‘Rental surfing’: Savvy new move from desperate tenants
A limited amount of properties to rent on the market has coincided with rental prices rising across Sydney, making it difficult for prospective first time renters to get a foot in the door. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper
The data showed the average task price was between $40 – $200 nationally, with the NSW average being $174. Ms Padjan, 36, moved in with her partner back to her parents home while the pair were building their first home. Airtasker Co-Founder and CEO Tim Fung said the local services app has seen an increase in users requesting remote rental inspections on their behalf.
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