Why does Perth have an obsession with double brick homes unlike any other city?
27-06-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au

Why does Perth have an obsession with double brick homes unlike any other city?

It takes 12 to 18 months on average to build a home in Western Australia — but with non-brick frame construction, the home building timeline could be cut by up to half.  
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