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 […]
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Western Suburbs Weekly PERTH is in the midst of its longest property downturn in 30 years, with prices down 20.2 per cent since their peak in 2014 and home building numbers down significantly. There was talk of greenshoots and a tentative recovery last year, but the credit crunch put that on hold. Interest rates are […]
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The West Australian Building mogul Dale Alcock says the industry needs a freeze on red tape and a big inflow of workers to fight the housing crisis. The Federal Government wants 1.2 million properties finished within five years but the boss of Australia’s second biggest home builder has warned growing regulation is adding to construction […]
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