Cost of Living Secrets: Renting

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Rents have reached a record high in Australia as demand outstrips supply in some areas, elevating cost of living pressures for tenants. So what can be done about it?


In this episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Gonçalves and Peggy Giakoumelos we speak with Emma Power Associate Professor in Geography and Urban Studies from Western Sydney University who shares her tips on:

  • How to re-negotiate a rental increase.
  • How to save money on energy bills while renting.
  • What legal protections are in place for renters.
  • The joys and pitfalls of share housing
  • Where to get help if you're struggling financially

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