Alan Morris

2 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Matt Garrow |Matthew Hall |Alan Morris |Hal Pawson |Jago Dodson |Liam J Davies

This federal election, both major parties have offered a “grab bag” of policy fixes for Australia’s stubborn housing affordability crisis. But there are still two big policy elephants in the room, which neither side wants to touch. The first is negative gearing. This can apply to business losses relating to any investment. But in the context of housing, it allows property investors to claim annual losses incurred renting out an investment property as deductions against their taxable income.

Nov 19, 2024 | publicaccountant.com.au | Alan Morris

The children of parents who have paid off their mortgage and have disposal income are far more likely to become home owners. They will be better off as a result. On the other side of the coin, a growing proportion of young Australians feel they will never be in a position to buy a home and will be lifelong private renters. It has been powerfully argued that an overly generous tax regime has fuelled the housing crisis.

Sep 14, 2024 | econotimes.com | Alan Morris

Australia’s deep housing crisis is causing enduring and widespread harm. A key impact is that it is increasing inequality. The children of parents who have paid off their mortgage and have disposal income are far more likely to become home owners. They will be better off as a result. On the other side of the coin, a growing proportion of young Australians feel they will never be in a position to buy a home and will be lifelong private renters.

Sep 12, 2024 | theconversation.com | Alan Morris

Australia’s deep housing crisis is causing enduring and widespread harm. A key impact is that it is increasing inequality. The children of parents who have paid off their mortgage and have disposal income are far more likely to become home owners. They will be better off as a result. On the other side of the coin, a growing proportion of young Australians feel they will never be in a position to buy a home and will be lifelong private renters.

Feb 29, 2024 | theconversation.com | Alan Morris

For people on the long social housing waiting list, getting into secure, affordable housing is life-changing. Our study starkly illustrates what a difference it makes. We interviewed people who were on the waiting list, and again about a year later. Some had moved into social housing and told us how it had transformed their lives.