New housing loan commitments reached record levels nationally in December 2020, but Perth investors remained scarce, with just $378 million in investor finance written, The West Australian reported. Agents said only a couple of their recent sales involved investors, and REIWA blamed the rental moratorium for deterring landlords. PIPA chairman Peter Koulizos said investment activity was building nationally and would add to price pressure.
Reported by
Rhys Prka, The West Australian, 15 February 2021
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