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NewsYahoo News AustraliaControversial rule change aimed at tackling rental crisis divides opinion
The state has announced its proposed plan to combat the rental crisis, yet some are concerned it will only worsen living conditions for tenants.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaRetired Aussies urged to sell up to help solve housing crisis
Australia is among the worst countries when it comes to housing affordability and vacancy rates, but an economist has highlighted one change that can ease the crisis.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaUnusual detail in Aussie rental listing leaves prospective tenants feeling 'uncomfortable'
The four-bedroom property was advertised for $480 a week, but there was one key feature that caught the eye.
LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaRenters blast $500-per-week property over bizarre feature
Studio living is meant to be compact, but this apartment takes the concept to a new level.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNew-build 'nightmare' as $400k home found riddled with errors and beer bottles
The 'horrible' new home was put to shame by the well-known building inspector. See his video highlighting the multitude of errors.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCouncil investigates 'huge room' up for rent with glaring problem
The desperate state of the country's rental crisis is highlighted by this one Facebook ad. Check out what is being offered.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaRenters stunned by bizarre feature in Sydney apartment
A content creator who spends hours exposing the country's worst rentals says he has never seen anything like it. Find out more.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaWhy Aussies should stop blaming 'mum and dad' landlords for housing crisis
So who does own most of the rental properties in Australia?
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCleaners reveal terrifying trend in rental properties during housing crisis
A Sydney-based cleaner has revealed to Yahoo the shocking reality of how some tenants leave properties at the end of their lease.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie tradie calls out 'worst ever' carpentry in new-build home
The building defects in the home highlight a major concern for Aussies hoping to purchase a new property. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAgent's shocking seven-word response after student struggles to pay $300 rent rise
The 21-year-old's plight sheds further light on a brutal rental market for young Australians.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie renters slam 'lucky dip' housing solution as market remains 'very competitive'
Hopeful tenants have hit back at the new affordable housing scheme fearing it won't help. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie landlord's 'nightmare' after rental property trashed by tenants
Kevin Martin, 55, had plans to sell the property and retire but is now facing a huge clean-up bill. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHousing crisis: Pregnant mum's 'five months of hell' in infested rental
A Queensland mum has spoken to Yahoo News about the appalling cockroach-infested rental she had to endure during her desperate search for accommodation. See her video of the horrific room.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhen two crises collide: Outrage over plan to solve housing shortage
Lendlease says it can balance housing and conservation, but critics have called their plan 'repulsive'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBrutally honest real estate listing stuns Aussie home buyers
Real estate agents rarely take such an unfiltered approach to selling homes. Here's why readers were shocked.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie town's 'free land' offer hits stumbling block – so what's the problem?
Despite interest from people to move to the outback Queensland town to take up the offer, there's a key issue preventing them from making the move.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaRental crisis: Real estate agent's video brag sparks bitter debate
Reaction to the agent's controversial Instagram clip shows a massive divide that is tearing Australia in two.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Pitiful' $295 Sydney rental slammed as 'disgusting and greedy'
One Sydney resident thought they could make a buck by offering the space up for rent but quickly pulled down the listing – and it turns out it was unlawful.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaRental crisis: Outrage over 'psychotic' question on house application
The 'shocking' question to hopeful renters comes after sweeping changes have been enacted in most Aussie states. Do you think this is too far?
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie warns of 'common' mistake when selling your house: 'Telltale sign'
A young homeowner is warning others not to make the same mistake she did after selling her Melbourne property.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHousing crisis: Disgust over 'absolutely crazy' $1300 Sydney rental
The questionable listing has gone viral after people were shocked at the condition of the expensive home.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBizarre lounge room detail in rental property a 'turn off' for tenants
Whenever prospective tenants call the real estate agent, they have one question – 'and it's always the same'.
NewsYahoo News Australia$1150 per week: 'Affordable' housing in affluent suburb slammed
Low income tenants would be giving up almost 60 per cent of their wage to live in the discounted apartments – that's twice as high as the NSW government's own guidelines.
LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaTenant's shock as landlord 'sneaks into home to use her bathroom'
The woman and her partner detailed the moment they realised something 'very strange' was going on.
