Renting Advice
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The ultimate guide to renting
Whether you’re renting for financial or lifestyle reasons, it’s important to understanding the process of finding and applying for a rental property, as well as your rights as a tenant.
The letter tenants can use to request a rent reduction
Despite various economic rescue packages, plenty of tenants are still unable to pay rent. Here's how to ask landlords for leniency.
Six tips for nailing your next rental application
If you're finding your rental applications knocked back with no explanation, this leasing agent's tips could explain why.
Got a deadbeat flatmate? You may end up with higher mortgage repayments
Flatmates who do a runner from a share house could cost the remaining residents thousands in unpaid bills and put a major dent in their credit score.
The cheapest places to live when starting university
The start of university often means moving out of home for the first time and organising accommodation, but some options are more affordable than others.
Five ways to get your rental application to the top of the pile
It\\\'s the busiest time of the year for the rental market, so with intense competition for sought-after properties, how do you make yourself stand out from the crowd?
How to personalise a rental property without losing your bond
If you've just moved home and your new place needs more personality, there are cost-effective ways to make your new rental feel like home.
Six places to live if you've sold your home and haven't bought yet
Selling and buying property at the same time is a juggling act, but finding somewhere to live after selling can prove stressful. Here\\\'s the answer.
How to get your home 'Airbnb ready' before summer hits
Summer is the height of the short-term rental period, during which time travelling home owners can expect the greatest demand and the highest nightly rates. Here's how to get your home ready in time.
Do you really need a professional cleaner to get your bond back?
The time has come to move out of your rental, and that means someone has to crack out the mop and bucket. Here\'s what you need to do to get your bond back.
The rookie share house error that flatmates only make once
Mismatched personalities and communication breakdowns can cause share house nightmares, but getting too cosy can be a problem too.