In light of Victoria’s escalating cost of living and housing affordability crisis, combined with a scarcity of rental options, a new initiative is underway to repurpose the state’s vacant buildings into viable residential spaces.
This innovative solution seeks to alleviate the housing
pressure while addressing the underutilised infrastructure issue.
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