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25 years into a new century and housing is less affordable than ever

Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Housing and Economic Security, Grattan Institute

Of all the problems facing Australia today, few have worsened so rapidly in the past 25 years as housing affordability.

Housing has become more and more expensive – to rent or buy – and home ownership continues to fall among poorer Australians of all ages.

Housing makes up most of Australia’s wealth, so more expensive homes...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
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Five tips to navigate hectic city life while trying to run a business
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Delight Guests With Unique Amenities: Elevate Your Hospitality Business
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The rules for Afterpay, Zip and other 'buy now, pay later' providers are changing. What it means for you, and…
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Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

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MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

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AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

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Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

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Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

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Workplace DMs, Reinvented: Deputy Messaging, Purpose-Built For Shift-Based Teams

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