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Housing & renting

Bonds, rental applications, repairs, rent increases, ending a lease, buying a first home and what stamp duty really costs.

How to apply for a rental property in AustraliaRental applications in Australia are competitive, decided fast, and won by whoever submits the most complete pack first. This is e…8 minverified 2026-07-30
How to break a lease in AustraliaBreak fees, the landlord's duty to mitigate, and the grounds that let you leave without penalty. What you actually owe depends on …9 minverified 2026-07-30
How to get your rental bond backYour bond is your money, held by a government authority, and the landlord has to justify keeping any of it. This explains the proc…9 minverified 2026-07-30
Rent increases and repairs — your rights as a renterRent cannot be raised whenever a landlord likes, and urgent repairs must be fixed immediately regardless of who is at fault. This …8 minverified 2026-07-30
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