This real estate agent’s rent suggestion sparked outrage–see the landlord’s fiery reply
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Tensions between real estate agents and landlords are not uncommon, but when a suggested rent hike sparks a heated exchange, it certainly catches attention.
A recent dispute between a Brisbane-area agent and their landlord client over a proposed rent increase has turned heads, leading to some surprising reactions from both parties.
Here's how the situation unfolded, and why it's stirring up debate across the region.
A recent email exchange between a Brisbane-area landlord and their real estate agent has sparked outrage, as the agent suggested a substantial rent increase for a rental property.
The agent proposed raising the rent from $550 per week to $720-$780, citing comparable properties in Bracken Ridge and surrounding areas.
The landlord, however, was not impressed by the suggestion and voiced strong disagreement in a blunt response.
‘Not happy with the idea at all,’ the landlord wrote back.
‘There is a crisis and you and your mob should know better than anyone. There is no need to raise the rent by $200 or more when people are struggling enough as it is.’
In their email, the landlord made it clear that they would not entertain the agent’s proposal and would keep the rent at $550.
‘The rent will not be increasing, happy where it is and if the price is "too cheap", well maybe it will give a struggling family a much deserved break,’ they added.
The exchange was shared on social media, where users expressed their frustration with the real estate agent's suggestion.
‘I saw this on a social media page I follow,’ one user wrote.
‘Just goes to show it’s not solely landlords to blame for increases. Real estate agencies need to be burnt to the ground.’
‘Can confirm that property managers will tell landlords that their property is worth more and to increase the rent,’ another commenter shared.
‘I worked in two different offices and saw this quite a bit.’
A third user said: ‘I was a landlord and the property manager was basically advocating for a rent rise almost every quarter.’
Despite the uproar, Ashley McAdam from Property Central explained that while agents provide market advice, it is ultimately up to the landlord to decide.
‘We put it up once in several years (we had a good tenant),’ she recalled.
‘As a landlord, the peace of mind in having a good tenant was way more important than a few bucks, not to mention I slept easier at night. The capital gain on the property was the main value for us anyway.’
McAdam added that her agency did not pressure landlords into raising rents but instead made them aware of potential increases based on the market.
‘It all goes with the market. We can’t make suggestions on increasing the rent to anything that’s anything above the current market,’ she clarified.
Weekly rents in Brisbane saw a rise of 5 per cent in 2024, while regional Queensland experienced a significant jump of 8.6 per cent, making it the most expensive regional area in the country to rent.
With rent prices continuing to rise, do you think landlords should be more considerate of tenants' struggles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
A recent dispute between a Brisbane-area agent and their landlord client over a proposed rent increase has turned heads, leading to some surprising reactions from both parties.
Here's how the situation unfolded, and why it's stirring up debate across the region.
A recent email exchange between a Brisbane-area landlord and their real estate agent has sparked outrage, as the agent suggested a substantial rent increase for a rental property.
The agent proposed raising the rent from $550 per week to $720-$780, citing comparable properties in Bracken Ridge and surrounding areas.
The landlord, however, was not impressed by the suggestion and voiced strong disagreement in a blunt response.
Landlord slams agent’s proposal for major rent hike. Image source: Pexels/Kindel Media
‘Not happy with the idea at all,’ the landlord wrote back.
‘There is a crisis and you and your mob should know better than anyone. There is no need to raise the rent by $200 or more when people are struggling enough as it is.’
In their email, the landlord made it clear that they would not entertain the agent’s proposal and would keep the rent at $550.
‘The rent will not be increasing, happy where it is and if the price is "too cheap", well maybe it will give a struggling family a much deserved break,’ they added.
The exchange was shared on social media, where users expressed their frustration with the real estate agent's suggestion.
‘I saw this on a social media page I follow,’ one user wrote.
‘Just goes to show it’s not solely landlords to blame for increases. Real estate agencies need to be burnt to the ground.’
‘Can confirm that property managers will tell landlords that their property is worth more and to increase the rent,’ another commenter shared.
‘I worked in two different offices and saw this quite a bit.’
A third user said: ‘I was a landlord and the property manager was basically advocating for a rent rise almost every quarter.’
Despite the uproar, Ashley McAdam from Property Central explained that while agents provide market advice, it is ultimately up to the landlord to decide.
‘We put it up once in several years (we had a good tenant),’ she recalled.
‘As a landlord, the peace of mind in having a good tenant was way more important than a few bucks, not to mention I slept easier at night. The capital gain on the property was the main value for us anyway.’
McAdam added that her agency did not pressure landlords into raising rents but instead made them aware of potential increases based on the market.
‘It all goes with the market. We can’t make suggestions on increasing the rent to anything that’s anything above the current market,’ she clarified.
Weekly rents in Brisbane saw a rise of 5 per cent in 2024, while regional Queensland experienced a significant jump of 8.6 per cent, making it the most expensive regional area in the country to rent.
With rent prices continuing to rise, do you think landlords should be more considerate of tenants' struggles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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