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Canberran renters still pay the most expensive rent in the country

The median rental price in Canberra remains the most expensive in Australia, although prices slightly dropped during the December quarter.

ACT to lose 93 affordable rentals in 2023

Latest figures from the Federal Government show the ACT will lose 93 NRAS properties this year, plunging the Territory deeper into rental stress.

Rental affordability in ACT improves marginally in September quarter

Rental affordability in the ACT has improved by 0.4 per cent over the September quarter, although has worsened overall throughout 2022.

Build-to-Rent developments will soon include affordable rentals

The ACT Government is inviting proposals from stakeholders to include affordable rentals in a new or existing Build-to-Rent development.

Housing values fall again in October

Australia’s housing downturn broadened in October with every capital city and almost every state region recording a drop in housing values.

Canberra’s rental market will ‘get worse before it gets better’

Renting in Canberra remains a daunting and difficult endeavour, with rents for both houses and units rising to new highs last quarter and remaining the most expensive in the country.

Calling all Canberra renters: here’s how you can renovate

Renting and renovations are not two words you’d usually see in the same sentence. But what if I told you there are some things you can do to spruce up your rental that don’t require your property owner’s permission?

Canberra rental increase calculator stops landlords’ illegal increases

After attempting to work out his own rental increase, Canberra local Michael Turvey was astonished an online ‘rental calculator’ didn’t already exist. So, he took matters into his own hands and built the 'rental calculator.'

‘Lax’ rental standards threatening tenants’ health

Over 100 national organisations are calling on Australia’s governments to implement minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties.

Canberra remains most expensive capital city to rent

ACT renters should not be surprised in the slightest – Canberra is still the most expensive capital city to rent in the country.

Tenant in mould-infested rental says ‘landlord just doesn’t care’

'Emily' has been fighting her landlord for basic rental repairs for several years and was forced to live in a mould-infested home for years.

Value of houses in Australia skyrockets, housing affordability worsens

ABS says house prices in Australia and Canberra have skyrocketed to new heights, and the REIA says housing affordability is worsening.

Denman Prospect offering new build-to-rent affordable housing

New, affordable housing will be built at Denman Prospect as part of their build-to-rent scheme, and will be called The Borough.

Rents skyrocket as wages flatline: Labor

Renters have seen the cost of keeping a roof over their heads skyrocket over the past year, making it harder to get ahead when wages have flatlined.

Renter told to vacate property after requesting repairs

“As a tenant, what the owner and real estate says goes. It’s dehumanising. It’s like you’re stripped of any human rights,” said a Canberra renter. Anna has been living nightmare as...

Top 7 homes to inspect this weekend

November has proved to be a busy month for real estate, and we’re only half-way through! With an abundance of stunning homes on the market right now across the Canberra region, here’s...

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