Dimitri Burshtein & Alex Sanchez: Taxpayer-funded green bank serves ‘grifters and rent-seekers’

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is one of several off-budget entities operated by the Commonwealth government that, as S&P has observed, are “increasingly obfuscating Australia’s fiscal position and borrowing needs.” It is time to begin an orderly …

How Arizona cities rank for increases and decreases in rent prices

Rentometer has published its latest Single-Family Rentals Report, covering the first six months of the year and highlighting rent prices and trends across the U.S. The report also details which Arizona cities have seen increases in rent prices and which …

Living rent-free: how the love of travel and pets created a new community

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For anyone who owns a pet and wants to take a trip, you know, it can be a hassle finding someone to watch your dog or cat. Additionally, the cost of boarding or hiring a sitter can add up. The love of our pets is now helping people …

Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: 'A very positive step'

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird launched the Creditworthiness Assessment Bill back in 2018 which aimed to make it a requirement for credit providers to take into account rental and council tax payment history. Lord Bird argued at the time that there was “ …

City farm promised 'long lease' amidst concern rent charge 'would be death sentence'

The Mudchute Association charity says it needs the council to extend its lease by at least 30 years so that it can raise funds and plan for the future. However it says the council’s policy is now to grant leases of up to 15 years. The charity also says the …

Getting tax benefits on rent? Most salaried employees claim HRA exemption wrong, says CA

If you're a salaried employee receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) and living in rented accommodation, you're likely eligible for a tax break under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act. But Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns: “Most people …

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison expanding build-to-rent footprint after $3B financing deal

Taylor Morrison continues to place a heavy bet on build-to-rent projects after inking a $3 billion agreement to finance more land purchases and construction costs. The company's Yardly brand recently entered the Austin metro with a project in …

Rent or Buy? Weighing the Financial Case for Medical Equipment Rental

As hospital margins tighten and technology evolves, the decision to rent or buy medical equipment is critical. According to a Precedence Research survey, some 46% of U.S. hospitals used equipment rental in 2024, indicating a growing trend of hospitals …

Property rent rates in Ashfield have risen seven per cent in the last year

New figures show rental rates in Ashfield are seven per cent higher than they were this time last year. It comes as Propertymark, a membership organisation for estate agents, warned upcoming reforms in England and Scotland may add more ‘uncertainty to …

SPF reiterates call to exempt Build-to-Rent from rent controls amid declining starts