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UNPRECEDENTED ALLIANCE OF PROPERTY INDUSTRY BODIES CALL FOR MARKET SUPPORT
The enduring property market downturn in Western Australia has prompted an unprecedented response from industry, with five major property industry organisations collaborating to present a package of policy support measures to the state government. Outlining urgent changes required in order to reinvigorate the market, the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Master Builders Association (MBA), Property Council…
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RATE CUT WELCOME BUT MORE NEEDED TO BOOST PROPERTY MARKET IN WA
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s official rate cut in the midst of a continued property market downturn that is taking a significant toll on the property industry and the broader state economy. “Today’s historic rate cut provides further relief to home owners and may stimulate some interest from potential…
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DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY LEADERS RECOGNISED BY PEERS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) presented several individual awards at their gala Awards for Excellence event on Saturday night, paying tribute to industry stalwarts and emerging leaders for their significant contribution to the urban development industry. UDIA WA FRASERS PROPERTY WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER: Tiffany Allen, Director, Community Construction and Development,…
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DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION THE BIG WINNERS IN DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
WA’s development industry celebrated the best projects in the state at a gala event on Saturday night, highlighting the range of projects that are shaping the future communities and urban places that Western Australians call home. “The mix of high rise, medium density, urban renewal, along with the more traditional new land developments taking centre…
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PROPERTY INDUSTRY TRIO CALLS FOR UMPIRE FOR DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS
An overhaul of the way developers are charged for their share of local government and community infrastructure needs to include an independent umpire, more clarity about costs and a panel of experts to support those charged with managing landowners’ money, according to a joint WA property industry submission. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA…
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PLANNING REFORM ACTION PLAN KEY TO IMPROVING HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the state government’s Action Plan for Planning Reform stating that a consistent, efficient and more accountable and transparent planning system should result in increased housing affordability and a greater diversity of housing choice in the right areas for residents of Perth and the regions. “Clunky…
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COMMON SENSE APPROACH ON BUSHFIRE PLANNING WELCOMED
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed a more common-sense approach to bushfire planning in urban areas in response to the state government’s release of a Bushfire Framework Review Action Plan today. “The property industry understands that community safety is paramount, and we must ensure that we are not building in areas…
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NEW INFRASTRUCTURE WA BOARD MEMBERS WELCOMED
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the Premier’s announcement today of the final appointments to the Infrastructure WA (IWA) board stating that it is another step toward more strategic planning for Perth’s future growth. “The IWA will be an integral aspect of effective forward planning to ensure that we have adequate…
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REVISED POLICY TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL & COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed a revised draft policy released by the state government today to improve how development contributions toward infrastructure are collected, managed and spent by local authorities. Draft State Planning Policy 3.6 Infrastructure Contributions sets out the principles and requirements that apply to infrastructure contributions in new…