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Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds
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The Guardian -Housing

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online rental platform has been urged to

7 hours ago by Josh Taylor Technology reporter
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The type of home where prices are falling most right now
Sydney Morning Herald
Property

The type of home where prices are falling most right now

The property market is in the early stages of a downturn this year, but that’s not the case for all types of homes.

16 hours ago
Towers record falls as ‘bank of mum and dad’ helps buyer win auction
Sydney Morning Herald
Property

Towers record falls as ‘bank of mum and dad’ helps buyer win auction

An ageing apartment in an old tower on the Brisbane River smashed its building record, selling for $1.44 million during weekend real estate auctions in Brisbane.

2 days ago
Economic stress scares off Australian homebuyers as auction clearances fall
The Guardian
Housing

Economic stress scares off Australian homebuyers as auction clearances fall

Houses are being pulled from auctions as vendors get cold feet amid economic uncertainty about borrowing costsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictor Baralos knows the power of an auction. He bid against 25 others to buy

12 Apr 2026
Canada slashed migration and housing costs dropped. There may be lessons for Australia
The Guardian
Housing

Canada slashed migration and housing costs dropped. There may be lessons for Australia

While rising vacancy rates caused a dip in rents and home prices, it hasn’t solved Canada’s chronically unaffordable property marketCanada’s decision to radically cut migration levels and slash the number of foreign workers and students in the country has delivered on its goal of reducing housing co

11 Apr 2026
Australia’s land value has gone through the roof. Where does that leave young people who want to buy a home? | Greg Jericho
The Guardian
Housing

Australia’s land value has gone through the roof. Where does that leave young people who want to buy a home? | Greg Jericho

The capital gains tax discount helps real estate investors become even wealthier. It’s time to give the young a slice of ‘the Australian dream’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLand, it is fair to say, is important.In Aus

1 Apr 2026
House prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne as interest rates and Iran war fallout spook buyers
The Guardian
Housing

House prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne as interest rates and Iran war fallout spook buyers

Data shows slowdown in price growth across the country after consecutive RBA cash rate hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHouse prices in Sydney and Melbourne are falling as interest rate rises and economic uncertaint

31 Mar 2026

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