Peter Mares
Independent researcher and author focused on housing policy and inequality, and author of No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia's Housing Crisis, contributing expertise on housing affordability and policy.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 6min
First home buyers face toughest housing market in history
Peter Mares, independent housing researcher and author of No Place Like Home. He discusses how entry-level prices have surged and saving a deposit now takes years. He highlights widening generational and class divides in home ownership. He explores why some cities fare better and argues tax and supply changes could reshape affordability.
Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
What’s Really Causing the Housing Crisis in Australia? Peter Mares Breaks It Down
Join Peter Mares, an independent journalist and author of 'No Place Like Home,' as he unpacks the real reasons behind Australia's housing crisis. He challenges the myth that lack of construction is the sole issue, revealing how historical policy decisions favor wealth over stability. Peter dives into the effects of negative gearing, the cultural obsession with homeownership, and the missed opportunities with medium-density housing. He also offers practical solutions to shift the focus towards affordable housing for everyone.
