Editor's note

Renters already have it bad in Australia but new rental apps could make the problem even worse, writes Garrick Small. These apps pit prospective tenants against each other in auctions to determine rents, giving landlords even more power in a marketplace already tilted in their favour.

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More competition between renters won’t help affordability. AAP/Mick Tsikas

Why rent bidding apps will make the rental market even more unaffordable

Garrick Small, CQUniversity Australia

In a market already tilted in favour of landlords, these apps could further push up prices.

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