A housing crisis in the NSW Hunter Region is becoming more pronounced with tenants forced to reckon with major rent hikes. 9News
"I was on the lease for $600 a fortnight and she has put the rent up to over $800 a fortnight," he said.
His five-year lease was terminated and Harrison, who had a stroke last year, said it's hard to find a suitable new place.Nicholas Harrison has been a renter for more than 15 years but has now lost his home.They're moving in with family after their rent was increased to more than half of Loran's wage.
Rising interest rates paired with a lack of supply are having an impact in the region, even though it's not in the city.
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