Property down, rent up

The monthly property data we've been waiting for is here. And the numbers tell us that national property prices are, in fact, falling. Meanwhile, rents are rising at an extraordinary clip - what part does this play in the affordability picture?And in the wake of a wave of scandals at the big four consulting firms, the government has proposed potential regulations to respond to an industry occupied by only a few big players.So what sorts of things could change?Carrington Clarke and ABC Business Reporter Steph Chalmers break it all down on ABC Business Daily.Be sure to catch today's tax-time bonus episode - on the new $1,000 tax deduction - here! Got a burning business question?We'd love to hear your questions! If there’s business and economic news that has you stumped or you'd like further insight into, we're here to help. Send a short voice recording to Carrington and the team at [email protected] and we'll attempt to answer it.