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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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Planning policies ‘crippling the system’
Business News Satterley Property Group director of planning Megan Adair has criticised the state government’s approach to planning policy, saying it is crippling the delivery of affordable housing. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, Ms Adair said…
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Open space ‘tax’ alarm as infill at risk under new fee
The West Australian Developers fear a draft policy — to charge Public Open Space contributions on infill projects like apartments — is akin to a new tax. The Urban Development Institution of Australian (WA) claims…
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Cook reveals new cabinet
Business News Cabinet ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning. As widely expected, Ms…
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Western Australian cabinet reshuffle: Property industry responds
The Property Tribune Last week, Mark McGowan stepped down as Premier of Western Australia and Member for Rockingham. His replacement, Roger Cook, has today announced the new cabinet, which sees the Planning portfolio go from Rita Saffioti to John Carey, and…
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Would you rent a Perth apartment owned by a corporate landlord in New York?
WAToday While already well-established in the United Kingdom and United States, the build-to-rent property development model is in its infancy in Western Australia. But the concept is expected to gain traction following the announcement of…
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Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023 Building for the future report launch
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre launched their new report, Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023: Building for the future on Friday 5 May. This report found that housing affordability is deteriorating for both renters and…
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WA housing supply addressed by state budget
Australian Property Investor Magazine Western Australia’s state budget this week introduced measures to ease pressure on the housing supply crisis, but the UDIA is advocating for more to be done. Perth holds the mantle as…
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Western Australian State Budget 2023: Real estate industry responds
The Property Tribune The Western Australian Government has announced its latest Budget, with some of the key highlights: an expected $3.3 billion surplus for 2023-2024, and some $715 million in cost of living relief. Premier Mark McGowan’s latest Budget…
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Industry weighs in on new state budget
Business News Broader praise for Western Australia’s ‘ironclad budget’ has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state’s investment appeal and diversify the economy. S&P Global Ratings said WA’s robust economic growth, a historically…