WA struggling most with mortgages
WA home owners are cutting back on essentials to pay for their mortgage. (AAP) AAP
Western Australian residents are struggling with their mortgages more than any other state in Australia, according to a new survey.
Over 700 home owners surveyed found that 53 percent were stressed, according to the survey by online mortgage marketplace HashChing.
Victoria were second with 50 percent stressed with high mortgages, followed by NSW with 50 percent.
South Australia had the lowest percentage with 45, then Queensland with 46 percent.
WA home owners are now making lifestyle changes, giving up on holidays, hobbies and entertainment.
One in two also said they cut back on every day expenses including groceries, utilities, transportation and food to help make their mortgage payments.
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