Tag: Housing Affordability
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Radical Plan to Expand Australia’s Capital Cities and Cut Home Prices
What the plan proposes Urban planners and policy analysts are weighing a bold proposal to rethink how and where homes can be built in Australia’s capital cities. The core idea is simple but transformative: allow three-storey apartment buildings and townhouses to be constructed anywhere within the major metropolitan areas of Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide,…
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Radical plan to revamp Australia’s capital cities could shave $100,000 off house prices
Overview of the proposal A bold, contents-based proposal aims to radically alter how Australia’s capital cities are built. By allowing three-storey apartment blocks and townhouses to be constructed across the major metropolitan areas, proponents say the plan could unlock tens of thousands of new homes each year, drive down rents, and bring city living within…
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Three-Storey Housing Plan Near CBD to Add 67,000 Homes
Introduction: A bold shift in Australia’s housing approach A new, radical plan is circulating in policy circles: allow three-storey apartments and townhouses to be built anywhere within Australia’s capital cities. Proponents argue the approach could yield up to 67,000 additional homes each year, bring rents down, and give young Australians a real chance to live…
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Mamdani Projected to Win NYC Mayor Race, Sparking a New Debate in Democratic Politics
Early Projections Signal a Historic NYC Mayoral Outcome In a landmark development for New York City politics, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat born in Uganda, is projected to win the city’s race for mayor. The early returns from polling sites and vote tallies in several boroughs pointed toward a decisive victory for Mamdani, whose campaign…
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SA Liberals Propose 2041 Stamp Duty Phase-Out Ahead of March Election
What the policy promises South Australia’s Liberal Party has unveiled a high-profile pledge to gradually eliminate stamp duty by the year 2041, should they win the upcoming March election. The ambitious plan aims to replace a revenue source traditionally tied to property transactions with alternate funding streams or reforms that supporters say will improve housing…
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SA Liberals promise to phase out stamp duty by 2041 amid election clash
South Australia’s Liberal plan to phase out stamp duty by 2041 The South Australian Liberal Party has unveiled a bold policy: if elected in March, it would gradually phase out stamp duty over the next two decades, finishing the removal by 2041. The promise is a cornerstone of their economic platform, aimed at boosting housing…
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New York City Mayoral Election Results: What the Victory Means for the City’s Future
Overview of the NYC Mayoral Election Results The results of the New York City mayoral race are shaping the trajectory of one of the world’s most important urban centers. With a diverse electorate and a wide range of policy concerns, the election outcome offers a signal about public priorities, from public safety and affordable housing…
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Poll shows Zohran Mamdani’s lead narrowing in NYC mayoral race during final weekend of early voting
Overview: A tightening lead as early voting concludes The race for New York City’s next mayor entered a pivotal stretch over the final weekend of early voting, with new data suggesting that Zohran Mamdani’s previously pronounced lead may be narrowing. The latest poll figures, released ahead of Election Day, reflect a contest that remains fluid…
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Sharing Experiences: Navigating Australia’s Housing Market in 2025
Introduction: A Snapshot of the Australian Housing Landscape Many Australians are weighing the options between buying their first home and securing a stable, affordable rental. The housing market has shifted in recent years, with rising prices in major cities and fluctuating interest rates testing both prospective buyers and renters. For households at the outset of…
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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa Spar in New York City Mayoral Debate
First Debate Sparks a Three-Way Showdown in NYC’s Mayoral Race New York City’s mayoral contest kicked off its televised debate season with a high-stakes exchange among three frontrunners: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. The event, held on stage before a national audience, addressed pressing urban concerns—from crime and policing to affordability and transit—while…