Affordable Housing
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Demand-side policy settings designed to lift home ownership rates over the past four decades, have in fact worsened costs for first home buyers in Australia. From a policy perspective, a systemic fall in home ownership is likely to place increasing fiscal pressure on governments and may exacerbate existing economic inequalities as individuals age.
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Housing is a catalyst of growth in our regions; therefore, the lack of housing investment is a handbrake on regional growth.
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Report for Affordable Housing for Generations. This paper proposes a novel approach using a variation of the traditional residual income model to redefine housing unaffordability thresholds. Unlike the conventional approach, where households are assumed to survive on minimal expenses (‘rice and beans lifestyle’), we prioritise the wellbeing of household members and the general economy.
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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the amendments to the Housing Australia Investment Mandate Direction.
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The aim of this study was to understand promising practices, policies and interventions regarding accessible independent housing for people with disabilities.
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This study examines the opportunities for, and benefits of, mixed tenure housing developments in Australia, and in particular how to deliver successful mixed tenure outcomes at a neighbourhood scale.
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This project uses a mixed methods approach, including a review of the literature, an analysis of Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) data for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and interviews with service providers around Boston, to understand the distinct, age-related needs of older adults who utilize the homelessness service system.
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This research aims to identify the factors that govern the spatial location choice of affordable housing. The determinants were derived through an exploratory study of relevant literature studies encompassing different geographical contexts, socio-economic backgrounds, and technological and economic advancement levels.
