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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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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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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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Industry Issues 08-05-2025
Labor returned to Federal Government UDIA WA has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor team on another term leading our Federal Government in Australia. As an industry organisation, we value the collaborative approach…
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Industry Issues 01-05-2025
WA continues to lead Australia’s economy Completing the hat-trick, Western Australia holds the top spot as the state with the strongest economy in Australia according to the latest CommSec State of the States…
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Industry Issues 24-4-25
Focus on migration to boost skilled workforce UDIA National has called on political leaders to focus on targeted migration in the short term, and training in the medium term, to rebuild our workforce…
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Industry Issues 17-04-2025
Housing issues dominate Federal Election campaigning UDIA has welcomed the housing policy announcements from the two major parties this week. The Prime Minister has promised a 5% deposit to first home buyers complimented…
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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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NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO BOOST HOUSING DELIVERY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government of a $400m Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund (HEIF) to support the delivery of critical enabling infrastructure to…
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INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED TO UNLOCK NEW HOUSING IN PERTH
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has released a new report that identifies critical infrastructure requirements across three key growth corridors in Perth, which if funded could unlock land to bring…
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.