Revealed: Australia's worst electorates for rental stress
A seat-by-seat analysis of housing affordability throughout Australia has revealed the 20 electorates with the highest rental stress.
Retiree home ownership is about to plummet. Soon little more than half will own where they live
new Grattan Institute modelling shows the share of over 65s who own their home will fall from 76 per cent today to 57 per cent by 2056
Simple tips that can deliver impressive savings
If you’re retiree on a budget, finding extra cash can be a real challenge. But there are ways you can still save enough to treat yourself every now and then. Here are nine of them.
Should I rent a room out to make money?
Janne is contemplating renting out a room in her home to help cover maintenance costs – how will this affect her part Age Pension?
Top seven mistakes that can land renters in trouble
Agents and renters won’t always see eye to eye but there are certain obligations that both parties are responsible for. Here are the top seven mistakes that can get renters into trouble.
Is a 15 per cent increase in Rent Assistance enough?
The Productivity Commission has declared that Australia’s social housing is broken and in desperate need of repair and suggests that increased Rent Assistance could solve the problem.
Why rent bidding apps will make the rental market even more unaffordable
A new series of apps that pit renter against renter will only further tip the balance of power in favour of landlords, making it even more difficult to get an affordable house.
No chance of home ownership for over 45s
If you’re over 45 and haven’t yet managed to get your foot on the property ladder, or have fallen off it due to a life event, then you’re probably destined for a life of renting.
Age Pension: how will it be affected by homestay income?
After reading a recent article on YourLifeChoices, Tony would like to know how his Age Pension might be affected by providing homestay to students.
Retirement village rentals
Life in a retirement village is an attractive proposition for many Australians but the cost of buying can be restrictive. Renting is an option to consider but how do you find a suitable village?
The housing affordability crisis
The Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that homelessness has risen by eight per cent over the past five years, despite the Federal Government goal to halve this figure by 2020. Over the last year one in every 98 Australians has requested help from welfare agencies because they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and welfare groups are struggling to keep up with the demand.
