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Property

Black mould and renters’ rights

August 30, 2025January 20, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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What are your rights when black mould takes hold?

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Categories Money, Property, Renting

Tenant databases and blacklists – what can landlords and agents list about you? 

August 30, 2025January 19, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Too many tenants are afraid of being blacklisted, but there are rules about what rental agents and landlords can list. 

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Categories Money, Property, Renting

Rental rights you didn’t know you had

August 30, 2025January 5, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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The rental market is tough – but you do have some rights. We help to make sure you’re aware of them.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting

Renters seeking compensation for substandard housing

August 30, 2025November 21, 2022 by Andy Kollmorgen
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The High Court has agreed to hear an argument that damages should be paid by negligent housing authorities.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags Article news

‘Huge win for renters’ – landlord insurers change policies following CHOICE campaign

August 30, 2025November 30, 2021 by Jarni
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Renters will no longer be pursued over accidental property damage after investigations and a campaign by CHOICE and WEstjustice.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags Article investigation

‘Robodebt’ for insurance – renters around Australia being unfairly pursued

August 30, 2025September 14, 2021 by Jarni
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We uncover more cases of renters being pursued by insurance firms over accidental property damage. It’s time for change.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags Article investigation

Insurers pursue renters for accidental property damage

August 30, 2025August 6, 2021 by Jarni
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Renters are being chased for accidental and unintentional damage costs after their landlords make insurance claims.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags Article investigation

Renters left to freeze in poorly insulated homes

August 30, 2025April 30, 2021 by Jarni
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With winter fast approaching, we look at renters’ rights to affordable heating – or the lack of them.

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Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags Article investigation

How to deal with home loan delays during your property settlement

August 30, 2025May 13, 2020 by Zoya Sheftalovich
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What to do if your bank is dragging its heels when trying to finance a new home.

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Categories Buying, Money, Property Tags Article explainer

How to move house safely during COVID-19

August 30, 2025April 20, 2020 by Grace
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Coronavirus has made moving more complicated, but you can still do it – if you take the right precautions.

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Categories Buying, Money, Property Tags Article explainer, coronavirus donate, coronavirus topic
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