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New Data shows Increase in WA Downsizers but Barriers Exist
An increase in the number of people wanting to downsize in Perth has been highlighted as clear evidence that more needs to be done to help older Australians to move out of their homes and boost the delivery of more medium and high density housing across the City. The latest data from Downsizer.com released today…
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AWARDS SHOWCASE RANGE OF STUNNING PROJECTS IN PERTH & SOUTH WEST
At a gala event on Saturday night, the very best developments in WA were crowned at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) Awards for Excellence 2023. From one of the world’s most sustainable developments in the South West, to the height of luxury in Subiaco, the award winners reflect the growing diversity of…
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UDIA WA welcomes Medium Density Code changes in a win for housing affordability
Today’s announcement from the Minister for Planning of amendments to the Medium Density Code is welcomed by UDIA WA, responding to industry concerns regarding the provisions for lower density residential development and the impact on affordable housing product. The recent release of the long-anticipated Code was welcomed to provide greater certainty and clarity for industry…
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UDIA WA welcomes pragmatic approach to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The development industry has always had the utmost respect for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and acknowledges the need to protect identified sites as was always the case under the 1972 Act. As a member of the ACH Implementation Group, UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck has welcomed today’s bold yet necessary decision to reset the legislative framework…
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UDIA WA APPOINTED TO ACH ACT IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the establishment of an ‘Implementation Group’ that will assist with addressing potential issues in relation to the implementation of the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) framework that comes into effect on Saturday. UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck has been appointed to the group, along with…
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UDIA WA welcomes reconsideration of Public Open Space ‘tax’ on infill development
UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Housing; Planning; Homelessness; Lands John Carey MLA that interim measures for public open space contributions will be implemented for infill development, while broader Public Open Space policy review is undertaken. With the draft Policy currently out for consultation, new measures will be brought forward to reduce…
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INDUSTRY WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANNING MINISTER
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the appointment of the Hon. John Carey MLA to the Planning portfolio. “UDIA WA is looking forward to continuing our positive working relationship with Minister Carey now that he has taken on extra responsibilities under the Planning portfolio,” UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck said. “The…
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NEW LEGISLATION WELCOMED TO SUPPORT BUILD-TO-RENT IN WA
Following recommendations by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA), the State Government has introduced legislation today that will provide a land tax exemption for eligible build-to-rent developments. According to UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck, the move will support much needed build-to-rent projects in Perth and the regions by offering a 50% land tax…
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HOUSING SUPPLY LEVERS PULLED SO WA REMAINS THE AFFORDABLE STATE – BUT FOR HOW LONG?
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the Premier’s focus on housing supply in today’s WA State Budget given the housing supply crisis that is being experienced across the country. The extension of the Off-the-Plan Transfer Duty Rebate for another two years and changing the incentive from a rebate to a concession…