Posted In:

The West Australian New Homes magazine

Western Australians have always loved the double brick home, however, new findings by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) points towards a potential new future.

The Modern Methods of Housing Construction report revealed there were long-term benefits to increasing the use of modern methods of housing construction in the Perth market.

The report outlines a cost benefit analysis undertaken by Ernst and Young, which examines modern methods of construction compared with double brick construction.

To read the full story, click here.

Related posts

  • Reforms set the pace

    Property Editorial, Published in The West Australian Newspaper, Wednesday 29 July 2026 Reforms set the pace Land supply to benefit from less red tape but will savings pass on? Kim Macdonald Land supply is set…

    Read more

  • Govt continues density push with more regime change

    Business News The state government’s plan to override local government planning regimes in several local councils is progressing, despite some scepticism from industry. Planning Minister John Carey today announced that the state’s peak planning body…

    Read more

  • City of Nedlands appoints Paul Martin as new CEO

    Business News The City of Nedlands has appointed a new chief executive, bringing an end to the recruitment search after a troubled time at the western suburbs council. Paul Martin will start his five-year term…

    Read more