Locals gather to grill Perth's twin towers of property power
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Locals gather to grill Perth's twin towers of property power

UDIA's high-priced events are usually attended by industry figures,but on Wednesday the public jumped at the rare chance to grill members of the inner sanctum.

  • byEmma Young

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