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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 get emergency accommodation in AustraliaEvery state and territory runs one homelessness intake line. Here is the number and the hours for all eight, what the worker on th…18 minverified 2026-08-06
What to do if you get an eviction noticeA notice is not an eviction — only a tribunal order, then a sheriff, bailiff or police officer with a warrant, can remove you. Gro…16 minverified 2026-08-06
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 buy your first home in AustraliaDeposits, lenders mortgage insurance, stamp duty, the First Home Owner Grant and the Home Guarantee Scheme — what each one actuall…12 minverified 2026-08-04
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
How to rent with a petThe law has shifted: in several states a landlord now needs a reason to refuse a pet, and silence can amount to consent. This cove…12 minverified 2026-08-05
How to resolve a strata disputeMost strata fights are really arguments about who owns the wall. This covers common versus lot property, by-laws that are unenforc…12 minverified 2026-08-05
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
How to get urgent repairs done in a rentalNo hot water, a burst pipe or a gas leak at 10pm. Every state and territory has a statutory list of urgent repairs, a self-arrange…16 minverified 2026-08-06
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