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The silent crisis exacerbated: Is slow tech adoption potentially deepening Australia’s housing shortage?

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The housing affordability crisis in Australia is reaching alarming levels. Based on projections from the State of the Nation’s Housing Report 2022-23, over 1.8 million new households are expected to form across Australia between 2023 and 2033. This growth is set to worsen the existing housing deficit, with an estimated cumulative shortfall of approximately 106,300 … Continued

Blake Mariner Named Newest Partner of Highland Property Group

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Highland’s Head of New Business, Blake Mariner, who this year was awarded Business Development Manager of The Year at the Real Estate Business [REB] Awards 2024, has just been announced as the newest Partner at Highland. After 10 years with the company this is yet another great advancement in Mr Mariner’s career, after his elevation … Continued

It’s all systems go for VR Real Estate Auctions this weekend. Another Webtron industry 1st.

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Melbourne, 27.04.2024 – Ray White Cheltenham, in collaboration with Webtron Online Auction Software, is hosting a world real-estate auction first this Saturday 11am April 27 in Elwood, Victoria. WHO: Ray White Cheltenham master auctioneer Greg Brydon. Furthermore Greg is the 2023 REIV & Ray White Australian Auctioneer of the Year and will be donning the goggles to … Continued

New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout

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Media release | Wednesday, April 24 2024 A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding. New government data shows progress to reduce the social housing waitlist is stalling. By the end of March, there … Continued

Suburbtrends Rental Rewind: 3 Years of Vanishing Affordable Rentals

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Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: April 24, 2024 Suburbtrends Rental Rewind: 3 Years of Vanishing Affordable Rentals Recent analysis by Suburbtrends, reveals a sharp decline in the availability of rentals priced at $400 per week or less, presenting significant challenges for low-income earners across Australia’s urban and regional markets. Kent Lardner, founder of Suburbtrends, describes the … Continued

Report underscores desperate need for more social housing

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Everybody’s Home is urging the federal government to boost social housing in its upcoming Budget, as a new report paints a dire picture of rental affordability across the country.    Anglicare’s Rental Affordability Snapshot lays bare a harsh reality: affordable rentals are almost non-existent for those on income support, and scarce for full-time minimum wage … Continued

Legacy of Family Values Continues with Highland Expansion

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Highland Property Group has today announced the expansion of the Highland brand into the Inner West with the merger with the Kallin family. The formation of Highland Inner West bridges the gap between the Eastern Suburbs and Highland Double Bay to the Sutherland Shire where Highland CEO and founder, David Highland first established the Highland … Continued

CHIA Vic applauds Mornington Peninsula’s visionary housing strategy

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Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic) applauds a local council’s move to advance plans for developer contributions to help build hundreds of social housing dwellings.   Mornington Peninsula Shire resolved to release a plan to boost social housing supply in the area by requiring property developers of new developments to provide a modest contribution … Continued

Affordable Coastal Havens: Australia’s Top 50 Suburbs to Downsize Near the Beach for Under $1M

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Affordable Coastal Havens: The Top 50 Suburbs for Beachside Downsizing Under $1M April 17th, 2024 For Immediate Release Today, Property Credit is excited to release its latest report, “Affordable Coastal Havens: The Top 50 Suburbs for Beachside Downsizing Under $1M,” meticulously crafted for those aiming to downsize while enjoying the allure of coastal living in … Continued

Support grows for social housing

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Consensus is building for more public and community housing as voters list increased investment in social housing as a top priority, Everybody’s Home said.   This week’s Essential poll shows the majority of voters want the housing system to change, with social housing as the most popular solution.    The latest Director Sentiment Index survey … Continued