Tag: tenants

  • Is rent control a solution to the housing crisis?

    Is rent control a solution to the housing crisis?

    In the ongoing housing affordability crisis, government and non-government parties alike are searching for ways to ease the pressure on tenants. One of the potential solutions is rent control, which would allow for capped rental prices dependent on income. Rent control dictates that a tenant pay 30% of your income on your housing. City West Housing are…

  • The high cost of living in Sydney

    The high cost of living in Sydney

    We know Sydney is one of the most expensive places to live in the world; and prices continue to escalate through the roof with demand at an all time high. There just simply aren’t enough properties to meet demand, and the apartments that do arrive the market are quickly snapped up by overseas investors. Sydney is the second fastest…