{"id":34048,"date":"2025-02-18T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4621241_AE21241_0"},"modified":"2025-02-18T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:00:00","slug":"renters-and-buyers-struggling-in-australias-evolving-property-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=34048","title":{"rendered":"Renters and buyers struggling in Australia&#8217;s evolving property market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\"><i>New report unveils the financial and emotional pressures faced by Aussies<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SYDNEY<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Rising rents, fluctuating house prices, and property issues are making it harder for Australians to secure housing. According to the&nbsp;<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realinsurance.com.au\/news-views\/the-real-property-report-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Real Property Report 2025<\/a><\/b>, commissioned by Real Insurance with MyMavins, 73% of renters feel pressured to enhance their applications due to intense market competition.<\/p>\n<p>Renting remains challenging, with 77% of applicants feeling the need to make their applications stand out. Over half (57%) report pressure to offer above the listed rent\u2014by up to <span class=\"xn-money\">$124<\/span> weekly, costing over <span class=\"xn-money\">$6,000<\/span> annually.<\/p>\n<p>Pet owners face additional hurdles, spending over nine hours weekly seeking pet-friendly properties. Poor leasing agent experiences frustrate 60% of renters, and 68% say negative interactions deterred them from applying for properties.<\/p>\n<p>Rent hikes intensify financial strain: 61% report two or more increases in two years, while 48% have reduced savings and 45% feel heightened financial stress. Some have cut non-essentials (38%) or struggled with bills (34%).<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Joel Dignam<\/span>, Executive Director of Better Renting, said, &#8220;We are hearing all the time from renters about a deep dissatisfaction with their renting experience, whether that be applying for properties, facing rent increases, or dealing with leasing agents. It&#8217;s particularly concerning that so many renters feel pressured to offer more than the asking rent, and it goes to show the weakness of current protections around rent bidding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Homebuyers face their own struggles, with 60% encountering unexpected property issues post-purchase despite third-party inspections. Additionally, 66% report feeling misled by real estate agents, citing undisclosed damages (21%) or hidden fees (17%).<\/p>\n<p>The home-buying process is emotionally taxing, with 40% experiencing stress and anxiety. Common frustrations include moving (42%), surprise building issues (35%), and dealing with agents (34%). Furthermore, 59% felt pressured to bid above their budget during auctions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the difficulties, 31% of buyers remain optimistic about homeownership. Yet, 51% had to compromise on location due to unaffordability.<\/p>\n<p>Dignam added, &#8220;Expensive rents are trapping renters. The cost of everyday essentials, including housing, has got to a point where many renters face little chance of saving up a house deposit, especially when house prices are increasing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The report highlights the significant emotional and financial strain of <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia&#8217;s<\/span> property market, with both renters and buyers facing mounting pressures to secure a home.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to access the full Real Property Report 2025, click <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realinsurance.com.au\/news-views\/the-real-property-report-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New report unveils the financial and emotional pressures faced by Aussies SYDNEY, Feb. 19, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Rising rents, fluctuating house prices, and property issues are making it harder for Australians to secure housing. 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