Insane price for ‘room with a poo’
The weekly rental price for this Sydney studio has jumped $140 in two years despite the room having one “disturbing” feature.
Renting
Awkward leaked email from rental agency
An email has been leaked from a Queensland rental agency where they brainstormed how they could squeeze tenants for an extra 20 per cent of rent.
Number of cheap rentals drop by 66pc – worse to come
Sharply rising prices and dramaticaly limited supply have created the toughest conditions ever for renters in Sydney.
Why Charles must now pay rent to Prince William
Prince William isn’t just King Charles III’s heir — he’s also now his landlord. Here’s why, and how much the King has to pay him.
Harsh truth about city’s rental market
A woman has shared her shattering discovery about one city’s rental affordability, leaving many stunned over the findings.
Surprising area where rent is surging
Australians across the country are seeing this essential cost go up. But in one area often ignored in property price discussions, it is skyrocketing.
Rental agent’s ‘rude’ email to tenant
A Sydney renter has shared an “extremely rude” email she received from her rental agent ahead of a scheduled owner inspection.
Photo that shows Australia has lost its way
An upsetting picture has emerged as shocking figures reveal the scale of a shameful Australian trend. Money is being raised for the boy in this photo.
‘Out of control’: Bold move to fix rent hike
With rental vacancies at an all-time low and prices climbing nationwide, there’s been an urgent call for a radical change.
Infamous NRL party pad for rent
NRL fans can relive one of the code’s most controversial Covid dramas, with the pandemic party pad of former Dragons star Paul Vaughan – the home of BBQ gate – up for lease.
Sydney rents soar at fastest rate ever
A sharp drop in homes for rent and a rapid rise in domestic and overseas migration has created a pressure cooker housing environment, with renters paying the price.
Developer offers to cover unit buyers’ rates bill
A Sydney developer has made a unique offer to unit purchasers in a bid to soften the blow of future interest rate rises – and it could wipe thousands off their loan costs.
Drastic measure to solve rental crisis
A local council is going all out to solve the city’s rental housing crisis and asking suspicious neighbours to do one thing.
Extreme solution to Aussie crisis
Australia’s rental crisis is forcing more and more people into homelessness and extreme measures to put a roof over the head.
No using toilet: pricey rental raises eyebrows
A Sydney landlord is turning heads by demanding huge rent for a leaking unit where repair works mean the tenant cannot use a bathroom and bedroom.
‘Really desperate’ crisis only worsening
“Really desperate” Aussies are being warned that a major crisis is only getting worse as they look to navigate the worrying state of affairs.
Aussies paid eye-watering $7.1b in rent
The average renter has spent thousands more in rent in the past year just to keep a roof over their head, with warnings many are “struggling”.
Sydney suburbs where its better to rent than buy
Rents may be skyrocketing in much of Sydney, but there are city pockets where landlords are still struggling to attract tenants and where renters are better off than homeowners.
Why distraught mum lives in ‘tent’ house
An emotional mum has hit out after claiming she was forced to live in shocking conditions in a “tent” home that was only good for “Halloween”.
‘Uncomfortable’: Landlord’s ‘Big Brother’ cameras
Frustrated tenants have been left feeling “uncomfortable” by the “Big Brother”-like cameras their landlord installed.
New option for people ‘sleeping in their cars’
One state has amended laws so that people “sleeping in their cars or tents” have another option to find a roof over their head.
Jobs graph reveals worrying housing sign
New employment data has exposed a worrying sign about housing shortages in areas across Australia.
‘Rate cliff’ to ruin Aussie Christmas
There are fears many Australians will experience mortgage stress by Christmas as interest rates continue to rise.
Home feature more and more buyers want
It used to be all about the kitchen for homebuyers, but those days are long gone.
Celebrity agent flip flops on $3k p.w. historic warehouse
Celebrity agent Nick Fordham has pulled his inner city penthouse from auction, to instead take his chances in an improving rental market with this converted gem.
Incredible result after epic rent rise
A mum-of-three was already “struggling to survive” when her landlord flagged a huge rent increase, terrifying her that the “vicious cycle” would never end.
‘Ridiculous’: Aussie fume over rental prices
The battle is well and truly on for Aussies to keep their place in the rental market as vacancies tumble and rates rise.
Map shows suburbs ravaged by rent hikes
New data has revealed the Sydney suburbs where rents have soared, with tenants in one area facing a hike of more than $100 a week.
New tax change could increase your rent
There are fears that changes to land tax could hike up rents and increase cost of living pressures for many Australians.
Mum-of-eight rejected from 597 homes
A single mum has revealed how she was left homeless for seven months after being rejected from almost 600 Queensland rental properties.
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