- Submissions, briefings
22/04/2024
In this submission, we provide brief feedback regarding the proposed build-to-rent tax concessions. Our Network aims for a rental sector that supports safe, affordable and healthy homes. Build-to-rent can play a part in this but has not yet begun to deliver on marketing promises. Commercial build-to-rent is a fledgling part of the housing sector. If the intent is to grow development in this area, then the actual experience must begin to match. - Reports Research
16/04/2024
For this report we surveyed 123 NSW renters, asking them about the impact of the eviction financially and emotionally. We asked about challenges they may have faced in securing alternative housing, and how the ‘no grounds’ eviction – or the possibility of eviction – affected them during their next tenancy. - Data dashboards Reports Research
11/04/2024
The Tenants' Union Rent Tracker Research Project aims to give tenants, researchers, journalists, and others a clear way to understand rent movements in NSW. Our tools use data published by NSW Fair Trading and are updated monthly or as often as the data is made available. - Statements, media releases
27/03/2024
New polling, undertaken by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Tenants’ Union of NSW, shows NSW renters want to see action from the NSW Government on promised rental reforms to end ‘no grounds’ evictions. There is also significant support from landlords for the reforms. The research also shows the community expects reforms should apply uniformly for all renters. - Research Submissions, briefings
26/03/2024
New polling, undertaken by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Tenants’ Union of NSW, shows significant support from landlords for the reforms. The research also shows the community expects reforms should apply uniformly for all renters. - Submissions, briefings
01/03/2024
The Tenants' Union of NSW pre-budget submission. - Submissions, briefings
01/03/2024
It is timely to reassess the short-term rental accommodation regulatory framework to determine whether existing regulations are meeting their intended goals and identify any additional measures that may be necessary. The recommendations we provide in this submission aim to address the current challenges identified in the Discussion Paper, safeguard community interests and address affordability concerns and the broader impacts on the housing system. - Submissions, briefings
23/02/2024
In this submission, the Tenants' Union of NSW writes in general support of the reforms proposed in the ‘Changes to create low and mid-rise housing’ proposals. However, with some qualifications and comments. - Research
22/02/2024
These briefings – one long, one short – have been prepared by the Tenants’ Union of NSW for NSW Members of Parliament to help inform their decision making regarding reforms to introduce reasonable grounds to replace unfair no grounds evictions. - Data dashboards
19/12/2023
Dashboard examining the relationship between population change, including migration patterns, real rents and vacancy rates - Submissions, briefings
14/12/2023
Our submission into the review of the Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021. This is the first Phase of the review and primarily is looking at introducing recommendations from NSW Flood Inquiry. - Reports Research
23/11/2023
Rents in Australia’s private rental sector (PRS) have risen sharply in 2022 and 2023. Low vacancy rates and slow construction have led many to predict further rent increases over the coming years. It is widely acknowledged that Australia faces a rental affordability crisis, one that is most severe for lower income households. This crisis has prompted debate about the merits of rent regulation. - Submissions, briefings
27/10/2023
This submission provides comment on the Housing and Homelessness Plan Issues Paper. People require not just basic shelter but a good home to live a safe, healthy and dignified life. Adequate housing provides shelter and safety, and access to basic services and utilities, such as sanitation facilities, electricity and clean water. - Reports
26/10/2023
The Navigating to Home webinar provides an overview of The National Nine report's key recommendations., followed by a panel conversation exploring the challenges facing renters and our rental housing system as we seek solutions and identify priorities for a national tenancy reform agenda. - Data dashboards Research
18/10/2023
A data dashboard based on data provided to us by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). You can explore the types of applications being made by landlords and tenants across different tenancy types. - Data dashboards
01/09/2023
The NSW Government Department of Fair Trading's end of tenancy survey is an important data source, shedding light on the dynamics of rental arrangements within the state. - Reports Research
24/08/2023
The National Association of Renters' Organisations has just released a new report, The National Nine: Principles for Strengthening Renters' Rights. The Principles are: Stability, Affordability, Liveability, Compliance & accountability, Security of Tenants’ Money, Private information, Advice & advocacy, Universality of protections, Using data to inform policy - Submissions, briefings
22/08/2023
We encourage readers of this submission to understand renting as an essential service. People require not just basic shelter but a good home to live a safe, healthy and dignified life. Homes are our base from which we are connected to communities, broader society and can engage in social, cultural and economic activities. We recognise the renting sector requires a rebalancing to achieve this, with a new and elevated conversation that prioritises the common purpose across government, industry and community of ensuring all homes are good homes. - Reports
11/08/2023
A briefing paper examining the funding needs of the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program in relation to meeting increased community needs. - Data dashboards
26/07/2023
A data dashboard based on data provided to us by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). You can explore where eviction and repair applications are being made across all LGAs of NSW.