Business News WESTERN Australia’s borders are open after almost two years, paving the way for interstate and overseas workers to plug the skills gaps exacerbated during COVID-19. But historically low rental vacancy rates mean there are few places for these workers to live. Industry experts describe the issue as a double-edged sword, as an undersupply […]
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The West Australian There’s a sweet spot between infill and sprawl Tanya Steinbeck Having “housing choice” suggests freedom to choose between several options. But as anyone in WA looking to buy or rent a home knows, choice is a luxury few have — let alone can afford. Well-intentioned infill targets set by the State for […]
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LAST WEEK THE STATE GOVERNMENT RELEASED THE THIRD ITERATION OF ITS STRATEGIC PLANNING DOCUMENTATION WHICH STARTED WITH THE RELEASE OF DIRECTIONS 2031 AND BEYOND SIX YEARS AGO. THE SUBREGIONAL FRAMEWORKS OUTLINES WHERE, AND HOW MUCH, DEVELOPMENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO HOUSE A POPULATION OF 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE. The Perth/Peel region is broken down into four […]
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