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If you think renting in Australia is a mess, you’re not the only one
The cost of rent is at an all-time high while vacancies are at an all-time low. Let us help you make sense of it all.
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What are your rights as a renter in Australia?
From rent increases to minimum standards, maintenance and evictions, many tenants don’t know the rules.
- by Melissa Heagney-Bayliss and Tawar Razaghi
What tenants can do if their landlord hikes the rent
Tenants are being hit with rising costs, with more pain expected to come. But there are steps renters can take when facing a rent increase.
- by Kate Burke
How to find a home in a tight rental market
Real estate agents and tenant advocates say the best way to navigate the competitive rental market is for tenants to put their best foot forward, and quickly.
- by Jim Malo
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How to move out of home for the first time in a rental crisis
How do you get approved for a property with no rental history, and what are the best places to buy basic household items on the cheap?
- by Kate Burke