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London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month

New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.

Woman loses £200k to 'English accent' NAB phone scam

A Melbourne woman was conned out of her life savings by fraudsters impersonating NAB security with polished English accents. This in-depth report reveals the sophisticated tactics used and crucial safety tips to avoid becoming the next victim.

Adelaide Tenant's Horror Find: Faeces in Rental Property

An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.

Taxi Meter Scam: How Tourists Are Being Ripped Off

Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking taxi meter scam targeting British tourists abroad. Learn the red flags and essential tips to protect your holiday budget from this sophisticated fraud.

Tenant accused of lying, charged £1200 for lock change

A London rental dispute turns nasty as an estate agent accuses a tenant of fabricating reasons to break her contract, then charges her £1,200 for a full lock replacement. The tenant shares the shocking email exchange.

Woman scammed by fake NASA astronaut in £16k romance con

A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f

Australia's Rental Nightmare: 42 Tenants Per Property

A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.

Reeves Plans Landlord Tax Raid: NI on Rental Income

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering applying National Insurance to rental income in a major tax overhaul targeting landlords, as Labour seeks to fill a £50bn spending gap. The controversial move could reshape the UK's buy-to-let market.

UK landlords face tax overhaul on rental income

HMRC is considering a major tax overhaul that could see UK landlords paying tax on their gross rental income instead of profits. Discover how this proposed change might impact property investors and the rental market.

Vinted Designer Bag Scam: Seller Left With Nothing

A UK seller shares her devastating story of selling a luxury designer bag on Vinted, only to be left empty-handed after a sophisticated buyer scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.

Kitchen Locked Behind Hidden Door in London Flat Nightmare

A London tenant's dream move turned into a surreal nightmare when she discovered her kitchen was completely inaccessible due to a mysterious hidden door mechanism. The bizarre architectural flaw left her unable to cook or access appliances for days.

Tenant outsmarts letting agent in contract rule dispute

A UK tenant was accused of breaking a strict tenancy rule, but the letting agent overlooked a crucial detail in the contract, leading to a dramatic reversal. Discover how the story unfolded and the important lesson for renters and agents alike.

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