Where is Zac Efron staying in Byron Bay?
Rumours abound that Hollywood hearthrob Zac Efron is hiding out from coronavirus in famous Byron Bay and there is a clever clue as to just where he might be living.
Renting
‘Tenant’s dream’: rents cut by $400
Rising vacancies have turned parts of Sydney into a “tenant’s dream” where renters are getting unprecedented choice, big discounts and other unusual perks.
Neighbour making ‘life a living hell’
For the past year, a Queensland woman has been woken up “at all hours” by her problem neighbour, leaving her completely “exhausted”.
Geelong tenant ‘distraught’ after rental scam strikes
A man paid six weeks’ rent to a scammer after signing a fake lease for a Norlane property through Gumtree. It’s prompted warnings on how to spot a rental scam.
Kids moving back in with parents set to lower rents
Tenant demand has been shrinking due to lower immigration and fewer international students, but another ongoing trend is poised to have an even bigger impact on rents.
‘Don’t wait’: sober warning to tenants, landlords
It’s been a tricky time for tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, in many areas rent is up for negotiation, you just have to know where you stand.
‘Buyer teleportation’: the future of real estate
Teleportation is set to be the next frontier for home buyers and renters as the real estate industry embraces technological change brought on by coronavirus.
Rents nosedive after mass tenant exodus
Weekly rents are being slashed by hundreds of dollars in some traditionally popular suburbs as a mass of tenants vacate properties, forcing landlords to undercut each other.
‘Disaster’ as one in seven rentals sit empty
Rental vacancies have skyrocketed in the past month, but one Sydney area has been especially hard hit in what’s been heralded as “good news” for tenants but a “disaster” for landlords.
Tough news for property bargain hunters
The COVID-19 crisis is unlikely to improve housing affordability and widespread property bargains aren’t likely to eventuate in a big blow to home buyers. But hope is out there.
How to negotiate COVID-19 rent issues
Expert tips for struggling tenants and concerned landlords to reach a fair deal have been revealed, as the State Government’s rental relief package hinges on negotiations between the two sides.
‘Ghost’ homes on rise amid rental shift
Mounting job losses, limits to international travel and ongoing property development are expected to leave homes in some Sydney areas empty for months, with effects on rents.
How you can get a cheaper rent
Since Scott Morrison declared an eviction moratorium it has been a very confusing time for tenants, landlords and agents. Now the dust has settled on the decision, this is what you need to know.
Where tenants can live rent free
Landlords are slashing rates and offering weeks of free rent to entice tenants after COVID-19 social restrictions and other changes drove a doubling in vacancies in some suburbs.
No evictions for six months
NSW tenants struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will be better protected under a new $440 million rescue package.
What the eviction moratorium means for you
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s moratorium on evictions has created much confusion for tenants, landlords and real estate agents. This explainer reveals what you need to know.
‘Do the right thing’: PM’s message
Scott Morrison has urged landlords to do right by their struggling tenants as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis continues.
Man’s gruesome find on apartment walls
AJ McCrady had noticed a “horrible smell” in his flat – before discovering the awful truth behind a mysterious stain on his walls.
Urgent plea for climate change info on homes
Environmentally-conscious buyers and renters are being kept in the dark by a lack of government action, amid growing calls for change.
Looking elsewhere: home buyers snub Sydney
Housing affordability issues appear to have finally caught up with Sydney, as Aussie home buyers enter the new decade looking elsewhere for opportunity and value, in surprising locations.
Landlord runs over ‘racist’ tenant
A landlord says he accidentally ran over and killed a racially abusive tenant while trying to flee a violent confrontation outside the home.
Landlord’s ‘deadly’ $22k pool mistake
When Isobel moved into her new rental, she noticed something was amiss – but it wasn’t until she got pregnant she realised it was a death trap.
Landlord’s dodgy excuse to keep bond
Mel left her Melbourne rental apartment “spotless”, so she was stunned when her landlord came back with a list of “scam” demands.
Fake landlord’s ‘mean’ $3700 stunt
Phillip Allman and his girlfriend dated for six years before splitting last year. Then, the fraudster pulled a truly “underhand” act.
Landlord’s insane cheapskate move
Young renter Alex Milsom has gone viral after his landlord pulled an unexpected and “cruel” move involving the household thermostat.
The unexpected downsides of short-stay homes
Short-term rental portals such as Airbnb, have radically changed the property market, often with adverse effects for the average Australian. But change is again in the wind.
How renters are saving $150 per week
A change in the housing market is helping Sydney tenants save big on rent, with landlords cutting their prices by up to $150 per week, or $7800 a year, in some city pockets.
Neighbour’s shocking act after dog bit child
The day after new people moved in next door to Rob, their dog burst through the fence and bit his son — but what happened next has left him stunned.
TV icon changing the face of Aussie property
Long revered as one of the small screen’s coolest cats, this TV rebel is helping to transform our property market for the better.
My neighbour’s loud sex keeps me up
Every evening, without fail, residents of this apartment building in Sydney are awakened by the sounds of someone having a very good time.
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