Tag: National Housing Accord
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Why the National Housing Accord Isn’t Fixing Australia’s Affordability Crisis Yet
Understanding the National Housing Accord’s ambitions Three years into Australia’s National Housing Accord, the landmark agreement between all levels of government, super funds, and housing industry bodies appears to be delivering more headlines than homes. The objective—deliver 1.2 million new dwellings over five years, equating to about 240,000 a year—has run into the stubborn reality…
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Why Australia’s National Housing Accord Won’t Fix Affordability Without Controlling Demand
Intro: A plan built on supply alone Australia’s National Housing Accord aims to boost affordability by increasing the supply of homes. Signed in October 2022 by the federal government, nine super funds, and housing industry bodies, the pact has consistently promised improvement in affordability as the nation ramps up construction. Yet, three years on, affordability…
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Can Australia Fix Housing Affordability with Supply Alone? The National Housing Accord’s Slow Start
Is the National Housing Accord Enough to Fix Affordability? Three years into Australia’s National Housing Accord, the country is still wrestling with rising prices and a stubborn affordability gap. Signed in October 2022 by all levels of government, nine superannuation funds, and housing industry bodies, the accord aimed to unlock the supply side of the…