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Why the dream of owning a home is slipping away for many Australians

Published 12 November 2024, 9:04 am
Around a third of Australians rent a home, but it's becoming increasingly difficult for them to make the switch to ownership. It's a dire situation for many, with a survey by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute revealing three out of five renters in Australia say they don't ever expect to own their own homes. So, what are some of the solutions?
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