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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

Strangers shared a bed for 78 days, became sisters

An extraordinary tale of friendship blossomed between two strangers forced to share a single bed for over two months due to the UK's housing crisis. This is the heartwarming story of how an awkward arrangement turned into a lifelong sisterhood.

Rent Payments Can Now Build Your Credit Score

A groundbreaking initiative is allowing millions of Britons to transform their rent payments into a powerful tool for building a positive credit history, opening doors to better mortgage rates and financial products.

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.

Southampton bans all weekend holiday rentals

The exclusive New York beach enclave of Southampton has enacted a radical ban on all short-term weekend rentals, a dramatic move to reclaim neighbourhoods from disruptive tourists and preserve its dwindling year-round community.

Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal

Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.

HMO Takeover: How 'Mini-Hotels' Are Swallowing UK Suburbs

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation across England and Wales, transforming residential streets and sparking a fierce backlash from locals over noise, waste, and community erosion.

Labour donor evicts family over £1,000 rent hike

Exclusive: A major Labour Party donor's property firm has sparked outrage by evicting a young family from their London home after they refused to absorb a massive £1,000-per-month rent increase, igniting a fierce debate on the UK's cost-of-living and rent

d4vd finds dead body in back of family's Tesla

Rising music sensation d4vd recounts the harrowing moment he and his family discovered a deceased man inside a Tesla in Texas, a story that has captivated and shocked his online following.

ATO's Tax Return Warning: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid

The Australian Taxation Office issues an urgent alert to millions of taxpayers. Discover the top deduction pitfalls and compliance errors to avoid for a stress-free tax return this financial year.

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.

Ayanna Pressley's Landlord Income Sparks Hypocrisy Row

US Representative Ayanna Pressley, a vocal advocate for social justice and tenant rights, faces scrutiny over her substantial income from rental properties in Massachusetts, raising questions of political hypocrisy.

Renters' Rights Reforms in Peril Amid Govt U-Turn

Exclusive: Crucial reforms to protect UK renters, including the long-promised ban on 'no-fault' evictions, face being scrapped or severely delayed. Critics warn the government is prioritising landlord interests over the nation's 11 million private tenants

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.

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