It is no secret that WA’s residential property market has been struggling for the last five years.
While the cost of housing has become slightly more affordable for some, tight credit conditions, unstable employment and a stagnant economy have made things incredibly tough for buyers and workers in the industry.
Read the full opinion piece from UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck here.
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