In-language videos to help new arrivals with renting

: Eman, Raed and two-year-old Angelina Shashy

: Eman, Raed and two-year-old Angelina Shashy Source: SBS

Newly arrived migrants are common targets for unscrupulous landlords, and many say navigating Australia's housing-rental market can be confusing. Now, in Victoria, in-language videos have been introduced to help new arrivals overcome challenges like the language barrier and the absence of rental histories. Luke Waters reports.



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