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Sydney rental vacancies hit record low of 1.1%

Sydney's rental crisis intensifies as vacancy rates plummet to 1.1%, pushing families into homelessness. Discover the government's emergency response plan and what it means for tenants.

Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle

Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.

Man Finds Free Waterfront Home Amid Housing Crisis

A 63-year-old window cleaner priced out of Sydney's rental market discovered a loophole allowing him to live in a stunning waterfront spot for free. Discover his story of 'elevated homelessness'.

UK rents surge £65 monthly - see your area

Private rents across Britain have jumped by £65 per month to £1,360, a 5% annual increase. Discover which areas face the steepest rises and check your local authority.

Section 21 Evictions Banned in England from May

No-fault evictions outlawed in England from next May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Australia's Rental Crisis Deepens as Costs Soar

New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Experts warn of growing homelessness and economic strain as government measures struggle to keep pace.

Landlords blast Rachel Reeves over £30k fine double standards

Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light

Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.

Britain's rental nightmare: tenants left unprotected

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of private renters face dangerous living conditions while social housing tenants enjoy better protections. Discover the growing crisis in Britain's rental market.

UK average rent hits record £1,291 per month

New data reveals UK rental prices have hit another alarming peak, with the average monthly rent now reaching £1,291 as the housing crisis intensifies across Britain.

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