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Rent Tracker Area Tool

Use this tool to explore how the price and supply of rental homes has changed across all districts of Sydney and regional areas of NSW.
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Better Deal for Renters – report card

In the lead up to the Federal election on the 3rd May 2025 the National Association of Renters’ Organisations (NARO) is calling for urgent, decisive action to give renters a fair go across all…
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Renters have rights – a short summary

A very short guide to tenants' legal rights in New South Wales.
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What did we learn about Rent Bidding?

NSW Fair Trading have released their report Bidding in the NSW Rental Market - Analysis and Regulatory Insights where they investigated rental market bidding behaviour in the past 10 years. Our…
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Financial Support Available for those impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The NSW Government is offering some financial assistance for people affected by the weather events over the weekend. We have compiled some information on the ones that might apply to you and…
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‘It’s disgusting that they can get away with this’: here’s how eviction can affect tenants’ lives

For people relying on rental properties to keep a roof over their heads, there are few things more scary than the possibility of being evicted from their home. This research examines the…
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Residents and supporters unite to fight boarding house eviction

A group of boarding house residents in Selwyn St Paddington is being told to leave to make way for unaffordable housing. Neighbours in their community and supporters have mounted an admirable…
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Renters' recent experiences of ‘no grounds’ evictions in NSW

The Tenants' Union of NSW has heard of an increase in no-grounds notices of termination (or “eviction notices”) being served to renters in the lead-up to their removal next year. We want to…
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Submission: NSW Homelessness Strategy 2025-2035

The NSW housing system, and in particular the private rental market, has failed to ensure everyone has access to safe, secure, affordable housing. This failure increases both the risk of…
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Submission: Homes for NSW Discussion Paper

We hope to see the Homes for NSW plan set out a shared vision, one that imagines and clearly sets a path towards better outcomes for people seeking social housing and homelessness assistance in…
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Briefing: Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program Funding

A briefing paper examining the funding needs of the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program in relation to meeting increased community needs.
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Tenants' Union Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26

The Tenants' Union Pre-Budget Submission for the 2025-2026 budget addresses proposals across the portfolios of Fair Trading and Better Regulation, the Attorney-General, and Housing and…
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