As developers hoover up public housing and the rental market boils dry, housing insecurity has become the new normal. But is the latest cheap home loan, high density model proposed by the YIMBY movement really the answer? Suzanne James investigates.
YIMBYs
The Yes in My Backyard — YIMBY — movement claims the key to affordable housing is unbridled development, primarily in inner-city locations. Sue Bolton argues that it does not identify the real causes, let alone offer real solutions.
NSW Labor’s plans to address the housing crisis don't include proven measures, such as more public housing, rent controls and removing property investor tax concessions. Andrew Chuter reports.
Declining levels of public housing, non-existent rent controls and annual investor tax concessions are some reasons for the spiralling cost of housing, argues Andrew Chuter.