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Across Australia, housing affordability continues to reign as a critical issue that impacts a large proportion of society.

The so called ‘great Australian dream’ of owning a home is becoming further out of reach for a growing cohort and record low rental vacancy rates are also taking a toll.

UDIA has long been advocating for all levels of government to work together to address the issues that are threatening housing affordabilty and people’s ability to access appropriate housing for their needs.

While affordability is dwindling, as a society we are also grappling with the impact of an aging population, many of whom are feeling increasingly isolated due to living on their own.

This article was republished by The Property Tribune having been originally written for UDIA WA’s The Urbanist magazine. To read the article in full, click here.

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