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Canberra renters have it better than most, but these are the ACT suburbs feeling the most pain

Canberra renters have it better than most, but these are the ACT suburbs feeling the most pain

27 September | By Lizzie Waymouth
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ACT renters dealing with substandard winter conditions linked to poor health, research finds

ACT renters dealing with substandard winter conditions linked to poor health, research finds

16 September | By Lizzie Waymouth
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Community organisations call for change to ACT's 'dire' rental situation

Community organisations call for change to ACT's 'dire' rental situation

1 September | By Lizzie Waymouth
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ANU study examines why renters aren't getting the benefits of solar

ANU study examines why renters aren't getting the benefits of solar

19 June | By James Day
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Experiencing housing vulnerability? Supportive Tenancy Service says seek help early

Experiencing housing vulnerability? Supportive Tenancy Service says seek help early

21 May | By Dione David
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Rent relief fund launched for Canberrans facing financial difficulties

Rent relief fund launched for Canberrans facing financial difficulties

19 April | By Lizzie Waymouth
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Own or rent an ACT investment property? Here's how impending ceiling insulation regulations impact you

Own or rent an ACT investment property? Here's how impending ceiling insulation regulations impact you

30 March | By Dione David
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How to make your rental move go as smoothly as possible

How to make your rental move go as smoothly as possible

20 December 2022 | By James Coleman
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Home Truths: Housing providers search for creative solutions as full-time workers experience rental stress

Home Truths: Housing providers search for creative solutions as full-time workers experience rental stress

27 November 2022 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Return of students, migration to make it even harder for crunched renters

Return of students, migration to make it even harder for crunched renters

17 July 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Brisbane landlords face rates hikes for renting on Airbnb - should we follow suit to increase rental stock?

Brisbane landlords face rates hikes for renting on Airbnb - should we follow suit to increase rental stock?

22 June 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Little-known rental scheme saves on land tax, supports tenants

Little-known rental scheme saves on land tax, supports tenants

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Skittish 'mum and dad' investors worry about the future for Canberra's renters

Skittish 'mum and dad' investors worry about the future for Canberra's renters

22 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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High rents, low supply: industry questions timing of rental reform, including minimum standards

High rents, low supply: industry questions timing of rental reform, including minimum standards

29 April 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Dire warnings as Canberra's rental crunch worsens

Dire warnings as Canberra's rental crunch worsens

13 April 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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Tenants on the road to home ownership thanks to not-for-profit real estate agency

Tenants on the road to home ownership thanks to not-for-profit real estate agency

10 March 2022 | By Katrina Condie
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Rental squeeze alarm bells ringing as vacancy rates tighten

Rental squeeze alarm bells ringing as vacancy rates tighten

17 February 2022 | By Ian Bushnell
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In a tough rental market, tenancy agreements are best negotiated from the start

In a tough rental market, tenancy agreements are best negotiated from the start

11 January 2022 | By Katrina Condie
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Minimum ceiling insulation for rental properties a step closer

Minimum ceiling insulation for rental properties a step closer

10 November 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Canberra pips Sydney for Australia's most expensive rentals

Canberra pips Sydney for Australia's most expensive rentals

31 October 2021 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT Government unveils proposals for greater rights for renters

ACT Government unveils proposals for greater rights for renters

6 August 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Rental land tax scheme leaves mum and dad investors carrying debt

Rental land tax scheme leaves mum and dad investors carrying debt

16 July 2021 | By Katrina Condie
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Scammers target would-be tenants as housing crisis continues

Scammers target would-be tenants as housing crisis continues

23 June 2021 | By Kim Treasure
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Penalise landlords for adding misleading terms to leases, says report

Penalise landlords for adding misleading terms to leases, says report

19 June 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Government defends cheap rental scheme despite slow take up

Government defends cheap rental scheme despite slow take up

18 May 2021 | By Dominic Giannini
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Canberra's house rents go through the roof in April

Canberra's house rents go through the roof in April

14 May 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Fresh call for action to fix Canberra's unhealthy rental ice boxes

Fresh call for action to fix Canberra's unhealthy rental ice boxes

30 April 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Times a lot tougher for those looking to rent in Canberra

Times a lot tougher for those looking to rent in Canberra

19 April 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Rental crisis deepens as new workers flood already tight market

Rental crisis deepens as new workers flood already tight market

16 February 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Liberals unveil plan to help ease Canberra's ongoing rental crisis

Liberals unveil plan to help ease Canberra's ongoing rental crisis

8 February 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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Faces of Canberra: Amanda Gordon

Faces of Canberra: Amanda Gordon

2 February 2021 | By Sharon Kelley
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Strong interstate demand to keep rental market tight

Strong interstate demand to keep rental market tight

13 January 2021 | By Ian Bushnell
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