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Dodge the Duds: A Cheeky Guide to Affordable Housing

Season 1, Ep. 9

Dear listener! I am here to guide you through this maze with a torch in one hand and a magnifying glass in the other. Together, we shall avoid the duds and maybe, just maybe, find you a place that doesn’t have you contemplating a career in bank robbery. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and let's get cracking on understanding rental agreements and how not to end up living in a shoe.

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