City Futures Research Centre

sign of lease at front of old residential house

Now is the time for governments to review tenancy laws to better protect tenants.

A one-way sign with building development behind

While the Productivity Commission’s critique of the national housing agreement is justified, its faith in the market is not. The Albanese government is right to invest in building social housing.

protester holding a rent control now sign at a housing crisis rally

Regulating rent increases could provide cost-of-living relief for those feeling the biggest squeeze.

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UNSW and partners launch a data-driven toolkit that rapidly calculates property valuations to inform urban development.

Vice Chancellor and President of UNSW, Professor Brungs, Professor Claire Annesley, Dean of UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture and Minister for Cities Rob Stokes

The Institute brings together diverse perspectives, expertise and experiences to solve the biggest challenges facing our cities. 

Toddlers playing with toys indoors

Re-envisioning who belongs in apartments will contribute to better city planning, says an urban cultural geographer at UNSW.

close up of a real estate sign board with text for sale among suburban houses

The $20 billion spent on assistance may have benefited existing home owners more than new home owners, a new report finds.

social housing apartment tower block against a blue sky

Australian state governments are struggling to meet growing demand for low-cost housing as cost-of-living pressure rises.

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Finding stable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing prison leavers. Access to public housing flattens the curve on recidivism.

high-speed rail train

Land value growth could be used to fund the proposed high-speed rail network on the east coast of Australia, UNSW research shows.

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