March 19, 2026
Where do the millions in rental bond interest go?
The money is meant to fund tenancy support services, but tenant advocates say it's disappearing into government coffers.
Property and real estate
Advice on buying and selling property, home loans, renters’ rights and more.
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December 10, 2025
Rickety rental homes too costly to heat or cool
Why Australian rental properties need minimum energy efficiency standards.
September 29, 2025
Rental rights are gaining ground, but some parts of Australia are being left behind
A new report reveals that WA, NT and Tasmania have made little progress in the fight for a fair rental market.
July 28, 2025
Rent bidding is now illegal, but tenants say it’s still happening
Agents and landlords are exploiting loopholes in legislation meant to outlaw the practice.
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October 15, 2024
What will an end to no-grounds evictions mean for NSW renters?
September 13, 2024
Inquiry overdue into secret payments in strata insurance
April 22, 2024
No-grounds evictions taking a heavy toll on renters
March 22, 2024
Is it the beginning of the end for rent bidding?
December 5, 2023
How one TikToker took on the real estate industry
November 8, 2023
First Nations community wins landmark legal battle in NT
June 5, 2023
Queenslanders facing unaffordable rent increases
February 15, 2023
How to break a rental lease
January 20, 2023
Black mould and renters’ rights
January 5, 2023
Rental rights you didn’t know you had
November 21, 2022
Renters seeking compensation for substandard housing
September 14, 2021
‘Robodebt’ for insurance – renters around Australia being unfairly pursued
August 6, 2021
Insurers pursue renters for accidental property damage
April 30, 2021
Renters left to freeze in poorly insulated homes
April 20, 2020