Not-for-profit housing will mean big returns for the most disadvantaged

With a shortage of dwellings predicted to reach 600,000 by 2030, the time has come for large-scale co-operation, writes Andrew McAnulty. Australia has a shortage of about 215,000 dwellings, which means there are many more households than there are homes for them. On present trends, the number is expected to grow to more than 600,000 by 2030. Those were the sobering findings of the annual State of Supply Report released by the National Housing Supply Council before Christmas.  Read More...