Renters suffering more COVID-induced financial stress than mortgage-holders: study

There are higher levels of financial stress on rental households than homeowners with a mortgage

There are higher levels of financial stress on rental households than homeowners with a mortgage Source: AAP

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Despite COVID-19 support measures providing some relief for tenants, many are being forced into debt to cover basic household costs.

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