News Articles for Urban Development Institute of Australia WA

Richard Pappas has stepped up to the helm of the organisation in WA as outgoing state president Col Dutton assumes a national role.

Rita Saffioti said planning reform was akin to cutting taxes, when drawn on whether the government would abolish the foreign buyer surcharge.

Developers including Paul Blackburne have spoken out about the state's planning system in light of low housing supply.

The state government has expanded the stamp duty rebate to apartments under construction, in a bid to bolster supply.

The head of the state's peak land development group says WA will miss out if it does not get its act together on housing.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Bran Black, Jennifer Westacott, Paul Trengove, Justine Roberts, Terrence Winner, James Arnott and Deb Russell.

The state government has flagged a reversal of recently announced medium density planning reforms, with many single dwellings to be excluded and other changes to be deferred.

The state government committed to a “light touch” approach to the roll out new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws on Saturday, as it revealed plans for an implementation group to assist in the process.

Industry groups have welcomed the state government's interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia.

Satterley Property Group planning director Megan Adair has hit out at the government's approach at an industry lunch.

Broader praise for Western Australia's ‘ironclad budget' has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state's investment appeal and diversify the economy.

The former state treasurer has labelled policies that make housing more affordable as politically unpopular.

Perth's mortgage delinquency rates have more than tripled for new homeowners this year and rents have risen by 13 per cent, the highest of all the capital cities.

Property players have joined forces to deliver more targeted advocacy, with the Town of Cambridge first up in the group's sights over a policy that limits interaction between developers and staff.

Don Fini is hoping Fremantle's Nightingale project drums up more interest in the model in WA.

As part of an ongoing series, Business News asks whether negative consequences from a 2020 sugar hit for housing should have been foreseen.

Perth has surpassed Adelaide as the most affordable capital city in Australia for land prices for the first time in a decade, according to a development institute's annual report.

A leading property expert says the industry needs to reposition itself to make it more attractive to consumers.

Land developers are confident about the road ahead despite facing challenges on several fronts.

UDIA stands by its calls for housing stimulus in 2020, saying Premier Mark McGowan should not wear the blame for problems in the industry.

Housing Minister John Carey has doubled down on his call for industry to provide more affordable housing, as the state's housing supply shortage worsens.

The state government is working with local councils to plan for a mid-tier transport network, but its focus lies in upgrading the bus network.

Hesperia boss Ben Lisle is calling on authorities to more aggressively target overseas migration to plug the state's skills gap.

An increase to the Keystart price limits to home values of $560,000 has been welcomed by industry.

The City of Stirling has backed off on its plan to introduce a social housing quota for future developments following feedback from industry groups, including Adrian Fini's group.

Industry leaders are forecasting a return to equilibrium for WA, as population growth continues and the pipeline of supply gets built out.

The developer has delivered Australia's first two-storey nine-plus star NatHERS rated home at its Brabham estate.

New residential land sales have dropped 17 per cent in the last quarter and 4.6 per cent this financial year, Urban Development Institute of Australia figures reveal.

DevelopmentWA has admitted the development did not work as planned, but is working to rectify the issues.

John Carey has called on developers to shift their attitudes to social and affordable housing, at a UDIA event today.

Market conditions are leading to a proliferation of townhouse developments across Perth.

Urbis says WA's population could rise faster than the government expects, as jobs figures remain at boom levels.

Property groups welcome state government investment in housing, but say its infrastructure spend could further stifle private sector development.

Construction industry groups have called on the state government to scrap new laws forcing thousands of excavator operators to obtain costly new qualifications.

Industry leaders are finding ways to address shortfalls in affordable housing and homeless accommodation.

Land developers experienced strong demand in 2021 but are grappling with supply and labour constraints.

The state government has unveiled plans to transform Highgate's abandoned Stirling Towers into a build-to-rent development, one of 12 sites to be released for housing projects.

Recent challenges in property development have put urban infill back in the spotlight.

The state government is pushing ahead with implementing an expedited planning pathway.

Housing Minister John Carey and Lands Minister Tony Buti have described social housing as one of the greatest challenges the government is facing over the next 12 months.