The West Australian The Cook Government’s decision to repeal the controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage act has been met with widespread relief from peak bodies across a range of industries. The Urban Development Institute of Australia in WA, which represents property developers in the State, welcomed the news. Chief executive Tanya Steinbeck said Premier Roger Cook […]
HMO Property Co. UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck featured on the HMO Property Co’s thought leadership series podcast about UDIA’s critical role in empowering developers and the organisations key initiatives and strategies that foster sustainable and affordable housing solutions. There have been a significant number of codes, acts and reports published of late including the […]
Australian Property Investor Magazine Expert opinion piece by UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck. Perth property buyers continue to be enthralled with houses over units and this preference for size has major ramifications for the housing supply crunch. Perth’s stature as a city of international appeal was recently confirmed in the latest Global Liveability Index by The […]
The West Australian Authorities will use a “light touch” approach to enforcing updated Aboriginal heritage laws for the next year while a cross-sector “implementation group” has been formed to iron out any major issues. The measures announced Thursday — just two days before the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act comes into effect — were immediately […]
Business News The state government has announced an implementation group to help roll out new Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH) laws, which come into effect on Saturday. The group will monitor, report and address issues which may arise in the initial stages of the implementation of ACH laws, which have been the subject of significant concern […]
Business News Industry groups have welcomed the state government’s interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia. Planning Minister John Carey today announced interim measures in a bid to reduce regulatory barriers for public open space contributions, which had been welcomed by Property Council of Australia WA Division and the Urban Development Institute […]
The Property Tribune UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement by Planning Minister John Carey that interim measures for public open space contributions will be implemented for infill development, while broader Public Open Space policy review is undertaken. While consultation continues, amendments to local government delegations will be enacted shortly, to ensure the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is […]
Australian Property Investor Magazine Labor’s investment vehicle to raise funds for social and affordable housing projects, HAFF, was a signature election promise but it is in peril unless the government can get The Greens to support it. The federal government’s signature $10 billion housing fund may be killed off before a brick is laid. A […]
The Property Tribune The Western Australian property market has been incredibly resilient this year, with demand remaining strong according to a new report. The Western Australian Market: Data & Insights Report presented by realestate.com.au, for UDIA WA, found that median prices increased for apartments and houses across the board in Perth and Peel as well as in […]