Renting A Home: Renting Tips, Guides & Advice
Read the latest tips and advice on renting a home from Domain's team of industry leading professionals.
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.
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Has the cost of renting got you considering buying instead?
Sara Garrity|Oct 17, 2023
Here’s what you need to know if you are thinking of buying your first home.
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How to live in a share house during a rental crisis
Jim Malo|Oct 6, 2023
How do you find your first flatmates and what’s the best way to interact with your landlord?
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The rental home upgrades you can take with you
Elizabeth Clarke|Oct 3, 2023
We all like to live in a house that feels like home, but making a rental property your own can be challenging, with restrictive rental and landlord rules. Luckily, you can create stylish, homey spaces without risking your bond. Try these expert industry tips for a home that feels like you. And, as a bonus – they are all assets you can take with you when you move.
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How to move out of home for the first time in a rental crisis
Kate Burke|Jul 26, 2023
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?
These practical tips will help you find an inexpensive rental
Sue Williams|Apr 6, 2023
Tenants have never had it so tough, with rents at record highs and few properties available for rent, but there are still strategies renters can use to find a more affordable home.
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How renting today differs from 20 years ago
Jane Hone|Mar 30, 2023
Compared with the renters of 20 years ago, prospective tenants today have different priorities and some higher expectations.
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Top tips for renters: What to look for on your first inspection
Jane Hone|Mar 6, 2023
Experts share some of the most important things to look for when scouting for your next rental property.
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Nine questions you may have if you're renting, buying or own an apartment
Sue Williams|Mar 9, 2022
Apartment rules and regulations can vary wildly depending on whether you’re an owner or a tenant, and which state you happen to call home.
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How to break a fixed-term lease without penalty
Lisa Calautti|Nov 23, 2021
Terminating a fixed-term lease before it expires is usually costly for tenants, but there are certain circumstances where hefty costs can be avoided.
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Four easy ways to reduce the stress of renting
Kate Farrelly|Nov 19, 2021
When you’re renting a home, you’re effectively borrowing someone else’s most valuable asset, and that can come with some stressful responsibilities.
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