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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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Granny flat rules relaxed to tackle housing crisis
Australian Property Investor Magazine Western Australia has taken a major step towards tackling the housing crisis that is wreaking havoc across the country. The state is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in…
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Medium-density housing code remixed
Business News Property industry groups have backed the state government’s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews. Planning Minister John Carey today announced the State Planning Policy 7.3…
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Setting the benchmark for sustainability
The Property Tribune With an aim of creating a benchmark project that leaves a positive legacy, Orana by Balcon Group has been designed with sustainability and longevity in mind. Once complete the project will include…
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Informed predictions for the year ahead
PerthNow Perth’s real estate market was defined by record-breaking moments in 2023. Amid strong buyer demand for established homes, listings took an unprecedented dive, the median house price soared to a new high and properties…
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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…