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Renting article: How to rent out a room in your home in Australia
Renting7 min

How to rent out a room in your home in Australia

A practical guide to renting out a spare room: house rules, agreements, bond handling, insurance, tax on the income and how to price and advertise the room.

Renting article: How to rent a property in Australia: a renter's guide
Renting8 min

How to rent a property in Australia: a renter's guide

What renters need for a strong application, how bond and rent increases work, condition reports, repairs, breaking a lease and avoiding rental scams in Australia.

Renting article: Sharehouse living in Australia: agreements, bills and boundaries
Renting8 min

Sharehouse living in Australia: agreements, bills and boundaries

A guide to managing sharehouse living in Australia, covering legal agreements, utility splits, and setting boundaries for a successful tenancy.

Renting article: End of lease cleaning checklist for getting your full bond back
Renting8 min

End of lease cleaning checklist for getting your full bond back

A detailed guide and checklist for Australian tenants to ensure their rental property meets the standard required for a full bond refund.

Renting article: Rent increases in Australia: what is legal and how to respond
Renting8 min

Rent increases in Australia: what is legal and how to respond

Understand the legal limits on rent increases across Australian states, how to negotiate with landlords, and the steps to challenge an unfair hike.

Renting article: Renters rights: repairs, maintenance and urgent issues
Renting8 min

Renters rights: repairs, maintenance and urgent issues

Understand your rights regarding urgent and non-urgent rental repairs, including timeframes, costs, and state-based legal obligations in Australia.

Renting article: Breaking a lease early in Australia: costs and your options
Renting8 min

Breaking a lease early in Australia: costs and your options

Understand the costs, legal obligations, and state-by-state rules when ending a fixed-term tenancy agreement early in Australia.

Renting article: Rental bonds in Australia: limits, lodgement and getting it back
Renting8 min

Rental bonds in Australia: limits, lodgement and getting it back

A guide to Australian rental bonds, covering state-specific limits, lodgement procedures, and steps to ensure a full refund at the end of a lease.

Renting article: How to write a rental application that gets approved
Renting8 min

How to write a rental application that gets approved

Learn how to prepare a high-quality Australian rental application with essential documents, referee tips, and ways to stand out in a competitive market.

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