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More people considering a regional move as experts warn about infrastructure needs

More people considering a regional move as experts warn about infrastructure needs

Paramedics and teachers are moving from cities to regional areas for better lifestyle and community. Housing shortages are a concern and long term plan needed.

Perth residents spending 30 per cent of income on housing, as city named least affordable for renters

Perth residents spending 30 per cent of income on housing, as city named least affordable for renters

Perth is now Australia's least affordable rental city, with rents surging 43% in a decade. Many tenants face poor conditions and high costs.

Potentially sensitive customer information allegedly stolen from Melbourne real estate agency Nelson Alexander

Potentially sensitive customer information allegedly stolen from Melbourne real estate agency Nelson Alexander

Melbourne real estate agency theft: Tenant/landlord data stolen from old files. Police charged man, some docs recovered. Data breach exposed personal info.

Perth becomes most expensive capital city to rent

Perth becomes most expensive capital city to rent

Perth's rent went from most to least affordable in 4 years due to population growth, low supply & investors. Residents face housing struggles. Action is needed.

First home buyers allowed to rent out a room under new changes in Queensland

First home buyers allowed to rent out a room under new changes in Queensland

Queensland's Labor government quietly adopted an LNP policy before the election allowing first-time buyers to rent rooms while keeping stamp duty discounts. The LNP will make the rule permanent.

House prices rise just 0.1 per cent in weakest result since January 2023, CoreLogic data shows

House prices rise just 0.1 per cent in weakest result since January 2023, CoreLogic data shows

Australian house price growth is slowing, with a potential fall next year despite predicted rate cuts. Melbourne and Sydney lead quarterly declines. Inventory up, rent flat.