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The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is Australia’s peak Representative body for all segments of the Urban Development Industry. The institute has been representing the industry in Western Australia for more than 40 years.
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Welcome extension to Building Bonus
New Homes Industry leaders in Western Australia’s homebuilding scene have welcomed the State Government’s decision to extend the Building Bonus program, with builders now allowed 12 months from the date a building contract is signed…
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Peace of mind for new home builders with WA COVID grants extended
realestate.com.au The West Australian building sector has welcomed a move to extend the Building Bonus stimulus, allowing home builders more time to qualify for the $20,000 grant. The Housing Industry Association WA and Urban Development…
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WA extends Building Boost
Australian Property Investor Western Australia has extended its $20,000 Building Boost for new home builds, at the same time that new research has been released saying that more targeted stimulus is needed if the housing…
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COSTLY LESSON
Opinion piece by UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck, published in The West Australian Proposed amendments to the State Government’s school sites policy will add significant costs and undermine housing affordability, argues Tanya Steinbeck Local schools are…
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Building Bonus: on-site start times extended
Business News After months of canvassing for timeframe extensions to the Building Bonus scheme, property groups have welcomed the state government’s decision to extend on-site construction start times. The state government announced today that under the…
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WA’s business community wants leadership from Basil Zempilas as Lord Mayor
The West Australian WA’s business community is hoping Basil Zempilas’s larger-than-life persona will translate into strong leadership for Perth’s CBD, particularly focusing on growth and support for local traders. The high-profile media personality was voted…
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Social housing boost to ease pressure on WA rental market
realestate.com.au A plan to create another 2600 social and affordable houses across Western Australia by 2030 will not only provide shelter and security for the state’s most vulnerable but boost rental stock, lifting the burden…
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UDIA welcome new WA housing strategy
Property Observer The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the release of the State Government’s new WA Housing Strategy given the strong focus on affordability, housing diversity and unlocking land supply across…
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Claremont Council takes Stirling Highway to new heights
PerthNow CLAREMONT Council is paving the way for a new apartment, shop and business strip to eight storeys on Stirling Highway. Councillors have amended the Stirling Highway Local Development Plan, allowing for six storeys on…