Rent crisis continues around Australia

Houses for rent

Source: AAP

The latest Rental Affordability Index shows rents are unaffordable in most Australian cities with Sydney leading the way. The survey found rents in Sydney are at crisis levels, with median rents sitting at $480 a week, making the city the nation's least affordable place to lease a house or flat. Greater Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart all had moderately unaffordable rents, while Melbourne and Perth were the only two capitals with acceptable rent More in this interview with real estate agent and property expert , Raghd Mish



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