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Australia's Rental Crisis: Affordability Hits Record Low

New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Meanwhile, political tensions rise over immigration policies and economic pressures mount.

Tenants' viral response to landlord's empty threat

Renters deliver masterclass in tenant rights after landlord threatens eviction over discovery they're planning to move out anyway. The bold letter response has been hailed as 'absolute perfection'.

UK Plans to Cut Homebuying Time by 4 Weeks

Ministers unveil radical plans to accelerate England's property purchasing process, promising to save buyers and sellers four weeks of stressful waiting through digital reforms and legal changes.

Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord

A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in

Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis

A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.

Perth's rental crisis: $1,000-a-week for Swan home

A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.

London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month

New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.

Adelaide Tenant's Horror Find: Faeces in Rental Property

An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.

Tenant accused of lying, charged £1200 for lock change

A London rental dispute turns nasty as an estate agent accuses a tenant of fabricating reasons to break her contract, then charges her £1,200 for a full lock replacement. The tenant shares the shocking email exchange.

Australia's Rental Nightmare: 42 Tenants Per Property

A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.

Reeves Plans Landlord Tax Raid: NI on Rental Income

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering applying National Insurance to rental income in a major tax overhaul targeting landlords, as Labour seeks to fill a £50bn spending gap. The controversial move could reshape the UK's buy-to-let market.

UK landlords face tax overhaul on rental income

HMRC is considering a major tax overhaul that could see UK landlords paying tax on their gross rental income instead of profits. Discover how this proposed change might impact property investors and the rental market.

Kitchen Locked Behind Hidden Door in London Flat Nightmare

A London tenant's dream move turned into a surreal nightmare when she discovered her kitchen was completely inaccessible due to a mysterious hidden door mechanism. The bizarre architectural flaw left her unable to cook or access appliances for days.

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