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悉尼租房现状太窒息!租客卷到离谱,主动打起竞价战
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-24 13:51

Core Insights - The rental market in Australia is facing a significant challenge with a high demand for rental properties and insufficient supply, leading to long queues for viewings and bidding wars among tenants [1][3] - The median rent across Australia is projected to increase by 5% year-on-year by the first quarter of 2025, contributing to the ongoing pressure on tenants [3] - Tenants are adopting various strategies to stand out in the competitive rental market, including submitting applications quickly and offering higher rents when legally permissible [3][5] Rental Affordability - According to the PropTrack rental affordability index, rental affordability in Australia has reached a historical peak, with the lowest levels recorded since at least 2008 [5] - The report published in March indicates a continuous deterioration in rental affordability over the past year, with New South Wales experiencing the heaviest burden [5] - Victoria is the only state where rental affordability remains relatively better, although it has also worsened since 2021-22, but not as severely as other states [6]