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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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Pushing the envelope
The West Australian Western Australian property developer Hesperia has achieved its first EnviroDevelopment certification, with the new Rivermark residential development receiving a stamp of excellence in sustainability. The Viveash estate on the banks of the…
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One per cent rate hike looming
Business News Leading independent economist Jonathan Pain says he expects at least four interest rate rises within this calendar year, as monetary policy normalises. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today,…
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Tanya Steinbeck talks to Perth LIVE with Oliver Peterson
UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck spoke to Perth LIVE with Oliver Peterson regarding the current state of the land market following another quarter of promising results as showcased in the latest edition of UDIA WA’s…
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Perth new land sales defy logic with skyrocketing demand amid stagnant prices
The West Australian The booming land sales market is defying logic, with demand skyrocketing while prices remain stagnant. New figures from the Urban Development Institute of WA show land sales grew 15 per cent in…
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Silver lining to shortages
The West Australian There may be a silver lining to the well-documented trade and material shortages that have been marring the industry, with the building delays potentially slowing down urban sprawl. According to Realmark North…
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Industry Issues 03-02-2022
From the CEO The alarm bells are ringing increasingly louder amongst our industry. Worker shortages & supply chain impacts have been an issue for some months but are now resulting in projects being significantly delayed…
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Surging buyer demand for green features driving a home-building revolution
Realestate.com.au Homes that are environmentally sustainable have never been more in demand, with builders, land developers and customers increasingly looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. From double glazed windows to the…
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Border call adds to skills pressure
Business News Property groups say Premier Mark McGowan’s decision to delay Western Australia’s border reopening has added more pressure to increasingly tight development pipeline, as unemployment levels continue to drop. The Premier last night reneged on…
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Pathway paves way for permanent change
Business News The state government is pushing ahead with implementing an expedited planning pathway. One of the state government’s top priorities in early 2020 when COVID-19 arrived in Australia was safeguarding the economy. Among the…