The West Australian Roger Cook was back behind his desk and urging others to pick up the pace on Monday, as a slow vote count stalled a Cabinet reshuffle he called the \u201cfirst\u201d of many priorities. The West Australian can reveal the three vacancies in Mr Cook\u2019s cabinet are set to be filled by former […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49820,"date":"2025-03-05T09:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/why-wa-is-in-urgent-need-of-prefab-stimulus\/","title":{"rendered":"Why WA is in urgent need of prefab stimulus"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Opinion Editorial by Tanya Steinbeck, UDIA WA CEO Capability, confidence and courage. These are the key traits as a State we need to embrace as we look towards a diversified future economy supported by an innovative building and development sector. At UDIA WA\u2019s State Conference last week, our Chief Scientist Peter Klinken […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49826,"date":"2025-03-04T17:30:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/land-sales-reach-record-highs\/","title":{"rendered":"Land sales reach record highs"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Land sales in Western Australia are continuing to rise, with a record volume of lots sold in 2024. New data from the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA showed that 11,168 lots sold in the Perth metropolitan area last year, a 38.5 per cent increase on 2023. This exceeds the previous high of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49828,"date":"2025-03-04T10:30:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/plans-for-1100-perth-apartments-lodged-in-past-three-months-double-rate-of-last-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans for 1100 Perth apartments lodged in past three months, double rate of last year"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Developer appetite appears to be returning to the ailing apartment market, with plans for more than 1000 apartments in Perth projects seeking approval over the past three months. The projects to recently face the Inner Metro Joint Development Assessment Panel \u2014 analysed by The West Australian \u2014 indicate a big jump in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49650,"date":"2025-02-24T10:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/timber-builds-on-a-global-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Timber builds on a global stage"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Henning Larsen is a household name in Scandinavian architecture. The Copenhagen design firm, bearing the name of its late founder, is a leader in mass timber design. It has designed buildings using wood materials for several years, with its first large-scale timber project the World of Volvo in Sweden. Conceived in 2018 and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49375,"date":"2025-02-03T10:30:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-house-price-growth-slows\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth house price growth slows"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News The capital has lost its status as the nation\u2019s fastest growing city for house prices, pipped by Adelaide and Darwin in January. Perth\u2019s house prices are no longer growing at the fastest rate in the nation, CoreLogic\u2019s latest home value index shows. In January, median values in the Western Australian capital were up […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49377,"date":"2025-02-02T12:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/labor-shelves-contentious-nature-positive-laws-after-west-australian-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor shelves contentious ‘nature positive’ laws after West Australian backlash"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC News The Albanese government has shelved plans to pass their “nature positive” environmental laws before the election, following backlash from West Australian Premier Roger Cook and the state’s industry. With parliament returning this coming week, Labor will not try to negotiate the passage of the bill, which would create a new federal environment protection […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49373,"date":"2025-01-31T16:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/hesperia-heidelberg-to-unlock-4000-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hesperia, Heidelberg to unlock 4,000 homes"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Hesperia and Heidelberg Materials are progressing a proposal to unlock land for residential development in Ellenbrook, as the state government continues to roll out its $80 million infrastructure fund.\u00a0 Premier Roger Cook today announced the government would support the delivery of more than 5,500 new homes, via its infrastructure development fund and market […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49291,"date":"2025-01-29T15:40:55","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/greening-copenhagen-in-climate-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Greening Copenhagen in climate push"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Replacing car parks with trees, covering buildings with foliage and converting median strips into green spaces and are just some of the initiatives Danish authorities are implementing. The European country is emphasising the proliferation of green spaces in Copenhagen as part of its push to become the world\u2019s first carbon neutral city. Speaking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49287,"date":"2025-01-29T15:36:33","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/inflation-takes-a-tumble-with-an-interest-rate-cut-now-appearing-certain\/","title":{"rendered":"Inflation takes a tumble, with an interest rate cut now appearing certain"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Inflation has taken a bigger than expected fall in data released today, placing more pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates on 18 February. The most politically sensitive data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in some years, with an election looming and mortgage holders under […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49289,"date":"2025-01-23T19:30:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/albanese-to-announce-10000-cash-for-apprentices-who-build-homes-in-national-press-club-election-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"Albanese to announce $10,000 cash for apprentices who build homes in National Press Club election pitch"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC Apprentices who work in residential construction would get a $10,000 cash bonus under an election policy to be launched by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the National Press Club on Friday. The PM will frame the incentive as a double win, aiding “the next generation of tradies” while also providing a much-needed workforce boost […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49262,"date":"2025-01-21T09:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/housing-affordability-blow-as-construction-costs-go-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing affordability blow as construction costs go up"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian When COVID-19 disruptions caused inflation to shoot up, so did the cost of building new homes. So, as inflation returns to normal, why are construction costs accelerating again? It’s a dilemma that is throttling the industry and preventing it from delivering the new supply needed to ease housing affordability. When COVID-19 disruptions […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49198,"date":"2025-01-05T09:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wa-labor-pledges-107m-for-new-ferries\/","title":{"rendered":"WA Labor pledges $107m for new ferries"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
West Australian Roger Cook will fire the starter\u2019s gun for the WA election on Sunday, announcing he\u2019ll spend $107 million on a new public transport ferry plan for the Swan River if re-elected in March. Mr Cook says he hopes \u201cMetronet on the Swan\u201d will be the start of a new era for Perth where […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49196,"date":"2024-12-23T16:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/state-government-announces-housing-enabling-infrastructure-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"State Government announces Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
West Australian A new $400 million fund to fast-track water pipes and power lines for new housing has been welcomed by developer groups as a critical first step to prevent Perth\u2019s housing supply falling further behind. But the Liberal party has called it \u201ctoo little, too late\u201d and declared the housing crisis is not over. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49132,"date":"2024-12-19T09:28:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/keystart-home-loan-thresholds-to-be-lifted\/","title":{"rendered":"Keystart home loan thresholds to be lifted"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Thresholds for Keystart home loans will be lifted to reflect surging Perth property prices and make the market more accessible for first homebuyers. The West Australian can reveal housing \u2014 a key battleground ahead of the March 8 election \u2014 will be in focus when the Cook Government delivers its pre-Christmas budget […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49068,"date":"2024-12-12T10:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/australias-best-performing-suburbs-all-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s best performing suburbs all in Perth"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today Perth has dominated a national list of best-performing suburbs, taking out all top 10 spots for the strongest growth in house values, with all suburbs delivering growth of 30 per cent or above over the year. CoreLogic\u2019s Best of the Best report for 2024 revealed growth conditions varied significantly across the country, with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49066,"date":"2024-12-07T10:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/2025-perth-property-forecast-top-five-forecasters-predict-prices-will-grow-by-an-average-of-8-per-cent\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Perth property forecast: Top five forecasters predict prices will grow by an average of 8 per cent"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Property prices will grow an average 8 per cent in 2025, according to five top forecasters, with one foreshadowing the median house value will be close to $1 million by the end of next year. The forecasters have rejected recent claims that Perth property has hit a wall, saying the rally is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49137,"date":"2024-12-03T22:36:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/fresh-perth-home-listings-surge-to-the-highest-level-in-three-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Perth home listings surge to the highest level in three years"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The median time to sell a house in Perth has risen to 13 days in November, up from the nine days recorded for most of 2024. REIWA chief executive Cath Hart said median days on market had been rising for the past few months, and the change reflected the increase in the number of listings […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49134,"date":"2024-11-30T09:34:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/was-housing-crisis-hits-first-home-buyers-as-parties-debate-stamp-duty-reform-and-support-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"WA\u2019s housing crisis hits first home buyers as parties debate stamp duty reform and support measures"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian First homebuyers have become a major election battleground, with the WA Nationals vowing to cover settlement fees and accusing the Cook Government of blocking access to assistance grants. The West Australian can reveal the number of first homebuyers accessing full stamp duty relief has halved since 2021-22, with only 4029 people exempt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49139,"date":"2024-11-29T10:42:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/greens-support-of-housing-bills-ends-major-political-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Greens’ support of housing bills ends major political showdown"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor The Labor Government’s Help to Buy scheme has officially passed Parliament after months of political brinkmanship, with a build-to-rent bill now subject to a Senate vote. A key plank of the Federal Government\u2019s housing policy has become a reality after The Greens agreed to support Labor\u2019s Help to Buy bill. Monday\u2019s revelation that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49141,"date":"2024-11-27T23:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/albanese-kills-off-deal-with-greens-to-pass-nature-positive-legislation-after-intervention-by-wa-premier\/","title":{"rendered":"Albanese kills off deal with Greens to pass \u2018nature positive\u2019 legislation after intervention by WA premier"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Guardian Roger Cook says he spoke to \u2018highest level\u2019 of federal government to reiterate his view the environment bills in their current form \u2018should not be progressed\u2019 Anthony Albanese has killed off a potential deal with the Greens to pass the government\u2019s \u201cnature positive\u201d legislation after an intervention by the Western Australia premier, Roger […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49143,"date":"2024-11-27T09:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/inflation-figures-unchanged-at-2-1-per-cent-as-cpi-numbers-dash-hopes-of-early-rate-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Inflation figures unchanged at 2.1 per cent as CPI numbers dash hopes of early rate cut"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that inflation has failed to drop in the month of October in a sign that prices are yet to come under control. The headline figure of 2.1 per cent is broadly in line with economist forecasts but the more important trimmed mean, which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49145,"date":"2024-11-20T09:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/udia-housing-report-shows-thousands-of-hectares-of-perth-land-effectively-sterilised-by-constraints\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA housing report shows thousands of hectares of Perth land effectively sterilised by constraints"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Thousands of hectares of land in Perth have been \u201csterilised\u201d by environmental and infrastructure constraints, preventing the delivery of 60,000 homes, according to a new report. The National Housing Pipeline Report, released by UDIA on Tuesday, shows 22 per cent of undeveloped residential land or land zoned for future residential use is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":49147,"date":"2024-11-11T13:12:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/price-tag-revealed-for-was-biggest-ever-infrastructure-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Price tag revealed for WA\u2019s biggest ever infrastructure project"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today The price tag for Western Australia\u2019s new container port has jumped by more than $2.5 billion. After two-and-a-half years of planning the Westport business case has been handed to the government revealing a cost of $7.2 billion in today\u2019s dollars compared to the $4.7 billion the project was originally slated to cost in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48656,"date":"2024-11-04T12:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/nearly-500000-wa-homes-have-at-least-one-spare-bedroom-amid-major-housing-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly 500,000 WA homes have at least one spare bedroom amid major housing crisis"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC Australia doesn’t have enough houses. But there’s a hidden capacity in the market which, in theory, could help solve that problem. Accessing it isn’t easy though \u2014 and understanding why raises difficult questions about how to ease the current crisis, and how a similar dilemma might be avoided in the future. Because it’s locked […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48579,"date":"2024-10-31T10:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/abn-group-boss-dale-alcock-says-governments-must-just-give-it-a-break-on-rising-building-red-tape\/","title":{"rendered":"ABN Group boss Dale Alcock says governments must \u2018just give it a break\u2019 on rising building red tape"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Building mogul Dale Alcock says the industry needs a freeze on red tape and a big inflow of workers to fight the housing crisis. The Federal Government wants 1.2 million properties finished within five years but the boss of Australia\u2019s second biggest home builder has warned growing regulation is adding to construction […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48581,"date":"2024-10-28T12:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/new-poll-says-voters-want-housing-supply-over-negative-gearing-changes-as-labor-backs-off-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"New poll says voters want housing supply over negative gearing changes, as Labor backs off reform"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC Polling by a Labor-linked firm shows less than half of voters back the idea of restricting negative gearing, as the federal government gives its strongest indication it will not attempt to reform the policy. A survey of 1,000 people provided to the ABC and conducted by the firm Talbot Mills, which has previously done […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48583,"date":"2024-10-25T10:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/were-too-slow-perths-powerbrokers-call-for-action-on-density-economic-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018We\u2019re too slow\u2019: Perth\u2019s powerbrokers call for action on density, economic diversity"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today Perth will need to embrace apartment living, diversify its economy, be more aggressive in its pursuit of green energy and shed its \u201cWait Awhile\u201d approach if it is to compete on the global stage, according to some of the city\u2019s most prominent powerbrokers. The research found participants believed Perth would need to carve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48483,"date":"2024-10-22T14:47:55","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/housing-minister-says-stamp-duty-is-bad-tax-that-distorts-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing minister says stamp duty is ‘bad tax’ that distorts the market"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has swung her weight behind a Business Council of Australia push for states to scrap stamp duty and ease the housing crisis by removing barriers to property transactions. “It’s a really good idea,” Ms O’Neil told ABC Radio National on Tuesday. “Stamp duty is a bad tax. It prevents […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48485,"date":"2024-10-19T17:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/500000-additional-blocks-into-the-market-peter-dutton-sets-up-election-housing-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"‘500,000 additional blocks into the market’: Peter Dutton sets up election housing contest"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SBS Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he intends to restore the Australian dream of home ownership, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects if the Coalition wins the next election. Dutton unveiled the Coalition’s Housing Infrastructure Program on Saturday, designed to expedite the construction of up to half a million homes through a mixture of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48452,"date":"2024-10-15T22:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/cost-to-build-homes-in-perth-increases-putting-pressure-on-established-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost to build homes in Perth increases, putting pressure on established market"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today The cost of building a new home in Perth has continued to climb, pushing the city\u2019s depleted established residential property market to new highs. CoreLogic\u2019s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index, which tracks the cost to build a typical new dwelling, showed residential construction costs grew 1 per cent over the September quarter, in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48299,"date":"2024-09-25T15:55:40","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/headline-inflation-drops-to-2-7pc-down-from-3-5pc-as-energy-rebates-kick-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Headline inflation drops to 2.7pc, down from 3.5pc, as energy rebates kick in"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC The annual rate of headline inflation fell to 2.7 per cent in August, down from 3.5 per cent in July. That huge slowdown in the pace of headline inflation was expected, but economists say it needs to be interpreted cautiously. They say it partly reflects the recent introduction of Commonwealth and state government electricity […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":48301,"date":"2024-09-24T15:59:24","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/rate-cuts-may-be-imminent-what-impact-will-they-have-on-perth-house-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Rate cuts may be imminent. What impact will they have on Perth house prices?"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Domain Property industry commentators say any interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank are likely to accelerate house price growth in Perth\u2019s sizzling market. With inflation now edging towards 3 per cent, markets are pricing in up to four potential rate cuts next year, with the possibility of a cut before the end of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47710,"date":"2024-09-12T16:38:48","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wa-housing-affordability-declines\/","title":{"rendered":"WA housing affordability declines"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Nearly 40 per cent of a family\u2019s income is needed to afford a house in Western Australia, industry data for the past quarter shows. The Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows 39.5 per cent of family income was needed to meet loan repayments in the state, based on a median […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47713,"date":"2024-09-11T16:40:07","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/almost-a-third-of-suburbs-see-property-prices-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost a third of suburbs see property prices fall"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Property prices are in decline in almost 30 per cent of Australian suburbs, a fact that a surprisingly high proportion of Australians regard with a sense of relief. The past three months have seen some heady capital growth in a few cities but a surprisingly high proportion of 3,655 suburbs analysed across […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47708,"date":"2024-09-06T16:33:54","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wapc-chair-to-retire\/","title":{"rendered":"WAPC chair to retire"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News. Chairman of the state’s peak planning body David Caddy will retire from the role by the end of 2024, after five decades of service in the sector. Mr Caddy has been chair of the Western Australian Planning Commission for six years, being appointed in 2018. He will retire from the role at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47655,"date":"2024-08-29T16:37:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/buy-here-we-die-here-the-10-most-tightly-held-wa-suburbs-where-locals-lock-in-for-as-long-as-they-can\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Buy here & we die here\u2019: The 10 most tightly-held WA suburbs where locals lock in for as long as they can"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian They\u2019re the tightly held spots in our State that locals don\u2019t really want you to know about. Pleasantville suburbs or townships where \u2018when you buy there \u2014 you die there\u2019. Across WA that place is Morangup, a hamlet on the cosy side of Toodyay on the edge of the Wheatbelt where residents […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47567,"date":"2024-08-22T14:35:44","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/lazy-land-state-government-invests-17-million-to-unlock-hundreds-of-new-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Lazy land: State government invests $17 million to unlock hundreds of new apartments"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today The state government will tip $17 million into expanding its Housing Diversity Pipeline program to allow developers to propose sites for the delivery of new homes on government owned \u2018lazy land\u2019. Under the expanded program, the state government would consider any developer-led proposals for new housing on underutilised land, provided it is not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47569,"date":"2024-08-21T09:20:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-residential-building-approvals-10000-lower-than-a-decade-ago-when-population-was-much-smaller\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth residential building approvals 10,000 lower than a decade ago when population was much smaller"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Perth\u2019s \u201cEverest-sized\u201d housing crisis has been highlighted by new figures which show the number of residential building approvals last financial year was 10,000 lower than a decade ago. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed there were 14,796 residential building approvals in Perth during the 2023\/2024 financial year compared to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47571,"date":"2024-08-16T16:45:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-housing-target-falls-short-by-35000-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth housing target falls short by 35,000 homes"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WA Today Perth\u2019s five-year housing target will fall short by some 35,000 homes, according to Western Australia\u2019s leading urban development authority. The state\u2019s housing situation was \u201cdire\u201d, Urban Development Institute of Australia president Richard Pappas told more than 200 WA town planners and developers from the private and public sectors on Friday. To read the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47218,"date":"2024-08-01T17:08:17","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/interstate-property-investment-deluge-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Interstate property investment deluge in Perth"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor With the property market continuing to heat up in Western Australia, investors from interstate have shown an increasing interest in buying Perth property. At a recent presentation to UDIA WA members in Perth, REA Group Economist Anne Flaherty said investor activity in WA had \u2018surged\u2019, with the portion of investors in WA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47216,"date":"2024-08-01T17:06:22","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perths-median-house-price-to-smash-new-records-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth\u2019s median house price to smash new records in 2025"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian REIWA has boldly predicted Perth\u2019s median house price will smash new records in 2025, potentially reaching $740,000 by the year\u2019s end. It comes as the Real Estate Institute of WA\u2019s latest quarterly update shows the city is on track to achieve growth of more than 20 per cent over 2024. To read […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47214,"date":"2024-08-01T17:04:30","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/rethinking-the-front-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking the Front Yard"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Perth is getting its own equivalent of Ramsay Street, where an innovatively designed estate will encourage good neighbours to become good friends. Watermark, a development in Champion Lakes by Yolk Property Group, is bringing the backyard to the front to make connection and camaraderie a priority for residents. The developer intends to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47179,"date":"2024-07-25T15:58:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/australian-property-prices-remain-resilient-despite-economic-headwinds\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian property prices remain resilient despite economic headwinds"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Broadcast Corporation Australian house prices have risen for a sixth straight quarter, according to analysis by Domain. Over the June quarter, new record prices were set in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. And with a 7 per cent annual rise in homes on the market, sellers maintained their confidence in the strength of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47131,"date":"2024-07-18T16:44:15","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/swan-river-proposal-plan-to-transform-langley-park-in-perth-cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"Swan River proposal: Plan to transform Langley Park in Perth CBD"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
West Australian A $1 billion-plus masterplan has been unveiled, showcasing a green and vibrant riverfront oasis that would totally transform the city and make it rival east coast capitals. City of Perth councillors have boldly proposed a major transformation of the 2.2km riverfront stretch of land \u2014 including the CBD\u2019s most famous expanse of grass […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47048,"date":"2024-07-11T09:11:05","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/business-and-industry-groups-call-on-tanya-plibersek-to-rule-a-line-in-the-sand-on-a-climate-trigger\/","title":{"rendered":"Business and industry groups call on Tanya Plibersek to rule a line in the sand on a climate trigger"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Australian Farmers, miners, property developers and major employers are\u00a0demanding Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rule out using a climate trigger as a bargaining chip\u00a0to establish a new green cop to protect Australia\u2019s environment, warning such a move could \u201cblow up\u201d local investments and jeopardise the government\u2019s Future Made in Australia agenda. \u201cThey should draw a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":47007,"date":"2024-07-03T13:07:57","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/states-explosive-population-growth-prompts-need-for-housing-rethink-to-meet-the-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"State\u2019s explosive population growth prompts need for housing rethink to meet the demand"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian WA\u2019s explosive population growth rivals that of the top-10 fastest-growing countries in the world for 2023, prompting calls for small-scale housing development to be turbocharged to meet demand. The latest ABS figures show the State\u2019s population surged by 3.3 per cent in the year ending December 2023 \u2014 the fastest growth rate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45802,"date":"2024-04-02T15:30:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/calls-to-expedite-perths-ferry-system-expansion-plans-amid-population-boom\/","title":{"rendered":"Calls to expedite Perth\u2019s ferry system expansion plans amid population boom"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian The latest population figures, which show Perth had the biggest jump in population growth last year, have prompted calls to expedite the State Government\u2019s proposal to expand the city\u2019s ferry system. Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealed Perth\u2019s population increased by 3.6 per cent last financial year, with more than 81,000 people […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45684,"date":"2024-03-21T15:26:15","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/national-award-for-witchcliffe-ecovillage\/","title":{"rendered":"National award for Witchcliffe Ecovillage"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Witchcliffe Ecovillage has won the major prize at the Urban Development Institute of Australia national awards. The housing project, delivered by\u00a0Perron Group\u2019s development arm and Mike Hulme\u2019s Sustainable Settlements, was recognised as one of the most sustainable urban developments in the world. Described as the culmination of a 22-year association between Mr Hulme […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45671,"date":"2024-03-21T11:43:20","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wa-projects-dominate-urban-development-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"WA projects dominate urban development awards"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian WA projects have dominated national urban development awards, with One Subiaco tower recognised as the nation\u2019s best apartment high-rise and Witchcliffe ecovillage deemed the best overall project in the country. WA projects won four categories in the prestigious Urban Development Institute of Australia awards in Melbourne on Wednesday night. It is considered […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45673,"date":"2024-03-19T11:46:01","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/the-50-square-metre-solution-getting-people-into-their-first-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"The 50 square metre solution getting people into their first homes"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune There are many reasons why Western Australia needs a greater diversity of housing across the continuum. Affordability, shrinking family sizes, aging population, environmental constraints and supply issues all factor into the equation when it comes to the growing need to deliver a range of housing choices to suit different household\u2019s needs. According […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45648,"date":"2024-03-18T10:24:01","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perths-inner-city-schools-are-overcrowded-and-parents-are-angry-theres-been-little-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth’s inner-city schools are overcrowded and parents are angry there’s been little help"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC News Perth’s inner-city schools are bursting at the seams due to increasing enrolments and parents are angered the state government’s upgrades to the aging infrastructure aren’t doing enough to ease the problem. Put simply, the significant stress on aging school infrastructure is the unintended problem child of poor town planning. “There is a significant […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45503,"date":"2024-03-07T08:54:40","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/finding-perths-investor-hotspots-when-land-sales-have-soared-92-per-cent\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Perth\u2019s investor hotspots when land sales have soared 92 per cent"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Magazine Investors are heading west as Perth\u2019s relative affordability, strong economic conditions and continued population growth fuel demand for housing across Western Australia\u2019s capital. The latest figures from UDIA WA\u2019s Urban Development Index show that lot sales increased by a massive 92 per cent over the last 12 months, with 2,440 lots […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45439,"date":"2024-02-22T16:45:48","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/land-sales-are-booming-in-perth-but-dark-clouds-are-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Land sales are booming in Perth, but dark clouds are gathering"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Domain Demand for housing is booming across Perth, with new figures from the Urban Development Institute of Australia in WA revealing a 92 per cent increase in the number of new land sales over the past 12 months. According to the institute\u2019s Urban Development Index for the December quarter 2023, new land sales in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45437,"date":"2024-02-21T16:42:39","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-records-highest-number-of-land-sales-in-more-than-three-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth records highest number of land sales in more than three years"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Despite a crisis of confidence in the building sector, the house-and-land package dream is being revived, with Perth recording its largest number of land sales in more than three years. The rise follows a period of poor sales, as buyers shied away from the troubled industry amid a raft of company collapses and tardy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45435,"date":"2024-02-14T16:41:26","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/fast-tracked-power-connection-measures-for-land-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast-tracked power connection measures for land developers"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The National Tribune The Cook Government has slashed even more red tape in a bid to increase Western Australia\u2019s housing supply with a raft of initiatives to accelerate the installation of new power connections for residential subdivisions. These initiatives, which Western Power has formulated following extensive consultation with the land development industry, will include a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45433,"date":"2024-02-14T16:38:31","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/apartment-build-costs-far-outweigh-sale-price-in-perths-cheaper-suburbs-udia-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Apartment build costs \u2018far outweigh\u2019 sale price in Perth\u2019s cheaper suburbs, UDIA claims"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian A second key forecaster has predicted a massive increase in Perth apartment prices in the near future, warning new unit developments may not stack up financially for more than a year. In more bad news for Perth\u2019s chronic housing under-supply, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) claims developers cannot currently sell […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45449,"date":"2024-02-14T07:24:53","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/changes-to-ease-developer-power-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes to ease developer power access"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News The pathways to access power supply on new residential subdivisions will be simplified by the state government, in a move designed to accelerate project delivery and shorten a growing waitlist. The changes announced today by Energy Minister\u00a0Reece Whitby\u00a0will give land developers multiple pathways to achieve pre-design conformance review clearance on subdivision projects. Developers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45451,"date":"2024-02-09T07:48:42","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/urban-greenery-focus-in-new-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban greenery focus in new strategy"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News More trees are expected to be saved in the state government\u2019s upcoming urban greening strategy for the Perth and Peel regions, with the property industry backing the move. The government will develop the \u2018Urban Greening Strategy\u2019 to enhance tree canopy through measures including education and awareness, measurement and reporting, and grants. Today’s announcement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45455,"date":"2024-02-08T08:18:07","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/alcock-blasts-workplace-laws-labour-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcock blasts workplace laws, labour issues"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News ABN Group head\u00a0Dale Alcock\u00a0has slammed\u00a0the federal government\u2019s IR reforms, calling the changes \u201ca load of s**t\u201d while predicting the construction industry’s woes will remain. Federal Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke’s second tranche of the Closing Loopholes legislation today passed the Senate, which will allow millions of employees to ignore work communications after hours and giving casual […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45431,"date":"2024-02-01T16:35:34","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/changing-needs-require-diverse-housing-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing needs require diverse housing options"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Housing choice is the key to accommodating the modern first home buyer, according to industry experts. There has been an evolution in the housing needs of this critical portion of the market, due to changing demographics, as well as economic circumstances that are making it harder to get a foot on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45429,"date":"2024-01-30T16:33:10","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/granny-flat-rules-relaxed-to-tackle-housing-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Granny flat rules relaxed to tackle housing crisis"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Magazine Western Australia has taken a major step towards tackling the housing crisis that is wreaking havoc across the country. The state is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in suburban back yards as it tries to increase urban density, slow urban sprawl and bring more housing stock to the city with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45453,"date":"2024-01-30T08:12:15","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/medium-density-housing-code-remixed\/","title":{"rendered":"Medium-density housing code remixed"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Property industry groups have backed the state government\u2019s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews. Planning Minister\u00a0John Carey\u00a0today announced the State Planning Policy 7.3 would take effect from March 1, to coincide with other planning reforms previously flagged by the government. The policy would […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45427,"date":"2024-01-29T16:30:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/setting-the-benchmark-for-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the benchmark for sustainability"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune With an aim of creating a benchmark project that leaves a positive legacy, Orana by Balcon Group has been designed with sustainability and longevity in mind. Once complete the project will include over 4,000 new homes, making it the largest masterplanned community in the City of Casey in Victoria, a factor that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45425,"date":"2024-01-11T16:16:53","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/informed-predictions-for-the-year-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Informed predictions for the year ahead"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PerthNow Perth\u2019s real estate market was defined by record-breaking moments in 2023. Amid strong buyer demand for established homes, listings took an unprecedented dive, the median house price soared to a new high and properties changed hands at a record-blistering pace. Additionally, the average rent reached a new peak. Now, arriving in 2024, what can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45423,"date":"2024-01-04T16:14:33","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/housing-in-our-growing-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing in our growing regions"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Challenges around housing supply and affordability can be amplified in regional areas where boom and bust cycles, labour and materials costs and the tyranny of distance all have a significant impact. A 2022 report published by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) found that, despite the challenges, life in the regions remains an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45421,"date":"2023-12-29T16:11:22","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/collaborating-to-share-housing-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborating to share housing benefits"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Across Australia, housing affordability continues to reign as a critical issue that impacts a large proportion of society. The so called \u2018great Australian dream\u2019 of owning a home is becoming further out of reach for a growing cohort and record low rental vacancy rates are also taking a toll. UDIA has long […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45419,"date":"2023-12-28T16:08:54","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/building-capacity-in-the-aboriginal-housing-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Building capacity in the Aboriginal housing sector"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune In the midst of the current housing crisis, many Aboriginal Western Australians face significant challenges in accessing safe and culturally appropriate social and affordable housing. Research shows that Aboriginal people face significant disadvantages in housing markets. For example, compared to other Australians, Aboriginal people are less likely to own their own home […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45417,"date":"2023-12-26T16:06:03","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/pulling-the-levers-for-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulling the levers for change"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune The Hon. John Carey, MLA added the Planning portfolio to his raft of responsibilities in June 2023, now WA\u2019s Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing and Homelessness, he is well positioned to make real change in relation to the current housing supply and affordability challenges facing Western Australia. The Urbanist\u00a0sat down with the Minister […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45415,"date":"2023-12-26T16:00:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/tax-government-incentives-urged-to-deliver-housing-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax, government incentives urged to deliver housing diversity"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Magazine There has been no shortage of commentary throughout 2023 about the current state of housing markets across the country. Western Australia, like most states in Australia, is experiencing an acute housing supply crisis that is making it harder than ever for people to get their foot on the residential property ladder\u00a0or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45465,"date":"2023-12-23T08:55:07","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/tanya-steinbeck-why-theres-no-need-to-fear-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanya Steinbeck: Why there\u2019s no need to fear apartments"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian You could be forgiven for thinking that anyone with two feet and a heartbeat can throw together a design for an apartment building, get the rubber stamp of approval and hire Bob the Builder if recent commentary by some following the recent State Government announcement on building reform legislation is taken on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45413,"date":"2023-12-20T15:58:55","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/commerce-minister-sue-ellery-unveils-mandatory-building-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce Minister Sue Ellery unveils mandatory building inspections"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian WA will finally introduce mandatory building inspections as part of moves to clean up the construction industry \u2014 but the changes will not come into effect until 2026 at the earliest. Even then, only high-rise apartments and commercial builds will be captured by the first tranche of legislation, with single residential homes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45461,"date":"2023-12-20T08:43:38","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/mandatory-building-inspections-set-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory building inspections set for 2026"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News The building industry will be required to undertake mandatory inspections of high-rise apartments and commercial buildings from 2026, in the most significant industry reform in more than a decade. The reform announced this morning by Commerce Minister\u00a0Sue Ellery\u00a0will progressively introduce mandatory inspections of new buildings in the years to come, starting with buildings […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45411,"date":"2023-12-13T15:56:20","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/regenerating-a-city-for-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Regenerating a city for people"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Urban regeneration and the practice of repurposing underutilised spaces in key locations can breathe new life into a city and play an important role in the delivery of much needed housing in inner areas. HafenCity in Hamburg is Europe\u2019s largest inner-city urban development project that is successfully transforming 157 hectares of former […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45459,"date":"2023-12-12T08:42:11","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/whitby-backs-portfolio-synergies-as-green-tape-feedback-flows\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitby backs portfolio synergies as green-tape feedback flows"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Environment and Energy Minister\u00a0Reece Whitby\u00a0says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the state government announced sweeping change to the environmental approvals process. The changes announced this morning have been welcomed by industry groups but met with disappointment by environmentalists, with Conservation Council of WA president\u00a0Richard Yin\u00a0claiming he wasn\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45457,"date":"2023-12-08T08:28:49","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/investors-size-up-wa-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Investors size up WA property"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News The capital growth potential of Western Australia\u2019s undersupplied residential sector, coupled with its relative affordability compared with other states, is proving attractive for an increasing number of investors. WA has experienced an influx of eastern states capital into its housing market during the past few years, and investment from that cohort has remained […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":45409,"date":"2023-11-20T15:52:44","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/rapid-growth-prompts-rethink-on-how-to-house-perths-population\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapid growth prompts rethink on how to house Perth’s population"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Magazine In the midst of the current housing crisis, debate around Perth\u2019s urban growth and the need to continue to densify and diversify our housing stock remains at the forefront. While all levels of government and industry are on the same page when it comes to the need to deliver homes fast […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42781,"date":"2023-11-08T08:50:19","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/downsizing-remains-a-challenge-for-asset-rich-cash-poor-older-australians\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizing remains a challenge for asset rich, cash poor older Australians"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Downsizing in Australia is part of the broader housing diversity conversation. While there is growing momentum behind the idea of downsizing, major hurdles remain firmly ahead. At a\u00a0UDIA WA\u00a0event,\u00a0Downsizer\u00a0Economist in Residence, Michael Blythe, highlighted Australia\u2019s aging population. In parallel, houses were also aging and becoming less suitable or unsuitable for older Australians. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42779,"date":"2023-11-03T11:46:47","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/obstacles-in-delivering-density-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Obstacles in delivering density in Perth"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Housing and Planning Minister\u00a0John Carey\u00a0has defended building single dwellings amid a push for infill, saying some higher-density projects are just not viable in Perth. Speaking at an\u00a0Urban Development Institute of Australia WA\u00a0event today,\u00a0Mr Carey\u00a0was part of a panel speaking about the continued resistance to delivering density. UDIA WA chief executive Tanya Steinbeck asked […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42528,"date":"2023-11-01T13:50:11","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/property-investors-keen-on-wa-udia-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Property investors keen on WA, UDIA says"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News More than half of new land purchasers in Western Australia during the recent quarter were investors, according to\u00a0Urban Development Institute of Australia WA. UDIA WA\u2019s urban development Index shows the proportion of investors in the market has surged from 28 per cent in the September 2022 quarter to 62 per cent in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42530,"date":"2023-11-01T12:52:13","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wa-land-buyers-facing-the-next-housing-hurdle\/","title":{"rendered":"WA land buyers facing the next housing hurdle"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian WA land buyers are set to pay significantly more money for smaller blocks of land as dwindling land supply becomes the next major battleground in the housing crisis. New figures from the Urban Development Institute, revealed at a recent housing roundtable, show land is back in hot demand, with a 70 per […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42449,"date":"2023-10-20T11:31:27","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/latest-land-report-highlights-continued-market-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Land Report highlights continued market strength"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The latest edition of UDIA’s Land Report was published in The West Australian on Saturday 14 October providing readers an overview of the current state of the land market in Perth. Released twice a year the Land Report provides readers with an overview of the current status of the land market across the Perth Metropolitan […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42447,"date":"2023-10-18T11:29:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/home-renos-to-bypass-council-under-new-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Home renos to bypass council under new reforms"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government\u2019s major planning shake-up. Premier\u00a0Roger Cook\u00a0and Planning Minister\u00a0John Carey\u00a0on Wednesday unveiled tranche two of planning reforms under which decision making for construction of and additions to single homes would […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42442,"date":"2023-10-18T11:27:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-councils-set-to-lose-development-approval-powers-in-major-reforms-amid-housing-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth councils set to lose development approval powers in major reforms amid housing crisis"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WAToday The Liberal party has been urged to support the Cook government\u2019s new tranche of planning reforms by one of the state\u2019s leading property developer lobby groups. Premier Roger Cook and Planning Minister John Carey will introduce the legislation, first flagged by former premier Mark McGowan back in February, into parliament on Wednesday. The reforms […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42440,"date":"2023-10-18T11:25:45","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perths-geographical-size-just-behind-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth\u2019s geographical size just behind London"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Perth\u2019s has been ranked the 69th largest by geographical size in the world, placing just behind London according to the latest edition of Demographia World Urban Areas report. UDIA WA chief executive Tanya Steinbeck said there were a range of factors that were influencing the city\u2019s urban growth. \u201cPerth\u2019s urban development has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42410,"date":"2023-10-18T09:16:41","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/pappas-to-head-up-udia\/","title":{"rendered":"Pappas to head up UDIA"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Richard Pappas\u00a0has been appointed as president as the\u00a0Urban Development Institute of Australia WA\u00a0president, as the outgoing head moves onto a national role. Mr Pappas, managing director of\u00a0Celsius Property Group, formally assumes the position today at UDIA\u2019s AGM. He has come into the job at a time where the industry group is expanding its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42444,"date":"2023-10-17T11:28:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/udia-welcomes-housing-supply-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA welcomes Housing Supply Unit"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABC Drive UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck was interviewed on ABC Drive following the announcement of the Housing Supply Unit. Listen in here from 1:40:00<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42412,"date":"2023-10-17T09:18:17","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/was-new-fight-for-fair-share-of-federal-funding-could-see-home-builds-double\/","title":{"rendered":"WA\u2019s new fight for fair share of federal funding could see home builds double"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WAToday A new unit will be established within the WA Treasury department to address the state\u2019s critical housing shortage and ensure WA gets its fair share of federal funding under the Housing Australia Future Fund. Like other property markets across the country,\u00a0WA\u2019s housing market is facing significant pressures\u00a0with strong population growth and ongoing building delays […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42394,"date":"2023-10-12T09:41:10","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/the-great-australian-dream-is-finally-changing-for-the-better\/","title":{"rendered":"The great Australian dream is finally changing, for the better"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian There was a time when the great Australian dream was to buy a house and then live in it until you die. Adult children who suggested apartments, retirement or aged care homes for their ailing parents were deemed positively evil by broader society. As if they were forcing their parents into an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42388,"date":"2023-10-12T09:29:52","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/broken-planning-system-led-to-housing-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Broken planning system\u2019 led to housing crisis"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Developers say the state\u2019s planning system played a major role in the current housing shortage, with approval times blowing out by up to seven years in some cases. Speaking at an\u00a0Urban Development Institute of Australia WA\u00a0event today,\u00a0Blackburne\u00a0managing director\u00a0Paul Blackburne\u00a0commended the government on its planning reforms, but said the system was broken for many […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42386,"date":"2023-10-12T09:25:18","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/downsizers-frustration-as-housing-needs-not-being-met\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizers’ frustration as housing needs not being met"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian Property Investor Magazine Opinion piece by UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck. Downsizers are an important and growing part of the property market in Western Australia and indeed across the country. We have an aging population combined with a trend toward smaller family units that is having an impact on the size of homes required […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42384,"date":"2023-10-12T09:22:53","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/wont-be-solved-overnight-perth-rental-warning-as-vacancy-rate-drops-further\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Won\u2019t be solved overnight\u2019: Perth rental warning as vacancy rate drops further"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WAToday Property experts warn Western Australia is facing a problem that has been \u201cyears in the making\u201d as strong population growth and ongoing building delays pushed Perth\u2019s rental vacancy rate down to 0.7 per cent in September, a decline of 0.1 percentage points from August. REIWA chief executive Cath Hart said data suggested the rate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42396,"date":"2023-10-11T09:44:16","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/lack-of-small-homes-keeps-growing-number-of-west-aussies-hoping-to-downsize-locked-in-limbo\/","title":{"rendered":"Lack of small homes keeps growing number of West Aussies hoping to downsize locked in limbo"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian The number of potential downsizers in WA has grown by 25,000 in two years but many will be forced to stay in empty nests because of the growing shortfall of smaller homes. New research to be revealed by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) on Wednesday show there are about 190,000 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42390,"date":"2023-10-11T09:33:09","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/industry-welcomes-apartment-scheme-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry welcomes apartment scheme change"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Business News Industry has welcomed the state government\u2019s expansion of the stamp duty rebate plan to include apartments under construction, with experts hoping it will boost housing supply. Treasurer\u00a0Rita Saffioti\u00a0announced the move today, speaking at\u00a0Blackburne\u2019s East Village project in Karrinyup, which is due for completion later this year. The scheme provides a 75 per cent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42382,"date":"2023-10-10T09:21:11","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/witchcliffe-eco-village-double-whammy-at-urban-development-institute-of-australia-wa-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Witchcliffe Eco-Village double whammy at Urban Development Institute of Australia WA awards"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian The Witchcliffe Eco-Village has scored two major awards at the Urban Design Institute of Australia WA awards. The ambitious project which continues to grow on the former Foxcliffe vineyard site nabbed the awards for Sustainability as well as Affordable Housing at the most recent gala event. Judges lauded the eco-village for its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42398,"date":"2023-10-01T10:03:38","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/perth-records-highest-rent-hike-in-12-months-beating-sydney-and-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth records highest rent hike in 12 months, beating Sydney and Melbourne"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Rents in Perth are soaring faster than any Australian capital city, forcing some households on $160,000 annual salaries to find alternative shelter by sleeping in cars. New data revealed advertised rents in Perth have risen 19 per cent in the past year and 4 per cent in the past three months \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42380,"date":"2023-09-29T09:19:39","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/col-dutton-appointed-udia-national-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Col Dutton appointed UDIA National President"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Property Tribune Col Dutton\u00a0was appointed as the Urban Development Institute of Australia\u2019s (UDIA) National President at yesterday\u2019s annual general meeting of the UDIA National Board. Dutton has served as the National Vice President over the past four years and is currently the President of UDIA WA. He was previously President of the UDIA Gold […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42378,"date":"2023-09-28T09:18:31","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/new-disability-accommodation-in-bassendean-takes-out-udia-wa-development-award\/","title":{"rendered":"New disability accommodation in Bassendean takes out UDIA WA development award"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PerthNow New disability accommodation in Perth\u2019s east has won a prestigious award in urban development. The specialist disability accommodation (SDA) at 7A and 7B Carman Way in Bassendean took out the Judge\u2019s Award at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) 2023 Awards for Excellence. Judges said it was an \u201coutstanding example of accessible and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42219,"date":"2023-09-27T11:02:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/is-the-citys-high-rise-dream-already-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the City’s High Rise Dream Already Dead?"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian, Wednesday 27 September 2023 WA apartment approvals plunge to lowest level since 1983. Perth is at risk of becoming a \u201cdeveloper\u2019s graveyard\u201d unless more incentives are introduced to kickstart apartment projects, as startling new ABS data reveals unit approvals in July plunged to their lowest level since records began in 1983. Industry […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":42376,"date":"2023-09-27T09:17:34","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/rockingham-youth-centre-wins-udia-award-for-best-community-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockingham Youth Centre wins UDIA award for best community infrastructure"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The West Australian Rockingham Youth Centre has been crowned a winner at the recent Urban Development Institute of Australia awards for 2023. The gala event held earlier this month recognised some of the very best developments across WA. The centre was awarded best social and community infrastructure ahead of other nominees Aduro Park in Eglinton, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}}]