Urban Development Institute of Australia says Australia’s housing shortage is expected to deepen as high construction costs, labour shortages and a lack of development-ready land continue to constrain new building activity. Industry forecasts suggest the nation could face a shortfall of around 380,000 homes over the next five years, intensifying pressure on affordability and rental availability in major cities and regional centres.
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