Tiny 14 sqm homes get the go ahead
If we were to tell you that 14 sqm homes was the future of the Great Australian Dream you would probably get angry and close this article right now. But they aren’t (as far as we know). The Tiny Homes…
Tag Housing affordability
FHBA New Homes of the Week: 27 July 2016 (20th Edition)
This week we showcase our 20th edition (yes it has been 20 weeks already!) of FHBA New Homes of The Week.
First home buyer numbers hit fresh lows
The housing finance data for May 2016 was released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The report showed that the number of first home buyer commitments as a percentage of total owner occupied housing finance commitments fell again (down to 13.9% in…
What the Coalition Election win means for First Home Buyers
On Sunday afternoon Labor Party leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat to Election 2016, 8 days after Australians went to the polling booths, while Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull claimed victory. While vote counting continues, only a Coalition government now seems possible.…
Election 2016: Where are we at in 60 seconds
Who has won? Neither major party has declared victory or defeat yet. Who is likely to win power? It is hard to tell. So far the Coalition has received 4,929,311 votes (50.04%) and the Labor party has received 4,921,187 votes (49.96%)…
Why the Coalition should stop using the same ‘one-liner’ to ‘address’ the housing affordability crisis
On numerous occasions during the 2016 election campaign, various members of the Coalition have been asked to explain what policies or tax reform they will be introducing to address the housing affordability crisis for those aspiring first home buyers that…
Where Can I Find Quality Data in a Hurry?
First home buyers often have to buy their first home in a different area to the area they grew up in. Usually due to affordability reasons. Yet many first home buyers know very little about the areas they are considering moving…
The downward spiral in first home buyer numbers continues
Housing finance data for March 2016 was released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The report showed that the number of first home buyer commitments as a percentage of total owner occupied housing finance commitments fell sharply to 14.2% in…