Australia’s rental market continues to tighten, with vacancy rates across many Sydney suburbs sitting below 1% and tenant demand remaining extremely strong. In this episode of Get Real with Morton, Ewan Morton speaks with Ayush Jain about the current rental squeeze, rising rental yields and why more investors are starting to see opportunity in today’s market despite ongoing economic pressures.
The conversation explores how limited housing supply, slower construction activity and buyer hesitation around off-the-plan developments are all contributing to the rental shortage. Ayush explains that properties are being leased faster than ever, with multiple applications often submitted before or immediately after inspections, highlighting just how competitive the market has become for tenants.
For investors, the outlook remains increasingly attractive, with some one-bedroom properties now delivering rental yields between 7–8%. Ewan and Ayush discuss why landlords who can comfortably hold their assets may benefit from continued rental growth and strong demand, while also emphasising the importance of understanding broader market conditions as the rental landscape continues to evolve.