Family homeless after 227 rent rejections
They’ve been looking for a new place to stay for nearly two years but their applications have been rejected 227 times. Now the family are facing homelessness.
Renting
Simple request that led to insane rent rise
An Brisbane man revealed that a simple request to his landlord was met with a chilling response – that the rent would need to raised by $50 a week.
‘Man that’s expensive’: Shocking Qld rental
The Aussie dad said he knew revealing he earns $400 a week in rent from the modified container would stir up “controversy” but argues it’s a good deal.
Landlord’s $80k nightmare after tenant trashes home
A retired landlord has had to pay a hefty repair bill to fix the shocking damage a tenant left behind, including bizarre holes on the doors and walls. Take a look inside
‘Concerning’: suburbs with biggest rise in rents
Tenants have had to fork up hundreds more in rent in a range of Sydney suburbs amid a spectacular rebound in the rental market. And agents warned there’s a reason to expect more increases
Why your rent is about to soar
With available rental properties at critically low levels in some parts of Australia, more pain is set to come for those looking for a home to lease.
‘Defies logic’: Proposed stamp duty changes slammed
Possible changes to stamp duty in NSW have come under fire from property groups.
$1000 rental house proves Sydney has lost it
Would you mind if you had to go outside to access the bathroom? A Sydney home up for rent has exactly that – and it’s not cheap.
North shore suburb record set to be smashed
Kirribilli is about to notch up a new suburb record with the just-listed Kallista, a deep waterfront property fronting Careening Cove which has a $17 million auction guide
Renter shafted after asking this question
An Aussie comedian has revealed he had his rental application cancelled after a terse back-and-forth with his real estate agent.
Pandemic reshaping how people style homes
Homeowners are rethinking how they decorate their homes during the pandemic, driving a resurgence in one particular type of interior design. See the top 10 most popular styles
Real estate agent ‘caught in the act’
A rogue addition to a property walk-through video has delighted internet users, with the agent behind the listing welcoming the slip-up as a bit of “free publicity”.
Tenant turmoil: where rents are rising faster than prices
Landlords have been raking it in across a range of Australian locations where rises in rents have eclipsed home price increases.
Cheapest towns in NSW to buy a house
Affordable housing in regional NSW is enticing people to leave the big city and move to the bush. Here’s how you can join the club:
Mayhem as hundreds crowd rental inspection
Police have shut down a house inspection after hundreds of renters turned up, clogging the street, with a video capturing the “mayhem”.
Bad news for renters as prices skyrocket
Rental prices have surged across the country as the number of new properties available fall to a decade low.
Unit rents drop, house costs surge
Tenants prioritising space over accessibility during the Covid pandemic has driven up rents for houses, while unit rents have dropped, but this is set to change, a new report shows.
Worst NSW suburbs to be a renter
Finding rental homes has become nearly impossible in a large number of NSW suburbs and renters could be getting a raw deal, new research has revealed.
‘Shocking sight’ that got landlord banned
A landlord has been banned from renting out homes after the true extent of the horrid conditions his tenants had been living in was revealed.
Where home buyers bought in 2021
Where and why real estate seekers bought in 2021 changed dramatically and could point to new trends this year.
What will 2022 bring for the property market?
Property markets across all of Australia experienced strong growth in 2021, but will it continue into the new year?
‘Joke’: Fury over real estate request
A Queensland real estate agency has caused outrage for emailing this pricey request to tenants despite rents rising.
World’s most expensive cities
Housing affordability is a huge issue in Australia but perhaps it’s not that bad if this list is any guide. SEE WHERE YOUR CITY RATES
Why renters are some of Australia’s unhappiest people
Mortgage stress can be a big concern for homeowners, but renters are struggling even more.
Woman discovers grisly reason for cheap rent
A Sydney student narrowly avoided moving into a “haunted” property after she applied to rent the townhouse where a woman lay dead for eight years.
Woman’s bizarre demands to renters
A homeowner has been mocked for her ridiculous requirements for renters, including having set times they are allowed to use the shower.
Family’s $1.8m dream house to be demolished
Canberra man Dean Papas paid $1.8m for his dream family home – only to discover after a total renovation that it has to be knocked down.
Rental prices to increase ‘dramatically’
A warning has been issued to Aussie renters ahead of the opening of international borders, with the group expected to face the same issue plaguing home buyers.
Why house prices could be about to plunge
Australia’s housing market has skyrocketed during the pandemic, but an new crisis is causing property prices to take a hit.
Housing issue that’s only getting worse
Australia is in the grips of a housing crisis, with one vulnerable group in particular ‘just trying to get out’ because of this issue.
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