Category: housing shortage

Voters Should Demand Politicians Address Affordability, Say Experts

The major political parties haven’t adequately addressed Canada’s affordability problems in the election campaign, and voters should demand that politicians tackle issues such as the rising cost of living, housing shortages, and declining economic growth, experts say. According to a poll by Maru Public Opinion published Aug. 19, the top issue for Canadians (28 percent)…


Australian Housing Values Rise to Record Levels as Affordability Crisis Worsens

The value of Australian houses rose by $450 million in the March quarter, the highest rise on record, bringing renewed calls for action to address the growing housing affordability crisis. According to the latest figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian residential dwellings surpassed $8 trillion for the first time. New South Wales…