Hobart rental market listings jump 37pc in a year, but reasons unclear

Amy Booth ended up buying a van to be closer to Hobart because she can't afford to rent. (Supplied)

• In short: Although there are more rentals on the market in Hobart, people still cannot afford them, experts say
• What's next? Experts say the rental crisis will continue until rentals joining the market include affordable housing for lower-income residents

When Amy Booth decided to move to Tasmania from regional Victoria two years ago, finding a property in Hobart was the goal.