How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords

Update: 2025-12-04

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Housing Minister Chris Bishop says tenants should negotiate a rent decrease, as rents fall. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has some tips and spoke to Corin Dann.

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How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords

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How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords

How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords