News Articles for Urban Development Institute of Australia WA

Less reliance on cars, more green spaces and a shift away from centralised electricity could form the basis of a new policy on WA's neighbourhoods, the WA Planning Commission says.

The state opposition has criticised the government's plan to make elements of its temporary development pathway permanent, labelling it a move to sneak through planning laws.

The Urban Development Institute of Western Australia is calling on the state government to commit to significant property tax reform in its upcoming budget.

How has the state government's streamlined development assessment pathway performed in the year since its establishment?

Improving asset management and planning for an Aboriginal cultural centre are among prominent recommendations made in WA's inaugural infrastructure strategy document.

A new report suggests Perth's capacity to meet housing demand is diminishing, as stock of readily developable land runs low.

New reform promises improved medium-density outcomes, but what key measures will better shape Perth's urban future?

With the moratorium on rental evictions and price increases coming to an end, industry explores what's next.

Residential land developers hope the positive market momentum prompted by housing stimulus measures can be extended long term.

Some of the state's property leaders share their predictions for the year ahead.

The Amberton Coastal Precinct by Stockland was named overall winner at the latest instalment of the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Awards for Excellence.

More than 10,000 new lots were sold during the 2020 calendar year, nearly double the number of sales compared with 2019, according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

More than $230 million of developer-contributed funds are sitting in local government-managed bank accounts waiting to be spent, according to a new report.

Property leaders shed some light on the residential and commercial markets' performance during 2020 and what they expect for the year ahead.

Western Australia is still considering whether to reopen its border to Victoria, despite that state having effectively eliminated COVID-19.

The state government has opened public consultation for the state's draft medium-density housing policy and its associated codes.

Tax reform and a strategy to address the residential rental crisis are among the key initiatives the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA is canvassing the state government to consider as part of its election commitment.

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's new housing strategy aims to aims to deliver a 6 per cent net increase in social housing – adding 2,600 homes to the near 43,000 social homes in WA.

After decades of planning, several marina projects proposing more than 900 boat pens are starting to take shape, but challenges remain.

Western Australia's property groups have welcomed the state budget, in particular no new taxes or charges for property, but continue to call for housing stimulus timeframe extensions.

The state government has committed an additional $30 million to its Building Bonus program, but is yet to respond to industry calls for extending delivery timeframes.

Western Australia's civil contractors are feeling the pinch of the government stimulus measures that prompted a surge of new house-and-land sales, with industry calling for timeframe extensions.

Housing minister Peter Tinley shut down hopes of a potential stamp duty substitute in the near future at a property industry event earlier this week.

Perth achieved 3,322 new lot sales during the June 2020 quarter – the most land sales the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA has ever recorded for a quarter.

Despite strong house and land sales in June, property players are wondering what's next as the sector seeks sustainable long-term growth.

A slate of planning reforms announced by the state government in May have now passed both houses of parliament, after negotiations with minor parties led to notable changes in how the legislation defines ‘significant' developments.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth's western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

A wave of home-building and renovation work is the goal of a $444 million stimulus package unveiled by the state government as it seeks to pull the state economy out of a coronavirus-induced downturn.

The federal government has launched a new $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, to go towards new builds or renovating an existing home, as the state government prepares to announce its own package in coming days.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

The state government has announced it will bring forward $150 million in social housing investment as stimulus during post-pandemic economic recovery.

Perth is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities, but what will happen as the population approaches 3.5 million?

Stirling Capital's Cirque Mount Pleasant and Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre by the City of Armadale were recognised at today's UDIA National Awards for Excellence 2020.

The state government is providing special assistance for universities and local councils. A new scheme has been announced to help the mining industry. Western Australia has reported no new coronavirus infections.

A long-running campaign to gain approval for an Applecross apartments project has highlighted planning inconsistencies.

The late Eric Lumsden, Jahna Cedar and Christine Simpson Stokes are among 76 prominent Western Australians to be awarded Australia Day honours this year.

Western Australia's property sector has welcomed the state government's announcement of a $150 million housing investment package for first home buyers and low income earners.

Public art plays a key role in efforts to increase vibrancy and liveability across Perth, with developers willing to contribute if it makes sense for their projects.

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