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WA DWELLING APPROVALS CONFIRM PROPERTY MARKET RECOVERY
Positive property market sentiment that has been brewing in the last few months in Western Australia has been confirmed by hard data today according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “Building approval figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today show the number of total dwellings approved in WA is…
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PROPERTY INDUSTRY SUPPORTS MOVE TO SCRAP STAMP DUTY
The recommendation to scrap stamp duties in the Productivity Commission report released today is welcomed by the property industry according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). The Productivity Commission report, entitled Shifting the Dial, makes recommendations to scrap stamp duty and streamline planning systems to assist with adequate land supply and ensure…
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UDIA WA RECOGNISES YOUNG TALENT FOR DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is pleased to announce that Ali Wheeler of Cedar Woods Properties Ltd is the winner of the 2017 UDIA Young Development Professional Scholarship. Ms Wheeler is Project Marketing Manager at Cedar Woods and has achieved rapid career progression due to her mature approach, hard work and enthusiasm.…
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UDIA WA APPOINTS PINDAN DIRECTOR AS NEW PRESIDENT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) announced the appointment of Nick Allingame, Director of Pindan Developments to the position of President today. UDIA is the peak organisation representing the urban development industry in Western Australia. “I am very pleased to accept the position of President and I am excited about the prospect of…
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IMPRACTICAL COCKATOO POLICY WILL ADD TO COST OF PROPERTY IN WA
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) says that amendments to guidelines released by the Federal Department of the Environment and Energy will add significant cost and delay to almost all forms of development across the south west land division of Western Australia. “UDIA calculates that each referral will cost $6,577 plus the cost…
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BEST PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS IN WA REVEALED
The very best development projects in Western Australia have been announced by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) at a spectacular gala event on Saturday 9 September at Crown. “The UDIA Awards for Excellence program is an opportunity to showcase the very best in urban development across the state and ensures that we…
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COMMON-SENSE PREVAILS FOR MANDOGALUP LANDOWNERS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the latest assessment decision by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) calling it a win for common-sense and a move that will open up much needed affordable land for urban development in Mandogalup, located in the southern metropolitan growth corridor. “EPA advice this week ended a…
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PROPERTY INDUSTRY NO SOFT TARGET: UDIA WA
The state’s leading property industry body, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA), says supporting the property market recovery in Western Australia should be a key feature of next week’s state budget. “It is no secret that the economic downturn continues to take a toll on the WA property market,” UDIA WA CEO Allison…
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CALLS FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Despite new legislation passed by Parliament this week, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is calling for even greater steps to be taken to increase local government accountability and transparency, saying the introduction of mandatory performance reporting on planning matters and Development Contribution Schemes should be included. The call comes following a state…