Press Releases

Contact UDIA Communications Manager Mark Schneider for more information or to arrange an interview with UDIA’s CEO Debra Goostrey:  
P: 9321 1101
E: mschneider@udiawa.com.au

UDIA Press Releases:

2012 

Housing finance figures show market is rising

Rising rents and signs of recovery make home buying attractive

2011

First Home Owner Grant rise shows confidence returning 

Second rate drop welcomed by UDIA

Housing as affordable as the 1980s

Housing finance figures show confidence returning to market

Outstanding environmental development reduces waste

Rise in building approvals shows confidence returning

Interest rate "no news" is good news for homebuyers

Dion Warnock wins UDIA Young Development Professional Scholarship

Strategic Assessment welcomed by UDIA

UDIA Welcomes changes to federal environmental laws

Rates on hold welcomed by UDIA

Is a fear of heights holding back WA's urban development?

Housing finance rise welcomed by UDIA

Housing finance figures are welcome news

Flexibility for tourist developments welcomed

Energy saving Evergreen cuts carbon and power bills

Developer contributions could increase new house prices

Avon Ridge earns accolades for environmentally sensitive design

Private sector housing approvals up in April

Industry strongly supports water recycling initiative

Time to act on productivity report

Public transport winners and losers in state budget

UDIA Welcomes State Government housing strategy

Residential lot applications up sizes down in December

Smaller lots popular with West Australian buyers

Jump in lot development applications shows confidence in future

New habitat maps a win for Carnaby's Cockatoos and developers

Rate rise relief welcomed by industry

WA land more affordable than it's been in years

Homeowner confidence showing signs of returning 

WA property developers win national awards 

Dwelling construction up in WA

Forum to give expert advice on tax, finanace and affordable housing 

The Glades gets top marks for sustainability 
UDIA Welcomes Waterfront Project Funding
Land Sale Fall 27%
Finance Commitments up
Building Approvals up in Perth

2010

Perth Land Prices Weather Property Market Storm  
Rate Rise Threat to Market
House Prices Up as Perth Market Strengthens
Plea to Hold Rates Steady - October
New Codes to Assist Higher Density Development
Coastal Setbacks Far Too Rigid
UDIA Award Winners Announced
Directions 2031 Infill Targets Need Incentives
Sales Increase Along with Land Supply Fears
Planning Approvals Reform Legislation will save new home buyers $$
Sigh of relief as rates remain steady
NBN Announcement big win for new home buyers
Industry welcomes Land and Housing Office
Rates up again
WA's Urban Future Investigated
RBA lifts rates
Boost to low income home loans
RBA holds rates steady

2009

Infrastructure Australia Bid Disappointing
Approvals Reform Legislation Welcomed
Broadband Plan Threatens Affordability
Creation of Office of Environmental Protection Authority
UDIA Backs Changes to State Planning System - September 2009
UDIA Supports Development Assessment Panels - September 2009
UDIA Awards for Excellence 2009 winners - September 2009
Market Bouncing Back August 2009
Most sales since May 08 - August 20 2009
Sales Up 70% - May 2009
Budget Land Tax - May 2009
Last Call For FHOG Boost - May 2009
Commitment To Brighton Rail Applauded - May 2009
FHOG Boost Provides Lifeline To Property Market - May 09
Broadband Network - April 2009
Land Tax Changes Announcement - April 2009
Industry Welcomes New WAPC Chair - April 2009
WA Development Best In The Country - April 2009
Land Tax Changes - March 2009
WA Projects Vie For National Awards - March 2009
Continue FHOG Boost - March 2009
Council Amalgamations - February 09
March Lunch - February 09
Government Infrastructure Spending - February 09
Land Sales Buck Trend - January 09
First Home Buyers Boost Land Sales 72% - January 09