Spanish protesters are demanding that their government ban the country's speculative housing market, ruled by private equity "vulture" funds.

Renew has done the modelling and released new research on mandatory energy efficiency standards in NSW that demonstrates with the right finance models and potentially support from governments (as is o...

In much of the world, owning a lakeside home is desirable. But in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht, residents live within the lake itself, with houses on their own impossibly skinny islands: The unique ge...

Some people are choosing tiny homes over the traditional Australian dream. Could smaller mean smarter?

Explore the enchanting world of tiny homes on and around the Gold Coast. Find captivating tiny house accommodations ranging from tranquil forest retreats to cosy mountain dwellings.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle has intensified into a category five system and is expected to cross the coast tomorrow morning. Follow live

100 residents now own the island they live on—not some billionaire.

A David and Goliath battle is playing out on the multi-million-dollar shores of the Noosa River, where dozens of houseboat residents say they are being forced out and potentially into financial ruin.

Experts share how to keep cool this summer — smart home hacks, indoor greenery and safe spots for your pets, without breaking the bank.

It turns out asking “Are you happy with your home?” yields a very different answer than “Are you happy with your life?”

Fast to build, eco-friendly and affordable: modular and pre-fabricated homes have been touted as a possible solution to Australia's housing crisis, but manufacturers and suppliers say changes are need...

Amazon is selling a portable tiny house with solar panels on the roof, two bedrooms, and a spacious front porch. Learn more about this tiny home that’s available at Amazon now for less than $11,000.

A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housin...

Shellharbour Council approves a plan for a tiny homes planning pathway which it says could be adopted statewide, as owners face uncertainty around legal installation.

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One of Australia’s biggest sustainability gatherings at Lake Macquarie's Speers Point Park

A Facebook post offering women $55,000 to build their first home looked like a scam. But 15 women took the chance to go from homeless to home owner.

We create custom small residential projects and plan packages with a focus on a smaller greener footprint. A deliberate shift from excessive home design.

Evrim Sen's tiny house on wheels has allowed her to have the serene and idyllic lifestyle she'd always dreamed of. But a council will see that come to an abrupt end.

Evrim Sen's tiny house on wheels has allowed her to have the serene and idyllic lifestyle she'd always dreamed of. But a council will see that come to an abrupt end.

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More than 2.3 million renters in NSW will be better off thanks to the latest round of changes to rental laws which will help create a fairer rental market, including ending ‘no-grounds’ evictions and ...

Many hoped that interest rate cuts could make housing more affordable. But cheaper money for housing, amid a market with high demand and low supply, will keep fuelling property prices.

Manu's tiny home saved him after catastrophic bushfires. But legislation means he may have to demolish it — and that could leave him homeless.

Step inside – or is it outside? – Cabin Anna, an incredible modular design by Caspar Schols that takes reconnecting to nature to a whole new level.

The French and Moroccan-inspired newly built farmhouse of photographer Jamie Green and creative consultant Lisa Green near Bryon Bay.

We can make 2025 the Renters' Election. Take the Renter Pledge and commit to use your vote to fix renting.

Get Tickets on Humanitix - 2025 SHD Webinar: Small & Affordable: Exploring Tiny Homes, Co-Housing, and Secondary Dwellings hosted by Renew . Online. Tuesday 20th May 2025. Find event information.

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The country that brought us IKEA and flatpack furniture is now building flatpack homes in less than a week. Could Sweden’s prefabricated houses be the answer to Australia’s housing supply crisis?

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A week-long initiative elevating Sydney's role in global climate action is on its way for March 2025! Led by the community, for the climate.

Progress is being made to better protect renters' data and make applications fairer, but experts say it may not be enough to shift the power imbalance between estate agents and tenants.

Two-thirds of retired renters are in poverty, according to new analysis from the Grattan Institute, with calls for the major parties to increase Rent Assistance to ease the burden.

Two in three retirees who rent in the private market live in poverty and half of older renters have less than $25,000 in savings, according to a new report.

Project providing subsidies to install solar batteries and electric appliances part of Labor deal with crossbenchers

I’m not an environmentalist, I’m a pragmatist. I know that clean, renewable energy makes the most sense for Australia.

Project providing subsidies to install solar batteries and electric appliances part of Labor deal with crossbenchers

This prefabricated shipping container house on the Great Ocean Road reveals how a small space can make a big impact.

A brand new western Sydney development has caught the eye of social media sleuths, spotting an alarming difference between plans and delivery.

New data shows rent rises may have peaked, with prices rising at almost half the rate of 2023. Sydney and Melbourne recorded the largest deceleration in price growth, and rental yields for investors in Brisbane and Adelaide dropped below Melbourne for the first time in more than 15 years.

Hanza build support and awareness of the vital work homeshare providers do in delivering housing options that are viable, affordable and sustainable.

The quickest adopters of the movement’s values seem to be in the Bay Area, where a local solarpunk chapter formed this year and ventures like Solar Punk Farms in Sonoma County are working as …