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How to avoid the housemate from hell
SHARED accommodation can throw up no shortage of uncertainty. So what are the best strategies for achieving domestic compatibility?
How not to rent to drug makers
HUNDREDS of drug labs are discovered each year in Australia and they can cost landlords thousands of dollars in repairs or lost rent.
Kitchens are king for rentals
TOP tips for renovating an investment property kitchen to create a quality room that will make a good impression.
Understand the rules of renting
SIGNING on the dotted line on a lease agreement can be daunting for first-time tenants.
Latest renting news
Kids are a deal breaker for tenants
PICKY landlords are said to be ignoring rental applications from families in some rental markets.
Cardboard home for rent draws interest
THE rental market is so dire in some parts of the country, that people are even willing to rent a cardboard box to live in.
Full house for high earners
MEN from high-income families have gone missing from the Australian rental market. Why? Because they’re still living with mum and dad.
Scratching the anti-pet clause
WHY are landlords so reluctant to rent to pet lovers, asks Kirsten Craze.
Rental costs rise as vacancies drop
SYDNEY'S vacancy rates have slumped for the third consecutive month to the lowest levels in a year, the Real Estate Institute says.
Worst rooms for rent, roaches included
THINK rents are ridiculous in Australia? Then this might make you feel a little more appreciative of what you get here.
Be on alert for rental scam
RENTERS have been warned to be alert to a scam that has claimed a number of victims.
House rental prices a joke
RENT for houses is totally unaffordable for anyone on the minimum wage. So what are families to do?
Renting nearly impossible on welfare
FINDING a home to rent is almost impossible for those who rely solely on government welfare, an Anglicare report shows.
Tenants taking the chance to bargain
TENANTS in the commercial property market - rather than landlords - now well and truly have the upper hand.
Renters find dead man at inspection
A DEAD man has been discovered in a Perth unit by prospective tenants inspecting the property.
Bun fight brews over retail rent
FRESH bread franchisor Bakers Delight wants pricing regulations changed to force big retail landlords to set new rent through third parties.
City rents shoot through the roof
RENTERS will be squeezed by a chronic shortage of housing this year "in a horror story for tenants and nirvana for landlords".
Unit's a steal at $73 a week
IT'S one of Sydney's best kept real estate secrets - a home among inner-city Victorian terraces with rent at just $73 a week.
'Changes may deter investors'
SOME industry workers have voiced frustration over the "bias'' towards tenants in the new legislation citing insufficient protection for landlords.
Fee cap good news for renters
THE most vexatious part of securing a new rental home - "option fees'' - will now be capped at $50 or $100 dollars under new laws.
Would you spend $13k on Easter break?
HOLIDAYMAKERS are forking out more than $13,000 a week for luxury accommodation this Easter weekend.
Discounts for tenants
STRUGGLING families are missing out on up to $3000 worth of savings, unaware they are eligible for rental assistance.
How to cash in without leaving home
RENT out a room, a shed or a car park and watch the dollars roll in. There are many ways to make some extra cash without having to renovate or sell. Here's how.
Go west to invest in a rental
THE best suburb for rental return within 5km of Adelaide is the western suburb of Marleston, RP Data shows.
Ask the property professor
THE tenants next door have loud parties, leave rubbish everywhere and have no consideration for anyone else in the street. What can we do?
Fresh push to save Parade
THE historic Norwood Parade will be revamped to preserve its identity as one of Adelaide's premier shopping strips.
CBD in world's growth top 20
BRISBANE'S office space has outperformed other Australian capital cities to be ranked in the world's top 20 markets for rental growth.
Floods to add pressure on rent
MEDIAN rents have continued to rise across most of Queensland according to the latest data from the Residential Tenancies Authority.
Under $300 a rusty rental rarity
THIS corrugated iron one bedroom house could be yours - complete with rust and water markets - for a mere $265 a week.
Tips for securing a rental property
HOW can you increase your chances of having a rental application accepted? We ask the property professor.
Cheaper to buy than rent in cities
THE gap between owning and renting in Australia’s capital cities is slimmer than ever.
Q & A: Is my landlord reasonable?
EACH week Messenger Community News picks the brains of real estate agents. This week, the topic is landlords during inspections.
Under $300 a rental rarity in Top End
A ONE-BEDROOM corrugated shack - complete with rust and water marks - will set you back $265 a week in Darwin.
Is this Australia’s longest rental?
ONE family rents the same house for more than 85 years, bucking every trend in the market. The cost of rent hasn’t been the only change.
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