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For renters 7 May 2026Best Melbourne Suburbs for International Students (2026 Guide)
CBD, Carlton, Footscray, Clayton, Box Hill, St Kilda or South Yarra? What each Melbourne area is like for international students, with travel times and trade-offs.
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For renters 7 May 2025How to Find Affordable Accommodation in Melbourne (2026 Guide)
What to check before choosing student accommodation in Melbourne: total costs, location, scams to avoid, and why furnished rooms make moving easier.
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For owners 20 Apr 2025Annual Demand for Room Rentals in Australia
Over 1.5 million people in Australia look for a room, not a whole property, every year. Where that demand comes from, with sources.
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For owners 13 Jan 2025How to Lodge a Bond as a First-Time Landlord in Victoria
The six steps to lodging a tenant bond through the RTBA portal: amounts, forms, receipts and refunds, explained for first-time landlords.
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For owners 13 Jan 2025Victoria Rental Minimum Standards in 2026: What Renters and Landlords Need to Know
Heating, kitchens, bathrooms, safety checks and the new blind-cord rules: the legal minimums every Victorian rental must meet, for renters and landlords.
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For owners 10 Jan 2025How to Rent My Property: A FREE Guide for Landlords
Renting out your property yourself can save up to 8% in agency fees. Where to advertise, what it costs, and every step from insurance to bond lodgement.
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For owners 10 Mar 2022An Innovative Way of Renting your Properties
Middow's rent-to-rent model: guaranteed monthly income for owners, furnished homes for newcomers, and tenants secured in about a week.
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