Does homeownership still make sense?

It could take up to 16 years for some renters to save for a down payment. Is it worth it?

https://www.salon.com/2025/03/09/does-homeownership-still-make-sense/

Cops hunt ruthless gang after four swanky homes featured in hit TV comedy Ted Lasso are raided in £2m spree https://www.inbella.com/876380/cops-hunt-ruthless-gang-after-four-swanky-homes-featured-in-hit-tv-comedy-ted-lasso-are-raided-in-2m-spree/ #BBC #CelebritiesNews #comedy #crime #England #exclusives #Gardening #HomeTransformations #homes #HousePrices #London #netflix #police #Renting #TedLasso #TheSunNewspaper

For those of you interested in the possibilities of increased market regulation, here's an analysis of how the cap on letting agents' fees played out in the UK rental market.... makes for an interesting read & has some parallels with the Q. of the 'harm' or otherwise caused to the labour market by the minimum wage...

#regulation #housing #renting

https://theconversation.com/successful-caps-on-english-letting-agents-fees-disprove-the-idea-that-its-unwise-to-meddle-with-free-markets-240708

Competition Bureau investigating high tech price-fixing by Canadian landlords #landlords #Canada #pricefixing #renting #rentersrights https://breachmedia.ca/competition-bureau-investigating-price-fixing-canadian-landlords/

Consumer Affairs will now go after landlords or estate agents that try to let substandard housing.

"Letting a new renter move into a rental property that doesn’t meet these standards is a criminal offence, with maximum penalties of over $11,000 for individuals and over $57,000 for companies."

#vicpol #renting #housing

https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/crackdown -excessive-rent-increases-and-dodgy-rentals

Goodbye to the days of rental deposits being held at ransom - a Deposit Protection Scheme works in other places, so why not here?

Trying to find somewhere to rent in Melbourne that's affordable and not in some far-flung shithole neighbourhood. Yikes, this is tough.

Our landlord's real estate agent: "*DO NOT* disconnect the electricity until after we've completed the final inspection."

Tenants Victoria: "Some rental providers and agents will tell you that the utilities need to stay on for a period of time after you move out, usually saying this is needed for the final inspection or to show the property to a new renter. You do not need to do this. You can, and should, arrange for the utilities to be disconnected on your move-out date."

https://tenantsvic.org.au/advice/ending-your-tenancy/moving-out/

The Competition Bureau should immediately begin an investigation into YieldStar use by landlords in Canada. MPs need to ensure that there are protections in place to prevent any potential price fixing on rent #Canada #renting #landlords #housing #pricefixing
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/rents-canada-price-fixing-yieldstar-1.7361871

Investors, not immigrants, are fuelling the housing crisis #housing #immigration #realestate #Canada #cdnpoli #housingcrisis #renting #investors https://breachmedia.ca/investors-immigrants-fuelling-housing-crisis/

Some of the people who help make public policy on housing have a stake in the real estate industry : Find Out If Your MP Is A Landlord Or Invested In Real Estate #realestate #renting #Canada #cdnpoli #conflictofinterest
https://www.readthemaple.com/mp-landlords/

Rental inspections are still, perhaps more so, such an incredibly stressful and completely draining affair.

Anyone looking to rent in Dublin: There's a place going in a house in Stoneybatter.

Rent is €1,245 per month, not including bills (internet & gas/electricity).

Available from 1 November 2024.

(This has been advertised elsewhere; holler for further details.)

Hihi fedi~ a question~ I'll be moving to the US in about a month or two (waiting for my visa), specifically Urbana in Illinois! Uhhmm, could I ask any helpful fedizen to give me advice about finding trans-friendly accommodation there? I haven't rented in the US before so I'm a little lost about some things~

First question, Should I try and book a place to stay in advance, like now, or should I wait until I get there and stay at a hotel for the first week and then go and visit?

My worry is that it's going to be hard to assess whether a place is good to stay in from just pictures, so visiting in person might be ideal?

Related question, will I face difficulties finding a place to rent given that I haven't rented in the US before? Are there any kinds of documents that landlords will need? like do they expect references or something? my previous landlord is in SG, and the one before that was the Uni, so I don't know if that counts?

Second question, how difficult do you think it'll be to find a trans-friendly place to stay? are there any signs to look out for?

Third question, are there any particular areas or parts of Urbana to avoid? Ill be working at UIUC and I can't drive, so I'm hoping for something not too far from the uni, maybe within cycling distance I guess~

Fourth question, what platforms would yall recommend for looking for accomodation? any apps/sites to focus on/avoid?

Fifth question, any kind of things in renting contracts to look out for? like any clauses that might be predatory or something that I should keep an eye out for?

reboosts for visibility welcomed!

#trans #housing #advice #adviceWelcome #usImmigration #unitdstates #renting

Tell your MP that this should be made illegal in Canada: Canadian mega landlord using AI ‘pricing scheme’ as it massively hikes rents #renting #pricefixing #landlords #realestate #Canada #rentersrights https://breachmedia.ca/canadian-mega-landlord-ai-pricing-scheme-hikes-rents/

The mouldy, ant-infested flats that prove why MPs should never be landlords

No it explains why many many landlords should not be allowed to operate.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/03/flats-mps-landlords-jas-athwal-labour

We treat our seniors deplorably in Canada. If you're not a senior with deep pockets you're ignored and cast aside. We need to tell our members of govt that we need better rent controls & income supports for seniors #Renting #seniors #housing #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/seniors-rent-canada-1.7257034

This may be a Boston (MA USA) specific rental question, but: my lease renews in Oct and my landlord asked if I'm staying another year & yes I am, BUT it's very likely I will move before the lease is fully up (e.g. next summer)

I'm undecided if I should say anything and see if she would go for a mo-to-mo. I'm inclined NOT to, I doubt she will have any trouble finding a new tenant if I leave early (I would give her multiple month's notice). Anything I'm not thinking of here?