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UDIA WA SUPPORTS OPPOSITION BLOCKING FOREIGN BUYERS TAX
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is backing the state’s Opposition plan to vote against the introduction of the McGowan government’s foreign buyer’s tax on residential property. “UDIA has been calling for the cancellation of the introduction of a Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge or ‘foreign buyer’s tax’ since it was flagged in the…
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LAND SALES INCREASE IN PERTH FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE QUARTER
Rising confidence in the Perth housing market and improved economic growth is having a positive impact on the new land market according to the latest data from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “New land sales in Perth are up 3.8% for the June quarter with close to 1500 lots sold in the…
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UDIA WA CEO RESIGNS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has announced the resignation of CEO Allison Hailes. “Allison has been integral to UDIA’s continued success and growth as the leading organisation representing the property development industry in Western Australia,” UDIA WA President Nick Allingame said. “Allison has been an excellent ambassador for the development industry in…
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FRAMEWORKS TO GOVERN PERTH’S GROWTH NEED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The implementation of the strategic planning frameworks to govern Perth’s future urban growth were discussed in detail at an Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) breakfast this morning, where Director General of the Department of Planning; Lands and Heritage Gail McGowan presented on the government’s plans to over 350 guests. “Given the strategic nature…
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SETTLEMENT STRATEGY TO ATTRACT MORE MIGRANTS NEEDED FOR WA
Recent ABS statistics revealing that over half of permanent migrants to Australia are homeowners is clear evidence of the importance of encouraging more people to migrate to WA to boost the economy and assist in the housing market recovery according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA). “The need to attract more people…
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WA PROPERTY INDUSTRY WELCOMES GST REFORM
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the Productivity Commission Report on GST distribution, stating that it will be a much needed boost to the national economy and ensure the WA economy is well and truly on track for growth. “UDIA WA has been supportive of calls…
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PERTH’S ‘T700 CHALLENGE’ TO GET PROPERTY MARKET BACK ON TRACK
Perth’s greenfield land market is on the cusp of positive growth with Director of Research4 Colin Keane issuing the “T700 Challenge” at an Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) luncheon today. Touted the ‘greenfield guru’ Mr Keane delivered a presentation that outlined how, in order to reach positive growth, new land sales need to…
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NEW LEGISLATION ON STRATA INTRODUCED TO PARLIAMENT TODAY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has heralded the introduction of the Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 and Community Titles Bill 2018 to state parliament today as the most significant strata title reform to property law in 30 years. “The introduction of this legislation, particularly the introduction of Community Title in WA, will…
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ICONIC SCARBOROUGH DECISION WELCOMED BY INDUSTRY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the approval of the Iconic Scarborough project by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), saying it will set a high standard for future development in the Scarborough region. “The Iconic Scarborough project will provide a catalyst for much needed further private sector investment and regeneration in…