Rental Shortage: Hawera, New Plymouth
A shortage of quality rental homes in Hawera is forcing people to sleep in their cars until they find suitable accommodation.
Tuesday, December 10th 2002, 12:07PM
by The Landlord
"The motor camp has been used regularly," Ms Judd said. "I even had one person sleep in her car."
She said rent had increased by 10%-15% in the last three months.
"I usually have 25 to 30 (rental houses) vacant a month, now I only have five three-bedroom homes on the books," Ms Judd said....
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