Regional Housing Crunch Causes Legal Spike

Regional Housing Crunch Causes Legal Spike
A real estate sign is seen at property in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
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Housing and homelessness problems in regional New South Wales have reached a crisis point, with legal advocates fielding a surge in calls for assistance.

Legal Aid NSW says services provided to clients at risk of losing their homes have increased by 53 percent in the past year.