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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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UDIA WA calls for policy changes
Business News Tax reform and a strategy to address the residential rental crisis are among the key initiatives the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA is canvassing the state government to consider as part of its election…
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Stamp duty, foreign surcharge on WA election agenda
Australian Property Investor Incentives for property investors are looming as a hot election topic in Western Australia, with both sides of government being urged to develop new initiatives to address a looming rental crisis in…
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State Government extends construction deadline for Federal HomeBuilder grant
Western Suburbs Weekly ASPIRING WA homebuilders received another reprieve today with the State Government announcing it would extend the construction deadline for the Federal Government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder grant. Homebuilders initially had three months to start…
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WA buyers given more time for HomeBuilder grants
Australian Property Investor Prospective homebuyers in Western Australia have been given an extra three months to access the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder grants, as sales of new houses continue to surge in the state. Premier…
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Perth property market booms off the back of COVID-19 crisis
Domain Pent-up buyer demand, low interest rates and an extraordinarily tight rental market have helped fuel a mini-boom within the Perth property market. Following a dip during the height of COVID-19-related restrictions, interest in Perth…
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City of Wanneroo receives more building permit applications
Wanneroo Times WA’s building boom saw 1100 building permit applications totalling $150 million lodged with one council in three months. The City of Wanneroo received about 1100 applications from May to July – a 60…
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Welcome extension to Building Bonus
New Homes Industry leaders in Western Australia’s homebuilding scene have welcomed the State Government’s decision to extend the Building Bonus program, with builders now allowed 12 months from the date a building contract is signed…
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Peace of mind for new home builders with WA COVID grants extended
realestate.com.au The West Australian building sector has welcomed a move to extend the Building Bonus stimulus, allowing home builders more time to qualify for the $20,000 grant. The Housing Industry Association WA and Urban Development…
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WA extends Building Boost
Australian Property Investor Western Australia has extended its $20,000 Building Boost for new home builds, at the same time that new research has been released saying that more targeted stimulus is needed if the housing…