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Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Rental prices are skyrocketing in Perth as home vacancy rates plummet amid chronic housing supply shortages and unprecedented demand for homelessness services.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Renters and landlords reveal what they think of Western Australia's rental law shake-up

The relationship between WA renters and landlords is set for its biggest shake-up in years, but not everyone is convinced the government's cautious response goes far enough.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Research suggests deaths among WA homeless people on rise, as rough sleeping rate surges

Research suggests there are a growing number of West Australians dying while homeless or not long after, coinciding with a rise in the number of people sleeping rough and how many support services are having to turn away.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023