Shelter WA will release new analysis alongside the first of its state election platform asks, revealing how much Western Australian renters could save next year if the state government delivers a deep and permanent cost-of-living housing relief package.
WHO: Shelter WA Chair Kieran Wong
WHEN: Thursday October 31, 11am
WHERE: Shelter WA office, Suit 2, Level 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Media contact: Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301
Western Australian renters could save $6,000 next year if the state government delivers a deep and permanent cost-of-living housing relief package, according to Shelter WA. Shelter WA has released new analysis alongside the first of its state election platform asks: Stop unfair rent increases through a rent capto protect renters from excessive rent increases and help reduce inflation.→ If capped at 1.5%, this could save Perth households $3,172 next year based on the assumption that rents will rise by 10%. Commit to an energy efficient retrofit of rentals,starting with social housing.→This could save WA households up to $2,865 a year…
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