Tag: Housing Affordability
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia confronts Kangaroo Tribe risk as grads rely on parents
Introduction: A new trend takes root in Malaysia Across several high-cost cities in Malaysia, a growing number of university graduates find themselves stranded between sky‑high rents and a shrinking pool of high‑skilled jobs. The result is a phenomenon some experts are calling the “Kangaroo Tribe”—a generation that hops between modest gigs and family support, leaning…
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Malaysia Faces “Kangaroo Tribe” Phenomenon: Graduates Staying with Parents as Costs Soar
Overview: The Emergence of the Kangaroo Tribe in Malaysia In Malaysia, a new social and economic dynamic is taking shape among young graduates. As living costs climb and high-skilled job opportunities remain limited or unevenly distributed, many fresh entrants to the workforce find themselves financially dependent on their parents well into adulthood. This phenomenon, colloquially…
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Lifestyle appeal’: Victorian coastal towns where rents have risen
Rising rents reshape life by the sea Rents across most of Victoria’s coastal regions have climbed over the past year as demand from people seeking a sea-change outpaces the region’s ability to add new rental stock. The shift is redefining who can live near the water and how these communities balance affordability with the lifestyle…
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Cost of Living Crisis in Israel: Middle-Class Strain Reaches Breaking Point
Summary: A Middle-Class Crisis Unfolds Israel’s middle class is under mounting pressure as the cost of living climbs and savings erode. Recent indicators show a troubling pattern: nearly one-third of households report they cannot cover everyday expenses, while a sizable share would struggle to manage an unexpected bill. The trend points to a broader economic…
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NSW Pushes Capital Gains Tax Reform to Bolster Housing Affordability
NSW Government Urges a Rethink of the Capital Gains Tax Discount The New South Wales government has stepped up its push for federal tax reform, arguing that the current capital gains tax (CGT) discount rewards wealthy investors while making homes less affordable for everyday buyers. In a move aligned with broader concerns about housing supply…
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NSW urges rethink of capital gains tax discount to ease housing affordability
NSW urges federal reform of the capital gains tax discount to boost housing affordability The New South Wales government has stepped up its demand for a rethink of Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) treatment to address ongoing housing affordability concerns. In a recent submission to federal Parliament, NSW Treasury argued that the generous CGT discount…
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NSW Urges Rethink on Capital Gains Tax Discount for Housing
NSW Pushes for Tax Reform to Address Housing Affordability The New South Wales government is pressing for a federal rethink of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, arguing that generous rules have contributed to higher property prices and made housing less affordable for first-time buyers. In a sector where affordability gaps are widening, NSW Treasury…
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Ontario Mobile Homeowners Claim Illicit Rent Tactics by Private Equity Park Owner
Overview: A Growing controversy in Ontario’s mobile home parks In several Ontario communities, mobile homeowners and real estate professionals say a private equity firm that owns multiple mobile home parks is using aggressive and potentially illegal tactics to raise lot rents. The escalating rent pressures are turning affordable, long-standing communities into financial strains for many…
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Ontario Mobile Homeowners Allege Illegal Rent Tactics by Park Owner
Ontario Mobile Homeowners allege illegal rent tactics Across Ontario, a growing chorus of mobile homeowners and local Realtors claims that a private equity firm behind several mobile home parks is employing tactics to push lot rents beyond what many residents can afford. Critics say these moves threaten the affordability that drew families and retirees to…
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California Exodus: Not Just Billionaires Are Packing U-Hauls
California’s Migration Reality: It’s Not Only the Ultra-Wealthy Leaving For years, headlines focused on the financial elite steering away from California’s pricey enclaves. But a growing thread in the conversation reveals a different, more widespread story: everyday households, renters, and families loading up U-Hauls and heading to more affordable states. While billionaires often dominate the…