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Industry pans early release superannuation policy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022
... aspiration of many thousands of families who want to buy a home." Despite the government's enthusiasm for the housing affordability scheme, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said such a policy would be ineffective in improving ...

CPI sees greatest jump since 2000

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022
... Groves, president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, said the data foreshadows a major decline in housing affordability as increases to the cash rate are now imminent, placing pressure on mortgages and impacting affordability for first home buyers. ...

Budget targets home ownership rates

TOM WATSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... people have chosen to move to regional areas over the last two years to build a new life, placing pressure on housing affordability in these areas. Supporting home building at the same time as supporting people re-enter the housing market can make a ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... concession card, will also receive a one-off $250 payment aimed at easing cost of living pressure. With housing affordability remaining a contentious issue in Australia's capital cities, the LNP will seek to appease voters with recommitments to three ...

Tough news for those already doing it tough

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... permanent, noting that those on the JobSeeker payment - especially those in capital cities - face extreme housing affordability pressures. The COVID-19 additional payments for those on JobSeeker were phased out, with the additional payment reducing to ...

Super should help secure home loans: Inquiry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
The inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia has recommended first home buyers be able to use their superannuation as collateral for a home. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue tabled its report following ...

Brokers warn of looming disaster

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
... commissioned a survey, conducted by research firm McCrindle, to assess the impact a rate rise would have on housing affordability. When asked if rising interest rates would put pressure on their financial position, 66% of respondents agreed either strongly ...

Tax incentive could boost affordable housing: ISA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 27 SEP 2021
In its submission to the federal government's inquiry into housing affordability, Industry Super Australia has suggested superannuation funds could play a key role in creating more affordable housing. "Simply increasing overall housing stock will not ...

Tempered positivity post-pandemic: Experts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... funds are poised to be a part of as it focuses on long-term solutions to problems like climate change and housing affordability. Meanwhile, Schroder head of fixed income and multi-asset Simon Doyle argued global debt and low interest rates have resulted ...

Super for house deposits will push up prices: ASFA

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
... distortionary effect on demand. These are the real issues that must be tackled to generate improvements in housing affordability." Australia currently has $3 trillion in superannuation assets, and $7.4 trillion in residential real estate assets. ASFA ...