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News

Latest News

The latest industry news and media featuring UDIA.

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  • State receives affordable housing boost

    Business News A funding boost from the federal government’s $10 billion housing fund is set to trigger the construction of 515 social and affordable homes in Western Australia.  Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil tonight announced…

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  • Perth in property marathon as price jumps $65,000 over the year

    The West Australian Perth’s median dwelling price has hit a new peak of $836,000 after jumping $65,000 over the past year — more than most households can save — with anticipated interest rate cuts set…

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  • Perth’s residential land is in short supply despite rising demand

    The West Australian About half of Perth will run out of land zoned for homes in as little as four years — potentially extending the city’s soaring property prices — warns one of Australia’s land…

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  • Housing affordability declining: BCEC

    Business News A growing number of Western Australians are experiencing housing stress and supply is failing to keep up with demand, new research shows.  The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre’s latest housing affordability report reveals that…

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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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Blog

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  • Industry Issues 3-07-2025

    In the boardroom with the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson On Monday, we were pleased to co-host a Boardroom Lunch with ATCO featuring the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills…

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  • Industry Issues 26-06-2025

    Policy Team in Action On Monday morning, UDIA WA’s CEO and Policy Officer met with representatives from Keystart and the Infill Developments & Precincts Committee to discuss the upcoming changes at Keystart as…

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  • Industry Issues 19-06-2025

    Infrastructure Fund to boost housing supply UDIA WA welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government that $101 million has been allocated through the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund (HEIF) to support the delivery of…

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  • UDIA WA State Budget 2025/26 Overview

    According to the Treasurer’s speech at the State Budget Lockup in Dumas House this morning, WA remains the economic powerhouse of the nation.  This is in the context of increasing global uncertainty and…

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  • Industry Issues 12-06-2025

    New Director Generals Appointed UDIA WA congratulates the new Director Generals, appointed by Premier Roger Cook this week, including Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet Michael Carey; Under Treasurer, Department…

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  • Industry Issues 05-06-25

    Visioning for WA 2040 Last week, UDIA WA’s Head of Research, Toby Adams attended an engaging Policy Roundtable forum at the University of Western Australia (UWA), entitled ‘WA 2040 Vision: Innovation, Skills, Diversification’.…

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  • Industry Issues 29-05-2025

    UDIA WA RAP Event UDIA WA is proud to support reconciliation in Australia this week, on National Reconciliation Week, and every week through our Reconciliation Action Plan. While it is important to take…

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  • Industry Issues 22-05-2025

    2025-26 Pre- Budget Submission We are pleased to present our Pre-Budget submission for the 2025/26 State Budget, lodged with the State Treasurer earlier this week. UDIA WA continues to advocate for a strategic…

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  • Industry Issues 15-05-2025

    UDIA Welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement of the new Cabinet UDIA WA welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of his new Cabinet in the wake of Labor’s Federal election win. We congratulate Hon. Clare O’Neil…

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Press Releases

UDIA commentary on a range of current issues.

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  • FUNDING FOR APPROVALS UNIT AIMED TO STREAMLINE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS FOR HOUSING

    The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the State Government’s focus on housing in today’s budget, including funding allocated to the new Housing Approvals Unit within the Department of Water…

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  • INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO BOOST HOUSING SUPPLY

    The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government that $101 million has been allocated through the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund (HEIF) to support the delivery…

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  • WA MARINA RECEIVES HISTORIC NATION LEADING ENVIRODEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION

    The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is thrilled to announce a major sustainability milestone – DevelopmentWA’s Ocean Reef Marina has made history, officially becoming the first marina development in Australia to receive full EnviroDevelopment…

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  • WEST AUSSIE DIVERSITY HONOURED AT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS 

    Three Western Australian entrants have won prestigious UDIA National Awards for Excellence overnight, across categories including seniors living, diversity and women in leadership. Presented in Brisbane on Wednesday night, the awards represent the…

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  • PERTH LOSES MOST AFFORDABLE CITY MANTLE

    Perth new land prices increased 34% in 2024, officially ending the west coast’s reign as the most affordable capital city in Australia according to UDIA’s annual State of the Land Report released today.…

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  • RATE REPRIEVE AND STAMP DUTY RELIEF SUPPORT HOMEBUYERS IN WA 

    An interest rate reprieve has been supplemented by a WA Labor commitment for Stamp Duty relief for first home buyers and those buying into multi residential projects, a move welcomed by the property…

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  • BUILD TO RENT BOOST WILL KICKSTART MORE APARTMENT PROJECTS IN WA

    The property industry supports the latest pre-election commitment by the Labor Government in relation to boosting housing supply – the proposed $75 million Build to Rent Kickstart Fund and increased Build to Rent…

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  • HOME OWNERSHIP A WELCOME PRIORITY FOR WA LABOR

    The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement that a re-elected WA Labor Government will roll out a major $210 million home ownership package. Centred around a new Shared…

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  • LATEST FUNDING WELCOME CATALYST FOR MORE APARTMENTS IN WA

    The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government, that several new apartment projects have been allocated funding under the Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF). “Financial feasibility…

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Publications

 

The Urbanist

A quarterly magazine that explores a range of issues impacting on the development industry in-depth and engage with experts in their field to get the most current, accurate and thought provoking information available.

 

The Urbanist Live

A podcast produced to complement our quarterly magazine The Urbanist. Each episode features a different discussion topic, with a clear message from our guests, to assist those working in the urban development sector now and into the future.

UDIA Newsletter

A weekly e-newsletter providing a land sales snapshot, the latest industry news and updates on UDIA’s activities for the week.

Urban Development Index

This comprehensive publication is based on UDIA’s survey of developers including sales activity region by region across the state.

Urban Intelligence

UDIA’s monthly property market update including commentary on the latest economic and property market data.

Land Snapshot

The weekly Land Snapshot provides up-to-date tracking of residential lot sales trends.

Diversity Toolkit

A resource to assist SMEs in the property industry looking to implement meaningful workplace diversity and inclusion policies within their organisation.

Life Cycle Assessment Report

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the leading industry standard in clearly identifying optimum strategies for reducing environmental impacts.

UDIA WA

UDIA WA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are based, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, and their continuing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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