It will take years for much touted new supply to actually filter into the housing system and be available - this budget is missing immediate relief for those languishing on social housing waiting list, what about rent caps, subsidies and support for those struggling now?
19.09.2023 10:20 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 2 π 1
Renters are being hit hardest - as are those who are homeless or facing risk of homelessness and yet what is being offered to invest in social housing and specialist homelessness services has been described by Homelessness NSW as little more than window dressing...
19.09.2023 10:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 4
The state budget is entirely dependent on increasing house prices - pushing house prices up improves NSW budget position, the budget has been saved by the housing crisis - and yet who is 'saved' and who 'pays' for this incredibly cooked system?!
19.09.2023 10:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 4 π 6
According to NSW Budget released today, the Govt is making $14.4 billion in new revenue from property taxes due to astronomically high housing prices - and yet this Minns Labor Govt has announced today they are spending a measly $224 million on an emergency housing package...π§΅
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