Whiskers 🇦🇺Nov 1
Credit to the #SouthAustralia Government and councils for mooting this idea. Will be difficult to implement and enforce but it's a step forward
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-02/mount-gambier-council-short-stay-rates-airbnb-changes/105943950
#housingshortage #rentalstress
Plan to apply commercial council rates for short-stay rentals sparks debate

A council in South Australia wants to charge short-stay rentals such as AirBnBs at a higher rate, saying they act as businesses. 

ABC News
Show thread☮ ♥ ♬ 🧑‍💻Apr 20

Day 22 cont 💰💰💰💰💰🏘️🏠🏡🏠🏠🏡🏡🏡

“Advocates wonder why the new commitments have targeted a small number of first home buyers over the larger number of lower-income people living in #RentalStress. And industry experts warn the situation has become so dire, they are only seeing #DINKS (dual income, no kids) or people with #inheritance make it on to the #PropertyLadder.”

#AusPol / #LNP / #Labor / #Liberal / #Nationals / #HousingEmergency / #Housing / #renting <https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/19/housing-affordability-income-stress-saving-deposit-labor-coalition-policy-federal-election>

Melbourne nurse Sarah is trying to save for a home near work – neither party’s housing plan will get her any closer

The major parties are competing for first home buyers’ votes with a range of promises. But who will they actually help?

The Guardian
Imogen Nov 22, 2024
Rental affordability for #JobSeekers is now non-existent. Australia we have an enormous problem. #Housingcrisis. Rental prices are up in most capital cities and Sydney and Perth prices place people on the median income in #rentalstress. Increase CRA and #CapRentsNow #auspol #HousingForAll 🏡
Diana GreenhalghAug 11, 2024

Putting this into the ether. @retrosponge & I desperately need a home to share. 1-2 bd (1bd + den even) that's:

-pet friendly (cat)
-accessible (NO stairs, entries/halls wheelchair friendly, proper tub size, & in-suite laundry)
-proper ventilation (able to circulate air cool place down)
-in White Rock or South Surrey (because all our medical care is here)
-~$1600/month (we're both disabled w. limited income)

#MutualAidRequest #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #BC #GVA #Disabled #RentalStress