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Queensland renters face price hikes nine times higher than government forecast

Queensland renters are set to be slammed with price hikes up to nine times higher than the federal government’s modelling, exposing the Treasury’s estimate of a mere $2 rent rise as “pure fantasy”. 

A damning new rental forecast from property data firm FoundIt reveals controversial tax overhauls restricting negative gearing will trigger a “perfect storm” for tenants already stretched to breaking point.

While the government claimed the reforms would add just couple of dollars to weekly rents, FoundIt’s capital-city forecast shows a grim reality for 39 sub-regions across Greater Brisbane. click here for more 

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