The Too Hard Basket - Why is it so expensive to rent a home in Australia?

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Finding an affordable rental property is increasingly difficult Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH

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In this episode, we look at the skyrocketing costs of renting a property in Australia, which almost everyone agrees has put a lot of people under immense pressure. So why do we have this issue? And what can be done to change the system?

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