Renting
Is property investing ‘morally wrong’? Inside Mark Humphries’ biggest project yet
The comedian known for his short political sketches has turned his sights on the housing crisis in this new doco.
- Meg Watson
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The graphs that show it’s a landlord’s market – and has been for decades
The once-breakneck speed of rent hikes has slowed, but it’s little relief for the many tenants looking for somewhere to live.
- Caroline Zielinski
‘People can’t afford more’: The Melbourne suburbs where rents rose most
Melbourne’s asking rents sit at record highs and some suburbs have recorded annual increases of more than 20 per cent.
- Jim Malo
‘Race for affordability’: The Sydney suburbs where rents jumped most
Sydney is ground zero for the country’s housing crisis, an expert warns, as one suburb rose as much as 41 per cent in a year.
- Alice Uribe
The humble boarding house that beat the developers’ wrecking ball
A developer will not be able to demolish affordable housing and construct luxury apartments in Paddington, a court has ruled.
- Kayla Olaya
The unexpected Victorian regional towns that jumped in the past year
Scarcity is driving double-digit price hikes for residents of some Victorian towns, even as others barely rise or hold steady.
- Abbir Dib
The sought-after NSW coastal town on par with parts of Sydney
The in-demand destination has hit a fresh record, becoming one of the most upmarket regional hotspots and jumping 15 per cent over the past year.
- Emily Power
Brisbane landlords ask for record-high rents, but the market just changed
Brisbane’s red-hot unit rental market has scaled new heights, but tenants looking for a house have a glimmer of hope.
- Sarah Webb
‘Landlord’s market’: Melbourne rents at record highs as tenants chase cheaper options
Melbourne’s median asking unit rent is $575 a week, 4.5 per cent higher than a year ago, Domain’s latest Rent Report shows.
- Caroline Zielinski
‘Dreams are being crushed’: Sydney rents hit record highs
Sydney rents have soared in unexpected regions as renters flock to more far-flung and affordable neighbourhoods.
- Kristy Johnson
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