian capital city over the past five years.
Photo shows The Real Estate Institute of Queensland predicts more people will move to the Gold Coast once the health crisis is overSustainable cardboard homes may provide post-disaster accommodation
Engineers hope easy-to-erect, sustainable cardboard homes may provide the answer to crisis accommodation after floods and bushfires.
Photo shows Three men on the verandah of the post disaster proto type at Southern Cross University