Understanding the risk of asbestos to save lives

Understanding the risk of asbestos to save lives

Australians are being urged to respect the risk of asbestos exposure and ensure they are staying safe. This week (20-26 November) is National Asbestos Awareness Week. As part of the week-long program, the Asbestos Education Committee is asking all home-owners, tradies...
Understanding Australia’s housing supply crisis

Understanding Australia’s housing supply crisis

Housing supply continues to be impacted by Australia’s cost of living crisis. New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests that Australia will need to significantly increase its housing supply to meet demands from a growing population over the...
Take advantage of the Home Guarantee Scheme

Take advantage of the Home Guarantee Scheme

As the “great Australian dream” of home ownership is slipping further away from most of us,  the federal government recently expanded the criteria of the Home Guarantee Scheme.  These new measures, which actively address the ongoing housing crisis, include changes to...
First home buyers impacted by the pandemic

First home buyers impacted by the pandemic

The dream of owning a home has become increasingly elusive for first home buyers (FHBs), and experts point to Australian government intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic as a significant factor. A recent study on FHBs highlights the potential consequences of...