By Maddison Leach
Publication Date: 2026-03-24 18:24:00
Many Australians know what it feels like to spot a promising person Rental offer Only to discover that the photos have been edited once they arrive at an inspection.
Now AI makes it easier for landlords and agents to improve or revise property photos, making the already stressful process of house hunting even more difficult.
“It’s crazy how many inspections I’ve done and they looked nothing like the pictures,” says Emma*, who is looking for a rental property Sydneysaid nine.com.au.
“It’s hard to tell which ones are AI-edited or which ones are Photoshopped until you actually stand in front of the device and realize you’ve wasted your time.”
There is currently nothing stopping agents from using AI-altered property photos without disclosing them.
But that could soon change – at least in NSW, where…
