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The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is Australia’s peak Representative body for all segments of the Urban Development Industry. The institute has been representing the industry in Western Australia for more than 40 years.
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August in unanimous decision
ABC News The Reserve Bank has delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025, with a 0.25 percentage point reduction at its August board meeting. That takes the cash rate to 3.6 per cent for…
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Ease the carpark squeeze
The Sunday Times Oliver Lane Motorists could soon find themselves with a little extra space in one of the most frustrating places — carparks. Officials are mulling an increase to the standard size of Australia’s…
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Perth’s urban sprawl is growing. Can its infrastructure keep up?
WA Today Perth residents are more likely to build a home further from the city centre, new data shows, as the state’s population balloons and household budgets shrink. The area with the most new building…
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Carey attacks Libs’ proposal to review planning regime
Business News John Carey has accused the state opposition of promoting mistrust in the state’s planning system, by its call for a review into the decision-making process of planning authorities. Speaking at an Urban Development…
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Affordable dwellings a drawcard
Business News A raft of recent state and federal initiatives has spurred interest in government-subsidised housing stock among developers facing challenging market conditions. Escalating build costs and a lack of available builders mean developers are…
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Premier highlights need for change in building sector
Business News The Premier says Perth needs to move away from its reliance on urban sprawl, while emphasising the importance of densification in regional Western Australia. Speaking at an Association of Consulting Architects event, Roger…
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WA’s construction costs largely behind Reserve Bank’s decision to hold cash rate
The West Australian WA’s construction inflation was a key factor in the recent decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the cash rate on hold, with the State leading the nation in that…
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State receives affordable housing boost
Business News A funding boost from the federal government’s $10 billion housing fund is set to trigger the construction of 515 social and affordable homes in Western Australia. Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil tonight announced…
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Perth in property marathon as price jumps $65,000 over the year
The West Australian Perth’s median dwelling price has hit a new peak of $836,000 after jumping $65,000 over the past year — more than most households can save — with anticipated interest rate cuts set…