As house prices fall and tax changes flow through the market, renters are watching nervously.
Median rents held steady over the September quarter, but low vacancy rates are pushing renters to find creative solutions.
Extended families and friends are teaming up to improve their chances of securing a rental property as tight supply forces prices higher, with experts warning the cohort is being left behind.
This report from Nicole Hegarty and Courtney Bembridge.
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