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High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location
4 months, 2 weeks ago

High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions. “Every time the rent goes up, we have to raise prices, to keep up with the cost,” said Adelita Valentine, owner of HairFreek Barbers in Los Angeles. “A lot of people …

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We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures in the federal budget. Many are in despair
7 months, 3 weeks ago

We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures in the federal budget. Many are in despair

ABC  

It was billed as the cost-of-living budget. When Treasurer Jim Chalmers stepped up this week to unveil his government's economic plan for the year ahead, he described a responsible budget that "helps people under pressure today". "It's at the point where other friends of mine who are pensioners get so excited just when they can buy mince to make Bolognese," …

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A rent crisis in India is crushing hopes and dreams
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A rent crisis in India is crushing hopes and dreams

India Today  

Actor Kamakshi Bhat got a surprise text from her landlord in Mumbai in February that the monthly rent for her 3BHK flat had been hiked to Rs 84,000 from Rs 64,000. “In Mumbai, for example, the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment has surged to Rs 45,000 in the first quarter of 2024, marking a staggering 30 per cent …

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Higher rents will help reduce rental stress by encouraging people to 'economise' on housing, RBA governor says
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher rents will help reduce rental stress by encouraging people to 'economise' on housing, RBA governor says

ABC  

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says there is no immediate fix for people struggling in Australia's rental markets. Key points: RBA governor Philip Lowe say extremely high population growth is exacerbating the housing crisis He says higher interest rates will force people to economise on housing Mr Lowe says policymakers need to increase Australia's capital stock in line with population …

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Private rental assistance program prevents homelessness in Ballarat
1 year, 10 months ago

Private rental assistance program prevents homelessness in Ballarat

ABC  

When Kay was diagnosed with cancer for a second time, paying her rent was the last thing on her mind. Uniting Ballarat staff assessed Kay's situation and decided to pay one month of her rent and 50 per cent of the second month's rent through the Private Rental Assistance Program. Uniting Ballarat data shows demand for rent arrears support through …

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Coronavirus support for renters, landlords and commercial tenants announced by Victorian Government
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus support for renters, landlords and commercial tenants announced by Victorian Government

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a $500 million package to assist commercial and residential landlords and tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The Government is allocating $420 million in land tax relief to landlords who give discounts to their tenants and $80 million for residential renters facing hardship A special sitting of Parliament will be held next Thursday …

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