The ultimate guide to renting

How Adam went from renter to owner of two properties

Alexandra Cain|Sep 22, 2020

When it came to buying his first property, Adam doubled down and bought two. Here's how he did it, and other strategies renters can use to finally get into the market.

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How Adam went from renter to owner of two properties

How much rent is too much to pay?

Nicole Madigan|Aug 20, 2020

With many renters facing stretched finances, this simple budgeting framework could help tenants avoid falling into rental stress.

How much rent is too much to pay?

Is rent still dead money after the COVID-19 crisis? 

Alexandra Cain|Jun 12, 2020

Rents have come down in many locations, but record low interest rates still provide a compelling case for buying a property. Could renters get the best of both worlds?

Is rent still dead money after the COVID-19 crisis? 

How to secure a bargain when moving to a new rental

Danielle Giannopoulos|May 19, 2020

Advertised rents are not set in stone. With the right assessment, evidence and offer, you can secure a bargain on your next rental.

How to secure a bargain when moving to a new rental

Should you move home during COVID-19 to get cheaper rent?

Alexandra Cain|Apr 22, 2020

Tenants may be able to slash their rent by up to 30 per cent by moving to a new home as coronavirus restrictions affect the rental market.

Should you move home during COVID-19 to get cheaper rent?

The letter tenants can use to request a rent reduction

Sue Williams|Mar 31, 2020

Despite various economic rescue packages, plenty of tenants are still unable to pay rent. Here's how to ask landlords for leniency.

The letter tenants can use to request a rent reduction

Six tips for nailing your next rental application

Danielle Giannopoulos|Mar 21, 2020

If you're finding your rental applications knocked back with no explanation, this leasing agent's tips could explain why.

Six tips for nailing your next rental application

Got a deadbeat flatmate? You may end up with higher mortgage repayments

Alexandra Cain|Mar 5, 2020

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.

Got a deadbeat flatmate? You may end up with higher mortgage repayments

The cheapest places to live when starting university

Madeleine Wedesweiler|Jan 9, 2020

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.

The cheapest places to live when starting university

Five ways to get your rental application to the top of the pile

Melissa Gerke|Jan 7, 2020

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?

Five ways to get your rental application to the top of the pile
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