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Rent-tech platforms bypass surcharge ban with new fees

Published Monday, October 12, 2026 · Updated October 12

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What We Know — Key Points

  • At least 1.2 million rent payments each month are made on rent-tech platforms in Australia.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes how rent-tech platforms are exploiting loopholes in the surcharge ban, creating unethical and difficult situations for tenants, especially during a cost-of-living crisis.

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