2 Mar/26
5 min read
Detached and Under Pressure: Why Melbourne Needs More Family Rentals
KEY TAKEAWAYS Family rental demand is rising: Households need larger homes with stability, space and community access. Supply of detached rentals is limited: Most new rentals are apartments, leaving fewer family-suitable options. Affordability gap is shrinking: Unit rents now match houses, reducing the “cheap entry” pathway. Build-to-rent offers a solution: Purpose-built, retained housing increases long-term […]