Large tracts of Perth land to be released, but do little to alleviate housing crisis in short term, experts say

Large tracts of land primarily in Perth's outer suburbs will be released in a bid to alleviate housing shortages, but experts want greater focus on smart infill models that don't exacerbate urban sprawl. 

WA's current rental vacancy rate is at its lowest level in more than a decade, with rates for houses and units in the greater Perth region dipping to 0.6 per cent and 1 per cent respectively.