Your data, open for inspection: CHOICE raises alarm on RentTech

41% of renters pressured to apply for a home via third-party platforms such as 2Apply and Snug

CHOICE Consumer Data Advocate Kate Bower (left) and CHOICE Senior Campaigns and Policy Advisor Rafi Alam (right)

New national research from CHOICE has revealed over 40% of renters have been pressured to use RentTech to apply for a home - putting them at risk of data breaches, extra costs and exclusion from housing.

Some tenants are also being forced to use these third-party rental platforms, such as 2Apply and Snug, to pay rent, request maintenance and communicate with agents or landlords.

Media contact: Katelyn Cameron, 0430 172 669, media@choice.com.au

Read the story on the CHOICE website here: www.choice.com.au/renttech

Editor’s notes:

Data for CHOICE’s report on rental technologies was collected from a variety of sources, including a national survey of 1020 renters and 502 landlords, case studies, stakeholder consultation, and investigative journalism. Full details of our methodology can be found in our report.

CHOICE RentTech Report 2023

CHOICE RentTech report.pdf

CHOICE Consumer Data Advocate Kate Bower - Images, interview, b-roll

Copy of RentalApps - Kate Bower - CHOICE.mp4

Kate Bower - Pre-recorded interview

Copy of RentalApps - Kate Bower - CHOICE - social.mp4

Kate Bower - Social media video

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B-roll footage of RentTech report

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B-roll footage of RentTech Report, Kate Bower (left), Rafi Alam (right)

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