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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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Apartment starts at a low point
Business News High construction costs and skills shortages are continuing to impact Perth’s new apartment market, with just 19 per cent of projects approved since 2020 under construction. Urbis’ recent Apartment Essentials data shows that…
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Perth’s soaring land prices show few signs of slowing down
Australian Property Investor Perth property buyers continue to seek new land purchases but are finding it increasingly difficult to access a limited market. The latest figures from UDIA WA’s March 2025 quarter Urban Development Index…
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Former Premier Colin Barnett’s Quay to success
The West Australian Former premier Colin Barnett has deemed Elizabeth Quay a success nine years after opening it, but has warned against spending too much money on a revamped waterfront convention centre. While EQ is…
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Renewables projects slowly taking shape
Business News The future shape of WA’s energy market has become a little clearer this year, but there are many pieces needed to finish the puzzle. Goldmining giant Newmont is one of the largest energy…
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Households could spend $80 billion on energy efficiency upgrades, report finds
ABC News Households across the country are prepared to spend an average of $7,950 up-front to make their homes greener and cheaper to run, a report has found. But 40 per cent of people surveyed…
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Flexibility needed on enviro offsets
Business News Environmental offsets have become increasingly difficult for property developers. Darren Walsh was echoing the sentiment of the state’s property industry when he said environmental offsets were becoming the most difficult part of the…
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Perth rental market finally cooling off for first time since 2021 after staggering run of price increases
The West Australian Perth’s staggering run of rental increases has finally come to an end, with median house rents dropping for the first time since late 2021. New Figures from the Real Estate Institute of…
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Labor wins in landslide with housing policies set to shake up the market
Australian Property Investor The Labor government’s landslide election victory has ensured its signature housing policy that encourages first home buyers into the property market through a 5 per cent deposit scheme will be rolled out.…
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Funds push to deliver alternative builds
Business News The federal government’s $54 million budget pledge to support modern construction methods may have felt like déjà vu for many Western Australians. Just 21 days earlier, the state government made a similar commitment,…