Season 2 - Episode 1: Help! I can’t find a rental!

2024-08-12

The rental market in WA is extremely tight at the moment, with vacancy rates in Perth at below one percent, and below 1.5 percent in the regional WA. There has been a consistent decline in the number of rental properties available, combined with an increase in demand, particularly since COVID border restrictions were removed. These conditions are fuelling increased prices, so it’s tough to find a property to rent at all and even harder to find one you can afford. If you’ve found yourself looki...

The rental market in WA is extremely tight at the moment, with vacancy rates in Perth at below one percent, and below 1.5 percent in the regional WA.

There has been a consistent decline in the number of rental properties available, combined with an increase in demand, particularly since COVID border restrictions were removed.

These conditions are fuelling increased prices, so it’s tough to find a property to rent at all and even harder to find one you can afford.

If you’ve found yourself looking for a place to rent in the current market, it’s understandably a pretty stressful situation to be in, but you’re not alone.

Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.

Legal Aid WA Circle Green Ruah Community Services Broome CIRCLE

Other podcast partners

Community Legal Law Access

Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about the law and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice. You should always speak to a lawyer if you need legal advice about your particular situation. Legal Aid WA and our partners aim to provide accurate information but do not accept responsibility if it is not. Any services referred to which are not operated by Legal Aid WA are not endorsed or approved by Legal Aid WA or any participating organisation.

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