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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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Government announces $150 million housing investment package
Western Suburbs Weekly A $150 million commitment from the State Government to help West Australians striving for home ownership or a quality home to live in has won industry support. The Housing Investment Package will…
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Planning key to tackle car-mageddon
Opinion piece by UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck published in The West Australian on Wednesday November 20. Anyone who drives to and from work in peak hour has experienced the immense frustrations of dealing with…
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Delivering the missing middle
Business News The state government is making a major push for more medium-density housing, but market conditions and community sentiment loom as major hurdles for developers. With dwelling diversity a key component of Western Australian…
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WA an outlier in construction materials
New Homes – The West Australian While the Western Australian building industry has long had a love affair with double-brick construction, new methods and materials have slowly infiltrated the market. One alternative – cross-laminated timber…
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Developers want broad brush on art
Business News Public art plays a key role in efforts to increase vibrancy and liveability across Perth, with developers willing to contribute if it makes sense for their projects. Soaring 27 storeys into Perth’s CBD…
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Subiaco shows signs of life as developments bring confidence after ‘super tough’ times
For the past few years, Subiaco’s main cultural strip has been on life support. The once-vibrant inner city hub’s shine was fading, with businesses feeling the brunt of the end of Western Australia’s mining boom,…
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October Land Report released
Over the weekend the October edition of the Land Report was published in The Weekend West and The Sunday Times and included included exclusive land market data and commentary from UDIA WA along with informative articles…
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Stamp duty rebates for off-the-plan buyers in WA
Off-the-plan apartment buyers will receive stamp duty relief, after the WA Government yesterday announced a stimulus package offering rebates of up to $50,000 on purchases in new developments. Read the full story here.
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Stamp duty changes, Keystart boost needed to lift WA housing sector out of its rut
It is no secret that WA’s residential property market has been struggling for the last five years. While the cost of housing has become slightly more affordable for some, tight credit conditions, unstable employment and…