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New renting proposals a 'good move', but is it causing a renter-landlord divide?

August 31, 2018

Inside Parliament discuss the announced changes, which the Government hope will make life easier for renters.

This week, Inside Parliament discuss proposed changes by the Government that aim to make life easier for renters.  

It comes after Housing Minister Phil Twyford announced a series of proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. 

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