About two-thirds of the experts polled picked "ease planning restrictions" as one of the most important fixes. Almost as many picked "provide more public housing". canberratimes.com.au/story/8733865/…

New figures from CoreLogic Australia show national rental growth is slowing for the first time in 3 years. Rent only increased by 0.1% in the 12 months to July. Property analysts say it could be a sign of good things to come for renters. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1… via ABC Australia

56% of voters support the government’s ban on no-grounds evictions, while only 23% are opposed to enforcing tighter rules around how a tenant can be forced out of a rental property. smh.com.au/politics/nsw/n…

Earlier this week we had the privilege of attending the 2024 Hunter Homeless Connect Day. The event was an opportunity to connect with our community members in need.

There's only 25 tickets left for our Lunch for the Stars with Jana Pittman! The sports-themed fundraising event will be held at Noah's on the Beach, Newcastle, on the 13th of September, to raise money for Grow a Star. Be quick! Get your tickets now, here: events.humanitix.com/lunch-for-the-…

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We were delighted for our Community Participation Officer, Luke, who won the Community Service Award at the Cessnock Business Chamber awards last week. So well deserved, congratulations Luke!

To celebrate 'Dog Appreciation Day', our Newcastle Community Participation Officer, Meg, invited local Home in Place tenants on a dog walk through the park 🐶

We desperately need more social and affordable housing in Australia, and scrapping the HAFF would seriously inhibit our ability to deliver them.

Australian renters still vulnerable one year one from National Cabinet reforms. The full report from National Shelter and NARO is available below

Striking results from the Better Renting survey! 76% of renters said they were cutting back on heating/cooling due to energy costs. This wouldn't be such a problem, except the rental homes are so substandard. Only 25% of people say they have adequate ceiling insulation.

The shadow assistant minister for home ownership, Senator Andrew Bragg, said the Coalition would consider docking GST payments to the states to encourage them to build more houses. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0… via ABC Australia 🖊️ Maani Truu

Commonwealth Rent Assistance is set to get another 10% boost.

We are so proud of our SDA residents, Jamieson Leeson, for winning a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in individual BC3 Boccia. We'll be cheering her on is the upcoming pairs events, too!

The Greens have proposed a national watchdog to fine landlords who breach tough rules including guaranteed tenancy renewal. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0… via ABC Australia 🖊️ Tom Crowley

40-50% rent increases in three years - How are people meant to afford this?!

Yesterday our Mid Coast Community Participation Officer, Michelle, invited local Home in Place tenants on a dog walk by the sea 🐶

Imagine if all Australian homes were fit for purpose: healthy, affordable to run and climate-resilient. This is the housing we need, but for many it is not the housing we have, nor is it the housing we are building. AHURI theconversation.com/how-to-get-the… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Home in Place Tenant Newsletter MYPLACE ISSUE 10 🏠 - mailchi.mp/homeinplace/ho…

The federal government has proposed increasing the number of affordable rental properties, but its bill to achieve this faces an uncertain future with opinions split down party lines. Property Council of Australia CHIA National Shelter kyfreepress.com.au/national/calls… kyfreepress.com.au