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Latest news: Housing

Brisbane overtakes Canberra as second-most expensive capital city

The Queensland capital now sits only behind Sydney for median house value as the government pledges more funding to its housing plan in the budget.

Rate hikes divide housing market as ACT property values decline

Amidst Australia's historic two-year rate hike cycle, the property market has become a picture of resilience and decline, showcasing stark contrasts across cities, suburbs, and regions.

Five new public homes in Canberra’s Inner North

Five new energy efficient and accessible public homes have been built in the ACT's Inner North, replacing two outdated dwellings.

Housing crisis set to intensify in ‘unhealthy’ market

Home ownership is drifting out of reach for Australians with no easy fix to deep-seated problems, a government-appointed council has warned.

North Curtin: 1,300 homes planned for former horse paddock

More than 1,300 homes will be built in north Curtin, and the public can have their say on the design of the site.

Phase two of ACT’s Home Energy Support Program underway

86 per cent of public housing tenants reported enhanced comfort thanks to the ACT's energy efficiency program.

ACT politics: Wednesday 10 April

Construction delays, renting, electric buses, healthcare challenges, and legislation for jury reforms and the night-time economy.

ACT Greens launch housing policy

The ACT Greens have launched their first policy platform for the 2024 election: addressing the housing crisis.

ACT Government’s weekly roundup

Record-breaking tourist numbers; Canberra Health Services's research; a dragon boat facility; a playgroup for detainees' children; and more.

ACT Government: Build-to-Rent and buskers

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn will build 54 affordable units in Curtin, and buskers have an easier and safer way to get paid.

ACT Government uses controversial call-in powers for housing

The ACT Government has announced two housing developments. But ACT Labor's use of call-in powers has angered other parties.

New public housing for ACT tenants

Seven new public housing homes will soon be ready for tenants to move into, the ACT Government has announced

ACT Government announces more affordable rental homes

Seventy affordable rental homes will be built as part of a new 140-unit Build‑to‑Rent development in Phillip.

Doors open to housing fund as renters fall behind

A landmark government housing fund has opened its doors to developers as new data shows rental prices grew faster than home values for a second year running.

Government urged to act on rental crisis

Everybody’s Home is urging the Albanese government to act on the rental crisis by listening to the people on the frontline who continue to bear an unaffordable housing market. 

ACT records big drop in first home buyers over September quarter

The ACT had the largest decline in the number of first home buyers, down 17.2 per cent, in Australia over the September quarter, despite housing affordability remaining stable here.

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