Dreaming of a tree change? You might be too late
Larry SchlesingerReporter
Worsening housing affordability, tradie shortages, and a lack of zoned land have killed the ambition of many Australians to move out of big cities with new figures showing house approvals have fallen sharply in many regional markets.
The trend – known popularly as the sea change and tree change phenomenon– boomed following the pandemic as people looked to escape the virus-riddled capital cities.
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Larry Schlesinger writes on real estate, specialising in commercial and residential property. Larry is based in our Melbourne newsroom. Connect with Larry on Twitter. Email Larry at larry.schlesinger@afr.com
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