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The government wants to increase home ownership. But life is tough for many new homeowners

The government wants to increase home ownership. But life is tough for many new homeowners

Australia has long romanticised home ownership. But with evidence linking mortgage stress to poor mental health, we can’t forget people once they...

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?

And what might it mean for renters – especially rental housing supply and prices – if the government does tackle negative gearing?

28.04.2026 20

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Will Help to Buy give first home buyers a leg up? Here’s what we can learn from the UK

The government’s scheme will open to applications soon, promising to help thousands get onto the property ladder. How have similar schemes worked...

26.11.2025 10

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Australian parents are helping their kids buy a first home with less money, but more rent-free  living

Half of parents in a recent survey said they’d helped out financially in some way – but some could afford much more than others.

01.09.2025 30

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.

15.04.2025 20

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Rachel Ong Viforj

Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here’s 5 ideas

Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.

14.04.2025 20

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Rachel Ong Viforj