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WA INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS EVEN GREATER PRIORITY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the addition of several infrastructure projects to the Infrastructure Australia Priority List, however the Institute says there is still more to be done to ensure WA is securing its fair share of federal infrastructure funding. “It is encouraging to see projects including the Morley –…
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NEW YEAR, NEW HOPE FOR WA RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET RECOVERY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has revealed positive new research for the new year that provides a confident basis for estimates that the next residential property market upswing in Western Australia will occur within 12-18 months. “UDIA has undertaken research to track property market cycles in WA over the last thirty years…
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MID YEAR REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR HOMEBUYER SUPPORT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has congratulated the McGowan government on their good financial management to date and says now is the time to support more first home buyers into property ownership. “UDIA WA is pleased to see that following the state budget mid-year review, the Treasurer expects the budget to be…
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INDUSTRY WELCOMES EXPANSION OF KEYSTART
UDIA has welcomed the Minister for Housing’s announcement today that the government will extend the Keystart loan book to allow more new home buyers access to finance through the service. “UDIA has been advocating for the expansion of the Keystart service as one aspect to addressing housing affordability issues and allowing more first home buyers…
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UDIA WELCOMES CROSS GOVERNMENT APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING WITH INTRODUCTION OF STREAMLINE WA
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the establishment of Streamline WA by the State Government to address ineffective regulation and reduce the bureaucratic burden on business, industry and the community. “UDIA WA has been engaged in consultation with the State Government on the establishment of Streamline WA and we are very…
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DESIGN REVIEW PANEL FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT NEEDS STRONG POLICY BACKING
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the introduction of a WA State Design Review Panel that will provide independent advice on the design of buildings and infrastructure projects, however advised that strong State-led policy was needed to support the panel’s mission. “UDIA WA is very supportive of ensuring that we are…
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UDIA WELCOMES PASSAGE OF STRATA TITLES BILL
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) welcomed news today that the Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 has passed through Parliament. “UDIA has been advocating strongly for the need for strata reform in WA for many years,” UDIA WA CEO Allison Hailes said. “This reform will bring a range of benefits for strata living…
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PERTH LAND AMONGST CHEAPEST IN AUSTRALIA
The average price of new residential land in Perth is amongst the cheapest in the country, at $225,578, according to new September quarter figures from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “The new land market in Perth has seen significant price reductions in recent years,” UDIA WA CEO Allison Hailes said. “However, with…
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UDIA WA APPOINTS TANYA STEINBECK AS NEW CEO
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has appointed Tanya Steinbeck to the position of Chief Executive Officer, commencing in mid-November 2018. Ms Steinbeck has a wealth of property development industry experience in WA across the private, government and peak body sectors. “The UDIA WA State Council, is very pleased to welcome Tanya Steinbeck…