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Vacancy rates in Melbourne rise as lockdown bites, while Sydney stays stable
The latest figures show sharply diverging fortunes, with 3.8 per cent of homes for rent in Melbourne empty of tenants in August, up from 3.7 per cent from the previous month, compared to a steady 2.6 per cent in Sydney.
What the ACT government’s temporary COVID-19 measures mean for landlords and tenants
The $5.25 million commitment is aimed to help both commercial and residential landlords and tenants.
How the rental process is evolving
Back in 2001, real estate transactions took place with copious amounts of paper and a lot of literal leg-work, with just the first hint of the digital revolution on its way.
Further support for ACT tenants and landlords to be extended if lockdown extends
The ACT government has urged residential landlords and tenants facing pandemic-related financial distress to work together amid the ongoing lockdown.
Tenants' Union of NSW calls for extension of eviction moratorium and stronger rental protections
A ban on the eviction of renters in NSW needs to be extended and strengthened in light of the state’s lockdown, with greater protections needed for those affected by the pandemic.
Financial support for NSW tenants and landlords extended amid lockdown
The NSW Government will extend financial help for another month to landlords who give rent reductions.
The Sydney suburbs where unit rents are rising and falling the fastest
City slickers are still favouring space over proximity to the CBD, with far-flung suburbs recording stronger price growth than once highly coveted suburbs.
As Australia faces a rental crisis, is it time to re-introduce price caps?
There’s little dispute that more affordable rental properties are needed. But how to do it? Is rent regulation the only way from here?
Broome rental market at capacity as sea-changers head to WA's Kimberley
The rental shortage has become so dire in one town, the local council has been forced to step in with a camping trial underway at a beach carpark.
Sydney renters receive protections with 60-day evictions ban, increased support payments
Many affected workers were unable to make ends meet as tenants while abiding by stay-at-home orders with fears of being kicked out if they fell behind on rent.
