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The small factor causing a seismic shift in rental market

The rental crisis is caused by an array of factors, but its longevity is being driven by one small variable that's having an outsized impact.

Lockbox, also called keysafe, or key safe, in front of the entrance door of a short term vacation rental.
Unlocking the solution to the rental crisis may be a challenge but one small factor is playing a huge part in driving up rents. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)

One of the tasks of being the CEO of a property advice firm is that each month I sit down and read the latest reports published by Australia’s property data companies.

Auction clearances, days on market, the eight capital cities’ median price growth – it’s all essential knowledge when you’re helping people make informed decisions about property.

Typically, the rental data is the most stable. A key indicator is the vacancy rate, which tends to m…

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