Rents fall at fastest rate since Covid hit
The ongoing rental crisis has taken a surprise turn, with rents recording the biggest falls since the Covid pandemic first hit in 2020.
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Reality of Aussie rental crisis laid bare
One simple detail in recent household behaviour has exposed the reality of the Aussie rental crisis, as rents continue to grow at their fastest pace in more than a decade.
‘Sick joke’: MP blows up on housing
The government’s housing policies have been labelled a ‘sick joke’ in a fiery interview.
Landlord pays renter $6500 in compensation
A bitter dispute has emerged between a young woman and her rental agency over repairs and a rental increase that left her with $18 a week for food.
Cost of a home: Australia’s most expensive rental revealed
The most expensive rental available in Australia is asking tenants to pay a whopping $1.3m a year – the same price it costs to buy your own home.
‘WTF’: Renters rage at real estate’s odd post
A real estate agency has been blasted after tenants were presented with a “highly patronising” award.
‘Unmatched’: Money guru puts $30m Byron retreat up for rent
Money guru Mark Bouris has put his stunning Byron Bay retreat on the rental market but there are a few catches.
‘So scared’: worst people in real estate revealed
When it comes to buying or selling a home or even if you’re just looking for fun, there’s one group of people you shouldn’t be listening to.
Renter gets bond back after years-long fight
A Melbourne renter has won her bond back after almost two years and she says her case serves as a warning to other tenants.
Housing crisis’ harrowing effect on kids
A staggering number of vulnerable children seeking help from homelessness services are being turned away, a new report has found.
Mum ‘shocked’ by landlord’s horror ask
A mum has revealed the “dangerous” situation that appeared in her front yard – at the same time she was slugged with a rent hike.
26yo stunned by landlord’s wild request
The rental crisis isn’t slowing down anytime soon and one desperate tenant has revealed a landlord’s demand that left her fuming.
Renter’s wild fight over $1100 cleaning bill
A Triple J presenter has shared insane details of a legal fight with her landlord over an unnecessary $1100 cleaning bill of their old rental property.
Kardashian insider sells uber trendy Sydney pad
A super cool Sydney pad owned by a personal shopper to the stars has sold for $200k over expectations in just three days.
Embattled Channel 9 boss’ big money move amid strike
With his company embroiled in strike action, embattled Channel 9 boss Mike Sneesby has made a savvy money move.
Scary reason rents could rise by $3000
There are warnings that life could be made “financially harder for younger Australians” with rents to soar and property prices to spike an extra $75,000 too.
Inside the gold medal homes of our Olympic champions
Some of Australia’s greatest Paris Olympians have ploughed their money into the perfect places to live, train and recover. Check them out.
Rent change that will upset bad landlords
A massive change for renters in one Australian state promises to help tenants “build a home and a life on surer ground”.
Shock bank balance you now need to be ‘rich’
Aussies have revealed the amount in savings, plus super, equity and investments, they think you need to be considered wealthy – and it’s not what you’d expect.
Beachside unit for rent for $6500 per week
A billionaire fund manager’s incredible $14m beachside home has just hit the rental market … look what you get for a cool $6,500 per week.
Property driving family of Olympic swimming champ Ariarne Titmus
As if they don’t have enough on this weekend, Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus’ family are seeing her take on the world in Paris, have an open home plus an apartment up for rent.
Simple add-on that can add huge value to your home
More and more Aussies are realising this often neglected aspect of their home is now a must-have.
Trade-offs renters are making to get a home
There are glimmers of hope for Aussie renters amid the housing crisis, new data shows, but many are still making sacrifices to get a home.
33yo’s mortgage ditching exposes 2024 truth
A former landlord has revealed why she ditched her mortgages to become a renter in 2024.
‘Sprawling’ crisis leaves Aussies on brink
New analysis has revealed key Aussie workers are being priced out of homes further and further away from the city, as the rental crisis begins to “sprawl”.
Graph reveals harsh rental reality
Australia’s rental market remains in a severe shortage and things are not expected to get better for some time. However, there is a slight silver lining.
Group hit hardest by the rental crisis
Overcrowding could be on the rise again as experts warn one group may be particularly vulnerable to sub-par accommodation amid the rental crisis.
‘This is why you’re not getting a rental’
A Sydney real estate agent has come under fire for offering one piece of brutal advice to would-be renters.
‘Dystopian’: Tiny apartment listed for $300
A capsule “apartment” listed for $300 per week has sparked criticism, with renters questioning whether the property meets minimum living standards.
‘Worst’: Blow for Aussies earning $110k
With Australia’s housing and rental crisis set to get worse before getting better, there’s one quick fix that can government can do right now.
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