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New-build investors set to gain under CGT changes
Australian Property Investor By mid-2027, Australian property investors will face a pivotal decision: maintain their current portfolios under evolving tax settings or reallocate capital toward new-build properties to preserve access to the 50 per cent…
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‘Too cheap’: Expert warns Perth land prices are set to rise amid record low number of lots for sale
The West Australian Perth has hit a record low number of lots listed for sale, supporting claims from a national industry expert that prices are currently below fair value and heading for a steep increase.…
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Satterley concerned over tax reform pressure
Business News Nigel Satterley says the federal budget’s tax reforms will add pressure to developers’ ability to deliver new greenfield developments. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event on Friday, the chief…
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Fuel crisis threatens housing affordability
Opinion Editorial, Published in The West Australian Newspaper, Wednesday 22 April 2026 Terms like ‘unprecedented’ and ‘global uncertainty’ became part of everyday language during the pandemic. Just as the development and construction industry was finding…
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Sand no longer dirt cheap
The West Australian, Page 3, Saturday 18 April 2026 WA’s identity as the Sandgroper State may have been forged in its coastal plains but sand is no longer dirt cheap with costs jumping two-thirds —…
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Saffioti flags more housing budget measures
Business News Rita Saffioti has signalled a potential expansion of the first home buyers’ grant, while reassuring developers connections to infrastructure should improve. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, the…
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Rita Saffioti’s off-the-plan carrot aiming to convince seniors to move out and downsize
The West Australian Stamp duty relief for off-the-plan apartments is set to be extended, as the Cook Government faces pressure to use a $2 billion Budget windfall to fuel housing supply. Treasurer Rita Saffioti will…
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Former Princess Margaret Hospital site land released
Business News Two lots of land at the former Princess Margaret Hospital site in Subiaco have been officially released for development. Known as 1909 Subi East, the lots will allow for two 17-storey towers on…
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Land tax relief carrot for rental market developers
Business News Developers will be able to access a 75 per cent land tax exemption under the latest state government move to increase the number of rental properties in Western Australia. Lifting the current 50…
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Industry Issues 21-05-2026
Industry Issues Landgate plan examination priority changes Landgate has revised its prioritisation of plan types for examination, in consultation with industry, to better support the WA Government’s commitment to increasing housing supply through…
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UDIA WA State Budget Wrap Up 2026-27
UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck and Executive Director – Strategy & Policy Sarah Macaulay attended the State Budget Lock Up at Dumas House this morning to receive an overview from the Premier and…
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Industry Issues 07-05-2026
State Budget 2026-27 Read the full rundown here. Latest Urban Development Index launched Western Australia’s residential land market has entered a new phase of the cycle, one defined not by weakening demand but…
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Industry Issues 23-04-2026
Growth Corridors Infrastructure Report launch UDIA WA was pleased to release a report earlier this week outlining priority enabling infrastructure requirements for a development-ready residential land supply pipeline in key growth corridors across Perth and Peel. Identifying these ‘building blocks’ and…
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Industry Issues 9-04-2026
Industry Issues 09-04-26 WA Advocacy: Federal Help to Buy Scheme UDIA WA has been engaging with our committees and members around the cost escalation, supply chain issues and potential project delay challenges associated…
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Industry Issues 26-03-2026
WA shines on national stage The Western Australian property industry has been recognised on the national stage with four WA nominees receiving top honours at the 2026 UDIA National Awards for Excellence held…
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Industry Issues 12-03-2026
The UDIA WA 2026 Awards for Excellence are now open for entry The prestigious UDIA WA Awards for Excellence program has maintained the status of one of WA’s most respected and valued industry awards…
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UDIA WA 2026 State Conference
State Conference showcases Bunbury UDIA WA’s sell out annual State Conference was held in WA’s ‘second city’ of Bunbury in the state’s south last month, attracting a dynamic group of delegates from private…
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Industry Issues 26-02-2026
Industry Issues Committees commence for 2026 Over the past fortnight, the team has been busy engaging with the UDIA WA Council, and the Strategic and Operational Committees, for the first meeting round of…
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CAPACITY NOT CASH THE CONSTRAINT TO DELIVERING BUDGET AMBITION
The Urban Development Institute of Australia WA (UDIA WA) has welcomed a record $4.7 billion investment to boost housing supply across the continuum in today’s State Budget, highlighting that construction sector capacity will…
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$2 BILLION INVESTMENT TO SHIFT DIAL ON HOUSING SUPPLY
UDIA WA has welcomed today’s announcement by the Albanese and Cook Governments that will unlock thousands of new homes to be delivered across the state. The initiatives align with several of UDIA WA’s…
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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 seven key growth corridors in Perth, which if funded could unlock land to bring…
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UDIA WA WELCOMES KEYSTART INITIATIVE TO ACCELERATE HOUSING SUPPLY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today of a new Pre-sale Guarantee Scheme to be delivered by Keystart, describing it as another positive step toward…
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WA PROPERTY PROJECTS SHINE ON NATIONAL STAGE
The Western Australian property industry has been recognised on the national stage with four WA nominees receiving top honours at the 2026 UDIA National Awards for Excellence held in Adelaide on Wednesday night.…
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OFF-THE-PLAN CONCESSION EXPANSION WILL SUPPORT DOWNSIZERS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the expansion of the off-the-plan (OTP) stamp duty concession announced by Deputy Premier and Treasurer Rita Saffioti MLA at a packed industry event…
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NEW COMMISSION COULD FACILITATE MUCH NEEDED REFORM
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) says the establishment of a new ‘2050 Commission’ announced by the Premier today, is a promising step toward driving a longer term reform agenda to…
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UDIA WA WELCOMES MID-YEAR REVIEW HOUSING INVESTMENT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the Cook Government’s Mid-Year Review announcements today, which continue to maintain a strong focus on delivering much needed housing supply. The Review includes…
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GRANT SHEPHERD APPOINTED UDIA WA PRESIDENT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Shepherd as President, following the Institute’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Mr Shepherd…
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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.