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Australian Intergenerational Inequality: Housing Crisis at the Forefront
A Resolve Political Monitor poll reveals that Australians widely believe younger generations are disadvantaged, particularly due to unaffordable housing, leading to calls for increased government intervention.
Australian Intergenerational Inequality: Housing Crisis at the Forefront
A Resolve Political Monitor poll reveals that Australians widely believe younger generations are disadvantaged, particularly due to unaffordable housing, leading to calls for increased government intervention.
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28% Bias Score
Soaring Wages in WA Fail to Offset Housing Unaffordability
Despite Western Australia experiencing the fastest wage growth in Australia (3.7 percent), rising house prices and mortgage costs are pushing home affordability down, impacting aspiring homeowners.
Soaring Wages in WA Fail to Offset Housing Unaffordability
Despite Western Australia experiencing the fastest wage growth in Australia (3.7 percent), rising house prices and mortgage costs are pushing home affordability down, impacting aspiring homeowners.
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20% Bias Score
Stricter House-Sharing Rules Reflecting UK Housing Crisis
Increased restrictions on house-sharing, such as limitations on working from home and kitchen use, are appearing on SpareRoom, reflecting the unaffordable housing market and tenant anxieties in the UK.
Stricter House-Sharing Rules Reflecting UK Housing Crisis
Increased restrictions on house-sharing, such as limitations on working from home and kitchen use, are appearing on SpareRoom, reflecting the unaffordable housing market and tenant anxieties in the UK.
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20% Bias Score
Australia Lowers Deposit Requirements for First-Home Buyers
The Australian government announced that it will bring forward its first home buyer support scheme, enabling buyers to purchase homes with as little as a 5 percent deposit starting October 1, 2023, instead of January 2026.
Australia Lowers Deposit Requirements for First-Home Buyers
The Australian government announced that it will bring forward its first home buyer support scheme, enabling buyers to purchase homes with as little as a 5 percent deposit starting October 1, 2023, instead of January 2026.
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48% Bias Score
Soaring Spanish Room Rental Costs Impact Students and Young Workers
The average cost of a shared room in Spain is €420 per month (Q2 2025), exceeding €500 in Madrid and Barcelona, while the yearly increase is 5%. This impacts young workers and students significantly, given that the cost is almost one-third of the minimum wage or the equivalent of a couple's monthly ...
Soaring Spanish Room Rental Costs Impact Students and Young Workers
The average cost of a shared room in Spain is €420 per month (Q2 2025), exceeding €500 in Madrid and Barcelona, while the yearly increase is 5%. This impacts young workers and students significantly, given that the cost is almost one-third of the minimum wage or the equivalent of a couple's monthly ...
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32% Bias Score
Australia Fast-Tracks 5% Deposit Homebuyer Scheme
Australia's 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers will launch in October 2025, three months earlier than planned, aiming to assist 70,000 people in its first year, with increased price caps and government-backed guarantees to reduce the deposit barrier and boost homeownership.
Australia Fast-Tracks 5% Deposit Homebuyer Scheme
Australia's 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers will launch in October 2025, three months earlier than planned, aiming to assist 70,000 people in its first year, with increased price caps and government-backed guarantees to reduce the deposit barrier and boost homeownership.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Housing Market Shows Regional Disparities Amidst Resurgence
Canada's housing market is experiencing a resurgence in sales, but prices vary significantly across regions, with Toronto and Vancouver declining while others see double-digit gains; the new Build Canada Homes agency aims to address affordability issues.
Canada Housing Market Shows Regional Disparities Amidst Resurgence
Canada's housing market is experiencing a resurgence in sales, but prices vary significantly across regions, with Toronto and Vancouver declining while others see double-digit gains; the new Build Canada Homes agency aims to address affordability issues.
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28% Bias Score
Canada's Limited GST Rebate on New Homes: A Narrow Approach to Housing Affordability
The Canadian government's proposed GST rebate for new homes, while a step towards affordability, is limited to first-time homebuyers purchasing primary residences under $1 million, impacting only a small percentage of new housing units and potentially hindering its effectiveness.
Canada's Limited GST Rebate on New Homes: A Narrow Approach to Housing Affordability
The Canadian government's proposed GST rebate for new homes, while a step towards affordability, is limited to first-time homebuyers purchasing primary residences under $1 million, impacting only a small percentage of new housing units and potentially hindering its effectiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Soaring Rental Prices in Spain Force Renters to Compete for Limited Housing
Spain's rental market is experiencing a significant surge in prices, particularly in major cities, creating intense competition among renters, especially students and healthcare workers, as they struggle to find affordable long-term housing after the summer break.
Soaring Rental Prices in Spain Force Renters to Compete for Limited Housing
Spain's rental market is experiencing a significant surge in prices, particularly in major cities, creating intense competition among renters, especially students and healthcare workers, as they struggle to find affordable long-term housing after the summer break.
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24% Bias Score
Inner-City Population Decline Amidst Housing Density Battles
Inner-city areas in Sydney and Melbourne, resisting increased housing density, are losing younger residents and experiencing population aging, while outer suburbs are rapidly growing, creating infrastructure strain and highlighting a conflict between urban planning and community opposition.
Inner-City Population Decline Amidst Housing Density Battles
Inner-city areas in Sydney and Melbourne, resisting increased housing density, are losing younger residents and experiencing population aging, while outer suburbs are rapidly growing, creating infrastructure strain and highlighting a conflict between urban planning and community opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis: Tax Breaks Fuel Inequity
Australia's housing crisis is worsening, with a projected shortfall of over 260,000 homes by 2029, driven by generous tax breaks for property investors that create inequitable outcomes and unaffordable housing prices; the government's home guarantee scheme is also under scrutiny.
Australia's Housing Crisis: Tax Breaks Fuel Inequity
Australia's housing crisis is worsening, with a projected shortfall of over 260,000 homes by 2029, driven by generous tax breaks for property investors that create inequitable outcomes and unaffordable housing prices; the government's home guarantee scheme is also under scrutiny.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands to Phase Out Mortgage Tax Deduction, Impacting Homebuyers
The Netherlands plans to gradually eliminate its mortgage interest tax deduction over 8-20 years, potentially increasing monthly mortgage payments by €300-€500 for new buyers and freeing up €11.2 billion in government revenue.
Netherlands to Phase Out Mortgage Tax Deduction, Impacting Homebuyers
The Netherlands plans to gradually eliminate its mortgage interest tax deduction over 8-20 years, potentially increasing monthly mortgage payments by €300-€500 for new buyers and freeing up €11.2 billion in government revenue.
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44% Bias Score
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