Rent in Australian capital cities climbs record 11.7% in 12 months
by Mostafa Rachwani from World news | The Guardian on (#6BC8J)
Increase equivalent to $3,200 a year for tenants, with relief unlikely' in the short term as demand continues to outstrip supply
Renters in Australian capital cities have suffered the highest increase for a 12-month period since records began in 2007 as the nation's housing crisis shows no sign of slowing down.
The combined capitals' rental rate increased 11.7% over the past year, far above the average increase of 3.5%.
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