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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.

  • Housing in our growing regions

    The Property Tribune Challenges around housing supply and affordability can be amplified in regional areas where boom and bust cycles, labour and materials costs and the tyranny of distance all have a significant impact. A…

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  • Collaborating to share housing benefits

    The Property Tribune Across Australia, housing affordability continues to reign as a critical issue that impacts a large proportion of society. The so called ‘great Australian dream’ of owning a home is becoming further out…

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  • Building capacity in the Aboriginal housing sector

    The Property Tribune In the midst of the current housing crisis, many Aboriginal Western Australians face significant challenges in accessing safe and culturally appropriate social and affordable housing. Research shows that Aboriginal people face significant…

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  • Pulling the levers for change

    The Property Tribune The Hon. John Carey, MLA added the Planning portfolio to his raft of responsibilities in June 2023, now WA’s Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing and Homelessness, he is well positioned to make real…

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  • Tax, government incentives urged to deliver housing diversity

    Australian Property Investor Magazine There has been no shortage of commentary throughout 2023 about the current state of housing markets across the country.  Western Australia, like most states in Australia, is experiencing an acute housing…

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  • Tanya Steinbeck: Why there’s no need to fear apartments

    The West Australian You could be forgiven for thinking that anyone with two feet and a heartbeat can throw together a design for an apartment building, get the rubber stamp of approval and hire Bob…

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  • Commerce Minister Sue Ellery unveils mandatory building inspections

    The West Australian WA will finally introduce mandatory building inspections as part of moves to clean up the construction industry — but the changes will not come into effect until 2026 at the earliest. Even…

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  • Mandatory building inspections set for 2026

    Business News The building industry will be required to undertake mandatory inspections of high-rise apartments and commercial buildings from 2026, in the most significant industry reform in more than a decade. The reform announced this…

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  • Regenerating a city for people

    The Property Tribune Urban regeneration and the practice of repurposing underutilised spaces in key locations can breathe new life into a city and play an important role in the delivery of much needed housing in…

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