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Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... households in others. Homeownership is another factor driving inequality. Currently, a 34-percentage point gap in home ownership rates exists between the richest and poorest households. "Not owning a home has large implications - particularly as a driver ...

Treasury urged to consider housing in super objective

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... to ensure the aim is to "help Australians have a genuinely successful retirement", a key component of which is home ownership, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says. In its submission on the topic, REIA said Treasury must look at the bigger ...

Super funds have the power to make change: Advocates

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... rental obligations. "It's increasing significantly and that's two cohorts, people who couldn't afford to get into home ownership and those who did own a home and have had to sell up because they can't maintain those payments," she said. It's here that ...

AustralianSuper invests in build-to-rent-to-own affordable housing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... receive the added benefit of financial coaching and education, which helps to prepare them for the step into future home ownership." AustralianSuper's commitment to Assemble's housing mandate with these three major acquisitions marks an important ...

What "wealthy" means to Australians: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... wealth. The report highlights the rise of individualism and how its led to a broader definition of wealth beyond just home ownership, which was a singular pursuit of previous generations. Financial flexibility and the ability to pursue passions and support ...

Household Capital partners with Genworth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2022
... mission as a long-standing expert and major player in the Australian mortgage market is to deliver the benefits of home ownership to Australians throughout life." "Genworth have a real appetite to deliver the benefits of home ownership not just for first ...

Foreign investment fees to double

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2022
... foreign investment in Australia," Chalmers said. "Tackling housing affordability and helping more Australians into home ownership is a significant challenge and it's one this government takes seriously."

Social impact fund to target essential workers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
... unlocking capital to address the biggest issue facing our customers," he said. "Australia has high obstacles to home ownership, and we believe financial institutions owe it to their customers to find solutions - as a member-owned bank this is exactly ...

Retirement Income Covenant a win for advisers - but for how long?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
... strategies do not take into account the personal circumstances of members such as risk tolerance, external assets, home ownership, health, eligibility for the age pension and relationship status," Equipsuper chief executive Scott Cameron says. "Without ...

NSW to introduce options for first home buyers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... and saving 15%, the government said. Premier Dominic Perrottet said one of the government's priorities is to make home ownership a reality for more NSW families. "We want to lower the barriers to owning a home for first home buyers seeking a place of ...