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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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Research figures back recovery
The Weekend West Analysis by Research4 Director Colin Keane for the Urban Development Institute of Australia Western Australia (UDIA WA) has shown the WA property market is on the cusp of recovering. Speaking at a…
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Jobs the key to land sales
The West Australian Jobs growth will be the single biggest driver of land sales, but an increase takes two years to boost sales, according to a leading property analyst. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute…
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What the rate slash means for homeowners
The Sunday Times In what was the first rate change since August 2016, the cash rate fell from 1.5 per cent to 1.25 per cent. REIWA president Damian Collins said the cut could assist in…
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Limits urged on microlots
The West Australian Blocks smaller than 100sqm must not be the predominant type of housing on a street, under new State Government guidelines. A position paper on microlots released yesterday says the small blocks should…
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Design WA panel named
WA Business News Prominent Perth architects Peter Lee and Dominic Snellgrove are among those entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring future projects in Western Australia are of exemplary design, with the state government naming its…
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The class of 6000
The West Australian The number of students who live in the city centre may outstrip resident professionals as construction starts next month on the third student tower in postcode 6000. The $38 million, 39-storey skyscraper…
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APRA plans to relax guidance
The Sunday Times The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced it is considering reducing the seven per cent oor on serviceability calculations for residential mortgages, instead allowing banks to assess loans at 2.5…
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LAND REPORT – MAY 2019
UDIA WA is pleased to partner with The West Australian to deliver The Land Report lift out in The Weekend West and Sunday Times two times a year. Featuring the latest land market data, trends…
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Election result a good outcome for property, but more needs to be done say industry bodies
COMMUNITY NEWS While parts of Australia are reeling from Saturday’s election result, the property industry has welcomed the outcome. Reiwa president Damian Collins said the Coalition’s victory meant there would be no change to national…