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Something I noticed when I returned to Perth early this year: rents had skyrocketed. Here's an example: I came back here in 1998 after many years in Melbourne. Saw a place in West Leedervile that was basically a box in a small block. Had barely enough room to swing a rat. If memory serves it was only $65 a week. Came back here in Januray 2006 after a few years in Sydders. Saw an ad for a place in West Leedervile that was $140 per week. When I walked past I realized it was the same joint. They'd just tarted it up a tad and planted a few shrubs outside. Can you believe it? Here's some more info on this phenomenon.
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