A coalition of community groups went to Parliament House today, demanding an end to no-fault evictions.
Fight for renters rights
Renters gearing up for relief
Will slashing the Capital Gains Tax discount and removing negative gearing have a positive impact on Perth’s disastrous rental market?
Skills flow into WA
Launched in January, Western Australia’s $10,000 Build a Life in WA initiative aims to ease the state’s housing crisis.
Designing out depression
With Perth’s suburban sprawl expanding, experts warn that loneliness and depression will feel right at home. Can we build for a better mood?
No room for generation rent
New statistics show rental affordability is getting worse in WA, with even a room in a share house out of reach for many.
Locked out
With the federal election approaching, there are calls for Stamp Duty reform to help first-time buyers get into the market.
A community concerned
Opponents of the redevelopment of Floreat Forum believe the current plans haven’t been properly thought out.
Grannycore
Young people are hoping to take advantage of WA’s new granny flat laws.
The Disney dream for the Pilbara
Many Pilbara towns were designed to be walkable communities. Now, some advocates say the idea has failed and only consultation can fix it.
Thanks for the HELP
The Federal Budget includes some positive additions for young people, but doesn’t go far enough to address inequality.
Lending a helping home
Federal Labor has announced a new housing scheme ‘Help to Buy’ to encourage Australians to buy their first home.
Common ground not found
The state government has confirmed the location of Mandurah’s new social housing complex, and local residents are unhappy.
Government urged to act on homeless deaths
Homeless Aboriginal protestors are camping outside WA’s parliament calling for more funds to tackle the housing crisis, saying it’s costing lives.
Big house energy
As a Perth family move into a new energy efficient home as part of a 12-month sustainability trial, experts disagree on the best path forward.
Crisis cry for social housing
The Perth mayoral election has renewed debate around the need for more help for the homeless.
Fire demolishes Balcatta townhouse
The cause of the blaze is unknown.
Perth rentals still the cheapest in Australia
Bonanza for Perth renters as prices hit rock bottom.