18 November 2019 Posted In: Uncategorized

Business News

The state government is making a major push for more medium-density housing, but market conditions and community sentiment loom as major hurdles for developers.

With dwelling diversity a key component of Western Australian state government policy, developers are keen to embrace opportunities to deliver more density across the metropolitan area.

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