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See how your increase compares against Melbourne CPI and the median rent for similar properties in your suburb.

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Is your landlord blaming the Budget?

Some landlords are citing the 2026–27 Federal Budget's negative gearing changes to justify increases. Most existing landlords are unaffected — the change is also not yet law.

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