UDIA In Action Our Policy and Research team has been busy this week with the release of the latest edition of our monthly Urban Intelligence report to members (available here), lodging a submission on the draft regulations to support the Community Titles Act (available here) and continuing with the latest round of committee meetings including […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":28027,"date":"2020-12-09T15:39:03","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/aboriginal-and-dual-naming-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Aboriginal and Dual Naming Guidelines"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Place names are universal in the human world \u2013 \u201cwhere are you from?\u201d is perhaps one of the most common universal questions. What we call places is important to people and communities \u2013 place names hold particular meaning, give a sense of place and assist us in locating ourselves in the world. Geographical features and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27874,"date":"2020-12-03T14:38:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-03-12-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 03-12-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA In Action From hosting a huge Industry Luncheon with Premier Mark McGowan last Friday to launching the latest edition of The Urbanist (read it here) and another episode of our podcast The Urbanist Live (listen here), it has been a massive week for the team at UDIA WA. \u00a0So, we can\u2019t wait to celebrate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27611,"date":"2020-11-26T15:55:35","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-26-11-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 26-11-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA In Action A big focus in the UDIA WA office this week has been preparing for our last Industry Luncheon for 2020 where we will welcome over 530 guests for a luncheon with the Premier. This has been one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year and not only will we be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27451,"date":"2020-11-19T16:37:25","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-19-11-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 19-11-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA In Action It has been another very busy week in the UDIA WA office. On Tuesday our CEO Tanya Steinbeck met with the Office of State Revenue ahead of the decision to extend the HomeBuilder construction timeframes, we participated in the Waterwise Perth Action Plan showcase and the launch of the Reimagining Home Project […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27388,"date":"2020-11-12T15:46:31","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-12-11-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 12-11-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Urbanist Live with Nigel Satterley The latest episode of our podcast series The Urbanist Live is now available to listen, this week UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck sits down with well-known industry identity Nigel Satterley to discuss the current state of the market and where the development industry is heading as well as Satterley\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27279,"date":"2020-11-05T16:02:05","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-05-11-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 05-11-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Diversity and Inclusion top of mind Last Thursday UDIA WA was proud to launch our new Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Diversity toolkit for members at our Diversity Sundowner. The event was well attended with guests enjoying an engaging Welcome to Country from Shaun Nannup before Industry Workforce and Diversity Committee Co-Chair Tiffany Allen officially […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27203,"date":"2020-10-29T15:05:26","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-29-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 29-10-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA releases latest land data UDIA WA\u2019s Urban Development Index for the September quarter was released to members on Tuesday highlighting a 2.6% increase in land sales for the quarter and a minor 1.8% drop in the average price of new land. While the figures reflect a settling of the market following the huge jumps […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27193,"date":"2020-10-27T20:18:28","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/the-career-cafe-take-away-edition-with-nicole-lockwood\/","title":{"rendered":"The Career Caf\u00e9: Take-away Edition with Nicole Lockwood"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Outlook Committee are excited to welcome you to The Career Caf\u00e9 where we sit down with influencers in our industry & serve up the hot questions and share with you their answers. This month we sat down with Nicole Lockwood, who is Director of Lockwood Advisory. About the UDIA Outlook Interviewer: Full Name: Joshua […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27090,"date":"2020-10-22T15:54:16","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-22-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 22-10-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Building Bonus extension On Tuesday UDIA WA welcomed the news that the construction timeframes on the State Government\u2019s Building Bonus had been extended to allow site works to commence by 31 December 2021. In a phone call to UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck, Treasurer Ben Wyatt advised that the State Government had listened to our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27079,"date":"2020-10-22T12:05:26","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/school-site-transformation-to-deliver-innovative-residential-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"School site transformation to deliver innovative residential estate"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A former high school site in Perth\u2019s south will be transformed into an exciting residential redevelopment, showcasing leading edge approaches to sustainability, technology and urban design. OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, an innovative residential estate has started to take shape on the site of the former Hamilton Senior High School. The name is based on the longitude […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27030,"date":"2020-10-15T15:33:55","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-15-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 15-10-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA AGM UDIA WA\u2019s Annual General Meeting was held at the UDIA WA Subiaco offices yesterday.\u00a0 We formally welcomed Richard Pappas, Managing Director of Celsius Property Group, onto Council.\u00a0 Mr Pappas is replacing long time Councillor and Treasurer Alf Lay and brings with him a wealth of experience in the property industry. We would […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":27006,"date":"2020-10-13T09:16:09","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/the-career-cafe-take-away-edition-with-paul-spadanuda\/","title":{"rendered":"The Career Caf\u00e9: Take-away Edition with Paul Spadanuda"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Outlook Committee are excited to welcome you to\u00a0The Career Caf\u00e9\u00a0where we sit down with influencers in our industry & serve up the hot questions and share with you their answers. This month we sat down with Paul Spadanuda, who is General Manager at Now Living, TERRACE & BGC Development. About the UDIA Outlook Interviewer: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26991,"date":"2020-10-08T16:03:45","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-08-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 08-10-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
State Budget Earlier today WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt delivered his fourth State Budget within which he detailed $27 billion worth of infrastructure spending over the next four years and a $1.2 billion surplus this year. UDIA WA welcomed the budget which includes the previously announced $600 electricity credit, the freeze on household fees and charges […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26912,"date":"2020-10-01T13:29:01","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-01-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 01-10-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Latest episode of The Urbanist Live featuring Paige Walker UDIA WA CEO\u00a0Tanya Steinbeck\u00a0recently spoke with\u00a0Mirvac\u00a0General Manager Residential Development WA\u00a0Paige Walker\u00a0for the latest episode of The Urbanist Live podcast series. In this episode Tanya and Paige discuss a variety of topics including innovation, diversity, the state of the current apartment market and the impact of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26893,"date":"2020-09-24T15:33:19","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-24-09-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 24-09-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Opportunity to feature in the Land Report The next instalment of the UDIA WA Land Report is set to run in The West Australian on Saturday 24 October creating an important opportunity for our members to showcase their projects to an audience of 381,000 readers. Following the Federal and State government housing incentives there has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26834,"date":"2020-09-17T15:56:20","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-17-09-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 17-09-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HomeBuilder Mark 2 submission UDIA National has today unveiled the findings of new research and recommendations designed to support an extension and re-design of HomeBuilder given the extended economic downturn facing Australia as a result of COVID-19. UDIA National has lodged a submission with the Commonwealth Government explaining how the loss of immigration and population […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26825,"date":"2020-09-17T14:23:35","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/new-apartment-development-set-to-revolutionise-sustainable-apartment-design\/","title":{"rendered":"New apartment development set to revolutionise sustainable apartment design"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A new apartment complex in Fremantle is set to save residents 50% on their annual strata levies thanks to a landmark renewable energy partnership between Power Ledger and OP Properties. Montreal Commons, a new five-storey development by OP Properties will be one of the first carbon neutral apartment buildings in Australia and is expected to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26821,"date":"2020-09-17T13:48:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/homebuilder-mark-2-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"HomeBuilder Mark 2 submission"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA National has today unveiled the findings of new research and recommendations designed to support an extension and re-design of HomeBuilder given the extended economic downturn facing Australia as a result of COVID-19. UDIA National has lodged a submission with the Commonwealth Government explaining how the loss of immigration and population growth will challenge the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26634,"date":"2020-09-10T14:22:33","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-10-09-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 10-09-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Latest episode of The Urbanist Live UDIA WA is proud to release the fourth episode of our popular new podcast series The Urbanist Live. This episode features a conversation between UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck and UDIA WA Director Policy and Research Chris Green as they discuss the continued impact of the housing stimulus measures […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26523,"date":"2020-09-03T14:41:31","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-03-09-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 03-09-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Development WA \/ Department of Communities Land Development Partner Briefing Session Last Friday, DevelopmentWA and the Department of Communities gave an update to UDIA members on the progress to date and the process moving forward regarding the transfer of Communities\u2019 development arm to Development WA. UDIA greatly appreciates the update provided by both government agencies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26486,"date":"2020-08-27T15:39:21","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-27-08-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 27-08-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA hosts Built Form Roundtable Yesterday, UDIA hosted a Built-Form Roundtable, bringing together the Minister for Housing and 26 developers to discuss the current and emerging issues and challenges facing built-form development. The Institute thanks the Minister for taking the time to directly engage with UDIA members and we look forward to further collaboration with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26452,"date":"2020-08-20T15:56:15","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-20-08-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 20-08-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA meets with Infrastructure WA Earlier this week UDIA WA met with representatives from Infrastructure WA including CEO Philip Helberg who officially started in his new role at the start of August. The meeting was designed to allow UDIA and IWA to put in place clear guidance and information surrounding the receipt and provision […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26325,"date":"2020-08-13T14:15:09","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-13-08-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 13-08-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Purchaser Sentiment Survey released Last Friday UDIA WA with Urbis hosted an exclusive member briefing that delved into the findings from the latest edition of the Urban Development Index (UDI) and the newly released Urbis\/ UDIA WA Home Purchaser Sentiment Survey, which highlighted positivity among buyers in WA, despite the economic impact of COVID-19. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26253,"date":"2020-08-06T15:25:39","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-06-08-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 06-08-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA meets Commissioner of RevenueWA on Stimulus Administration UDIA president Col Dutton and CEO Tanya Steinbeck met with the Commissioner of Revenue WA and the Treasurer\u2019s office last week to seek clarification on the administration of the Building Bonus and HomeBuilder stimulus schemes. UDIA is working with HIA to prepare a fact sheet for members […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":26130,"date":"2020-07-30T15:12:27","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-30-07-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 30-07-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA working with government for clarity on stimulus UDIA has been advocating tirelessly on behalf of members at a state and federal level to ensure that the stimulus measures are implemented to\u00a0maximise benefit to industry and new home buyers alike. With a sudden and significant spike in demand, pressure has been increasing on civil contractors […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25913,"date":"2020-07-23T14:02:53","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-23-07-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 23-07-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA meets with Treasury and also Landgate to discuss building stimulus impacts This week UDIA WA held separate meetings with representatives from WA Treasury and Landgate to discuss the implementation of the Federal and State building stimulus packages and possible measures to mitigate the risks associated with the high level of demand for lots. UDIA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25797,"date":"2020-07-16T15:37:17","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-16-07-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 16-07-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Western Power reduce clearance time frames As a result of conversations between UDIA WA and Western Power regarding the building stimulus, Western Power will reduce clearance time frames\u00a0from 21 to 14 days. Applicants submitting clearance to Western Power can expect the reduction in turn-around time from Monday 27 July until further notice. UDIA anticipate the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25631,"date":"2020-07-09T14:11:03","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-09-07-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 09-07-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Planning and Development Bill becomes law Good news for those developers with a \u2018significant development\u2019 proposal that they would like to get off the ground!\u00a0 The Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2020 received Royal Assent on Monday 7 July, meaning that the legislation is now in operation.\u00a0 Some parts of the Act will take time […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25517,"date":"2020-07-02T14:03:36","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-02-07-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 02-07-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Update on Federal Homebuilder Stimulus for New Housing UDIA National has been working since the 4 June announcement of the Commonwealth Government\u2019s \u201cHomeBuilder\u201d package to clarify and maximise the benefits of the scheme\u2019s application. This has included ongoing dialogue with the Government where UDIA has captured and presented feedback directly from members and the wider […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25505,"date":"2020-07-02T11:02:24","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/going-viral-how-the-coronavirus-will-affect-urban-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Going viral \u2013 how the coronavirus will affect urban design"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Hames Sharley Director and Urban Development Portfolio Leader Chris Maher The COVID-19 pandemic has meant big changes to the ways we interact with each other as a society. Now, with Australia slowly emerging from lockdowns and restrictions, we\u2019re faced with the prospect of returning to normal again. But when it comes to architecture and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25365,"date":"2020-06-25T13:58:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-25-06-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 25-06-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA welcomes historic Planning Reforms UDIA welcomed the news yesterday that the Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2020 has successfully passed through State Parliament and will now become law. Following close consultation with UDIA WA and our members as part of the Planning Reform Action Plan, the legislation is set to remove red tape […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25332,"date":"2020-06-24T12:16:15","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/wallbot-climbing-to-new-heights-for-green-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallbot climbing to new heights for Green Infrastructure"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The potential for robotic technology to enable an increase in the installation of green walls and facades whilst reducing OHS and maintenance costs is significant. This is the view of Professor Sara Wilkinson and Dr Marc Carmichael who are heading up a research project at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) looking into the advantages […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25225,"date":"2020-06-18T15:17:10","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-18-06-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 18-06-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ministerial Roundtable on Housing & Construction UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck attended a Ministerial Roundtable on Housing & Construction strategies to support the economic recovery from COVID-19. The Roundtable; held last Friday was hosted by Minister for Housing, Peter Tinley MLA and Minister for Planning Rita Saffioti MLA where representatives from across the industry workshopped […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25037,"date":"2020-06-11T13:45:30","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-11-06-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 11-06-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA CEO a key part of the road to recovery The State Recovery Advisory Group, of which UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck is an inaugural member, met for the first time for a major workshop today. The group will provide strategic advice to help guide the development of the COVID-19 State Recovery Plan and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":25041,"date":"2020-06-11T13:40:16","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/planning-for-impact-member-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning for Impact Member Briefing"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On Tuesday UDIA WA hosted an exclusive Member Briefing featuring Kathy Bonus, Chief Planning Advisor at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage providing a detailed insight into the Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2020.\u00a0 The presentation and subsequent Q&A session proved invaluable to the more than 160 online attendees who were keen to learn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24864,"date":"2020-06-04T14:58:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-04-06-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 04-06-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA welcomes the housing construction stimulus Earlier today UDIA WA welcomed the Federal Government\u2019s announcement for housing construction stimulus that will assist with supporting our industry and bolstering the pipeline of construction activity. We have also been working closely with the State Government on a similar housing stimulus in WA and we look forward to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24840,"date":"2020-06-03T09:22:51","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/multi-award-winning-alkimos-beach-achieves-envirodevelopment-re-accreditation-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Multi-Award winning Alkimos Beach achieves EnviroDevelopment Re-accreditation 2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The multi award-winning community of Alkimos Beach, which received Western Australia\u2019s first six-leaf accreditation under the Urban Development Institute of Australia\u2019s prestigious EnviroDevelopment scheme in 2012, has obtained re-accreditation in all six \u2018leaves\u2019 under the program in 2020. To achieve an EnviroDevelopment rating, a project must meet rigorous criteria and achieve a minimum number of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24768,"date":"2020-05-28T13:30:33","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-28-05-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 28-05-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA CEO chosen to help lead recovery effort UDIA WA is delighted to share the news that UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck has been invited by Premier Mark McGowan to join the State Recovery Advisory Group to help lead WA’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group will provide high level […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24766,"date":"2020-05-28T13:28:22","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/taking-cars-out-of-the-urban-planning-equation\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking cars out of the urban planning equation"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Guest blog post provided by Hames Sharley If cars are so detrimental to the health and wellbeing of our cities and their inhabitants, design experts from Hames Sharley ask why haven\u2019t we phased them out and look at some of the issues involved, and how urban designers and architects can respond to the problem. Over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24629,"date":"2020-05-21T14:35:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-21-05-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 21-05-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ready to Rebuild launch At the end of last week UDIA WA launched \u2018Ready to Rebuild\u2019 which sets out a clear set of priorities for government to support jobs and a stronger economy post COVID-19. Within the document we outline our recommendations to State Government on how to assist our industry and the broader economic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24625,"date":"2020-05-21T14:33:41","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/tbb-celebrating-50-years\/","title":{"rendered":"TBB celebrating 50 years"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Town Planning & Design firm Taylor Burrell Barnett (TBB) this year celebrates a special milestone, marking 50 years in business. In half a century, our society has experienced changes beyond the imagination of all but the most visionary among us. We may lament the change or we may celebrate it; but if one thing is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24634,"date":"2020-05-21T14:30:40","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/greenfield-market-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenfield market update"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On Wednesday, Research4 Director Colin Keane delivered his annual Greenfields Development Masterclass for UDIA WA participants where he analysed the performance of the national Greenfield land market with a focus on WA. During his presentation, Mr Keane also addressed the implications of COVID-19 on the existing and ongoing performance of the market. The Masterclass started […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24440,"date":"2020-05-14T14:27:46","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-14-05-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 14-05-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Two WA projects win National Awards for Excellence The highly anticipated UDIA WINGATE National Awards for Excellence 2020 were announced yesterday afternoon. Hosted by Tim \u2018Rosso\u2019 Ross, the online event was watched by hundreds of UDIA members and friends across the country and WA\u2019s Cirque Mount Pleasant by Stirling Capital and Armadale Fitness and Aquatic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24296,"date":"2020-05-07T13:24:57","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-07-05-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 07-05-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Local infrastructure projects could receive financial boost UDIA WA has welcomed the state government\u2019s announcement today that there will be extra support for local governments accessing Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) loans to progress critical local infrastructure projects. We believe this is a vital move by the state government to boost economic growth, maintain jobs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24191,"date":"2020-04-30T14:29:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-30-04-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 30-04-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA Lodges submission on the EPBC Act Review UDIA National has lodged an extensive submission on behalf of members in response to the Commonwealth Government\u2019s Independent Review of the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The review \u2013 chaired by Professor Graeme Samuel \u2013 represents a landmark opportunity to overhaul the EPBC Act\u2019s legislative, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24185,"date":"2020-04-30T12:11:07","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/udia-lodges-its-submission-on-the-epbc-act-review\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA Lodges its Submission on the EPBC Act Review"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA National has now lodged an extensive submission in response to the Commonwealth Government\u2019s Independent Review of the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The review \u2013 chaired by Professor Graeme Samuel \u2013 represents a landmark opportunity to overhaul the EPBC Act\u2019s legislative, regulatory and administrative framework. As well as meeting Federal Environment Minister […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24177,"date":"2020-04-30T10:06:33","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/strong-communities-find-ways-to-support-each-other-this-anzac-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong communities find ways to support each other this Anzac Day"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Col Dutton, UDIA WA President column within West Real Estate Anzac Day holds a very special place in Australia\u2019s communal hearts. It is a day we have traditionally congregated in public to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. While we may not be able to physically come […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":24062,"date":"2020-04-23T15:56:52","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-23-04-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 23-04-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA to issue updated Industry Pulse survey UDIA WA is committed to keeping up to date with how the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions are impacting on our members and the broader industry.\u00a0 To that end, we will be issuing a second \u2018Industry Pulse Survey\u2019 to our key representatives tomorrow. This follow up from the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":23750,"date":"2020-04-16T15:48:14","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-16-04-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 16-04-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Infrastructure Investment the Answer To Our Economic Future: Jonathan Pain In the midst of the most unprecedented downturn in our economic history and with the flood of stimulus measures and booster payments being announced to alleviate the worst impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. However, world renowned […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":23747,"date":"2020-04-16T14:36:45","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/infrastructure-investment-the-answer-to-our-economic-future-jonathan-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT THE ANSWER TO OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE: Jonathan Pain"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In the midst of the most unprecedented downturn in our economic history and with the flood of stimulus measures and booster payments being announced to alleviate the worst impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. However, world renowned economist Jonathan Pain is urging governments not to lose sight […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":23515,"date":"2020-04-09T15:49:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-09-04-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 09-04-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA CEO workshops planning recovery priorities with Minister UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck attended a virtual industry workshop yesterday with Minister for Planning, Rita Saffioti MLA; Parliamentary Secretary John Carey: WAPC Chairman David Caddy; and DPLH Director General Gail McGowan on how acceleration planning reform initiatives and look at how project approvals could assist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":23212,"date":"2020-04-02T15:44:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/udia-national-helping-australia-bounce-back\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA National: Helping Australia Bounce Back"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) continues to engage with governments on how the industry can help sustain and revive the Australian economy following the effects of COVID-19. The urban development industry is not immune from the economic fall-out. However, we also have a vital role to play in maintaining activity for as long […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":23210,"date":"2020-04-02T15:39:57","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-02-04-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 02\/04\/2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA National: Helping Australia Bounce Back The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) continues to engage with governments on how the industry can help sustain and revive the Australian economy following the effects of COVID-19. The urban development industry is not immune from the economic fall-out. However, we also have a vital role to play […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22667,"date":"2020-03-26T13:47:00","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-26-03-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 26-03-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA meets with Premier Mark McGowan On Wednesday UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck met with the Premier, Ministers for Housing, Local Government, Education and Industrial Relations with representatives on behalf of the Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development. The meeting was an excellent opportunity for UDIA WA to advocate to the State […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22532,"date":"2020-03-19T14:11:14","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-19-03-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 19-03-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA launches COVID-19 web page With information, advice and health protocol surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19 currently being updated on an almost daily basis, UDIA WA has created a one-stop shop for the latest advice and assistance for our industry. UDIA WA\u2019s website now features a dedicated page reporting and collating the key information […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22511,"date":"2020-03-19T11:13:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/employee-health-and-wellbeing-udiawa-members-return-on-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee health and wellbeing: UDIAWA member\u2019s return on investment"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Emma Marshall – Program Coordinator, Healthier Workplace WA Australians spend nearly more than one third of their day at work. Have you ever stopped to think about the role the workplace can play in promoting, or stopping, their employees to reach their optimum health and wellbeing? Research tells us healthier employees are three times […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22299,"date":"2020-03-12T15:29:18","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/planning-matters-provides-platform-for-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Matters provides platform for debate"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Wednesday morning saw UDIA WA host our first Industry Breakfast for 2020 as WAPC Chairman David Caddy and DPLH Director General Gail McGowan provided insights into Planning Matters. The event was attended by over 320 people, with industry representatives along with several state and local governments from across the Perth Metropolitan area and representatives from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22297,"date":"2020-03-12T15:28:34","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-12-03-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 12-03-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA National Member Alert: Government stimulus package unveiled The Commonwealth Government has today released details of its $17.6 billion stimulus package in response to the global and domestic economic effects of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled details of the package, with forecasts that it represents a 1.2% boost to the nation\u2019s GDP. It […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22281,"date":"2020-03-12T13:42:23","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/planning-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Matters"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Opening statement from UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck at the first Industry Breakfast for 2020: Planning Matters. Planning matters are very much in the spotlight, as we progress into a more sophisticated and detailed conversation around accommodating the future growth of Perth and providing greater housing choice throughout the metropolitan area. Housing choice provides opportunities […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":22394,"date":"2020-03-05T09:29:23","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-05-03-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 05-03-20"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
State Conference roundup Last week UDIA hosted the 2020 Development Conference in Bunker Bay, which featured the theme Connecting to Place. Kick-starting the event delegates experienced an immersive welcome to country with Shaun Nannup that truly set the tone for the conference and typified the theme of Connecting to Place. Using a traditional smoking ceremony, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21888,"date":"2020-02-27T12:59:12","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-27-02-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 27-02-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Policy Priorities 2020 released At the State Conference this morning, UDIA WA launched our newly released Policy Priorities 2020 that details the focus of our advocacy efforts over the next 12 months. The UDIA WA Council and Executive has concentrated on delivering a policy platform for the year ahead that clearly outlines practical and tangible […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21732,"date":"2020-02-20T14:09:35","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/economic-diversification-and-fiscal-stimulus-needed-to-combat-economic-contraction-jonathan-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic diversification and fiscal stimulus needed to combat economic contraction: Jonathan Pain"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When news of the coronavirus first started to filter out into the world, some economists tried to play down the impact it would have on the world economy, a move that baffled leading global economist Jonathan Pain. Mr Pain advised an enrapt audience of more than 400 people at UDIA WA\u2019s industry lunch last Friday […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21730,"date":"2020-02-20T14:08:34","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/udia-urges-need-for-a-realistic-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA urges need for a realistic debate"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA is calling for a realistic debate on Perth\u2019s future growth following a recent article on WAtoday about a number of protestors calling for an inquiry into Planning Minister Rita Saffioti\u2019s use of discretionary powers to approve projects. The WAtoday article can be read here and UDIA has prepared the below response to this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21728,"date":"2020-02-20T14:08:01","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/maintain-accreditation-to-show-customers-you-mean-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintain accreditation to show customers you mean business"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Not only is Alkimos Beach part of the biggest and most significant coastal development north of Perth in 50 years, it has a knack for firsts. It was the first project in Perth to achieve all six leaves under UDIA\u2019s EnviroDevelopment certification program, it was the first to deliver the BeachSAFE program, as part of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21726,"date":"2020-02-20T14:07:11","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-20-02-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 20-02-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Economic diversification and fiscal stimulus needed to combat economic contraction: Jonathan Pain When news of the coronavirus first started to filter out into the world, some economists tried to play down the impact it would have on the world economy, a move that baffled leading global economist Jonathan Pain. Mr Pain advised an enrapt audience […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21477,"date":"2020-02-13T16:37:35","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-13-02-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 13-02-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA Submission: Native Vegetation in Western Australia Issues Paper At the start of the week UDIA WA delivered a submission on the Native Vegetation in Western Australia Issues Paper, highlighting our overall support. Specifically, UDIA supports the incluson of an increase in investment in better mapping and monitoring information and the adoption of a bioregional […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21345,"date":"2020-02-06T15:02:20","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-06-02-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 06-02-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Planning Minister provides approval to end years of uncertainty On Monday afternoon Planning Minister Rita Saffioti provided approval for Finbar\u2019s Civic Heart development, set to be built on the City of South Perth\u2019s flagship site, known as the Civic Triangle. In delivering the approval Minister Saffioti said the development would end years of uncertainty and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21222,"date":"2020-01-30T16:09:45","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-30-01-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 30-01-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
State Conference just four weeks away We\u2019re just four weeks away from the start of the 2020 UDIA Annual Development Conference, set to be held once again in the idyllic location of Bunker Bay with a full program set to inspire attendees. The theme \u2018connecting to place\u2019 will filter through the entire event, commencing with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":21082,"date":"2020-01-23T15:59:50","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-23-1-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 23-01-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
East Wanneroo District Structure Plan Submission At the end of last week UDIA WA delivered a submission about the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan (EWDSP) detailing some strategic concerns to be addressed prior to its adoption. The draft EWDSP is a critical document, setting out the framework for rezoning land; identifying future infrastructure needs; pinpointing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":20948,"date":"2020-01-16T16:10:35","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-16-01-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 16-01-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HV pool signed UDIA WA is extremely pleased to announce that following months of collaboration, discussion and consultation with Western Power, UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck has put pen to paper, signing a new HV Pool Governance Agreement. UDIA WA has been committed to delivering the agreement with Western Power for quite some time and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":20731,"date":"2020-01-09T13:34:20","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-09-1-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 09-1-2020"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bushfire relief The team at UDIA WA is deeply saddened by the devastation that has been caused in several states across Australia by the unprecedented bushfires that are severely impacting our communities and our native wildlife. Amidst the destruction, it has been heartening to see how Australians and indeed our global communities have banded together […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19570,"date":"2019-12-12T12:52:34","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-12-12-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 12-12-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Density roundtable UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck was pleased to attend a roundtable discussion today on future growth in Perth and reframing discussion around density.\u00a0 The luncheon was hosted by Linc Property and guests included high level media identities and other industry leaders discussing how we can ensure a more positive conversation around density and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19492,"date":"2019-12-05T15:06:49","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-05-12-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 05-12-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New housing boost helps more West Aussies and supports economy UDIA WA welcomed the state government announcement earlier this week of a $150 million housing investment package that addresses many of the recommendations included in the package of policy reform measures presented to the state government by the joint industry group in October. The $150 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19489,"date":"2019-12-05T13:33:13","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/perths-identity-crisis-from-copycat-city-to-bespoke-metropolis\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth\u2019s Identity Crisis: From Copycat City to Bespoke Metropolis"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Speech at the State of Australian Cities Conference by Tanya Steinbeck, CEO, UDIA WA 5 December 2019 I need to apologise in advance. I \u2013 am not an academic. In fact, I didn\u2019t even graduate high school. So it surprises and somewhat scares me that I am standing here today in front of some amazing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19417,"date":"2019-11-28T16:42:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-28-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 28-11-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Housing Industry Forecasting Group predicts slow recovery The Housing Industry Forecasting Group (HIFG), of which UDIA WA is a member, released their dwelling commencement forecasts for WA today which suggest another flat year of growth ahead followed by a \u2018subdued recovery\u2019 over 2020 through to 2022. The HIFG reports are an important tool utilised by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19394,"date":"2019-11-25T10:38:27","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/the-career-cafe-with-jeremy-cordina\/","title":{"rendered":"The Career Cafe with Jeremy Cordina"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Outlook Committee are excited to welcome you to The Career Caf\u00e9 where we sit down with influencers in our industry & serve up the hot questions and share with you their answers. This month we sat down with the newly appointed UDIA WA Vice-President and previous Outlook Committee Chairperson, Jeremy Cordina, who is General […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19382,"date":"2019-11-21T15:51:56","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-21-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 21-11-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA joins fellow industry bodies on retiring WA\u2019s housing debt UDIA WA was pleased to once again collaborate with fellow industry organisations this week, writing to Dr Anne Aly MP requesting her support in urging the Federal Treasurer to waive WA\u2019s housing debt to the Commonwealth. UDIA WA along with Shelter WA, Master Builders WA, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19320,"date":"2019-11-14T15:50:21","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-14-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 14-11-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Joint industry letter on the Off-the Plan Duty Rebate nearly ready to be sent A letter requesting some amendments to the recently announced Stamp Duty Rebate for Off-The-Plan Apartments is in the process of being finalised to be sent to Treasurer Ben Wyatt. The letter is being created collaboratively with fellow industry organisations including MBA, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19168,"date":"2019-11-07T15:27:04","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-07-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 07-11-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jonathan Pain returns to WA It has been a week of big announcements in relation to global economic and political movements with the continuing stoush over Brexit in the UK leading to a general election being called for 12 December.\u00a0 The UK Parliament has been dissolved and we are likely to see some turbulent and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19116,"date":"2019-10-31T13:34:32","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/modern-methods-breakfast-finishes-year-off-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Methods Breakfast finishes year off in style"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On Wednesday morning, UDIA hosted our last Industry Breakfast of 2019 which focused around Modern Methods of Construction – The Changing Nature of How we Build. The breakfast began with a presentation from EY Oceania Engineering & Construction Leader Bert Bardoel who delivered some fairly startling predictions about the way we will live, work and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19111,"date":"2019-10-31T13:15:05","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-31-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 31-10-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Latest Urban Development Index released Tuesday saw the official release of the latest Urban Development Index (UDI) which includes UDIA\u2019s exclusive land sales data from the September 2019 Quarter. Figures within the UDI found the number of lots sold were 23.6% per cent higher than at this point 12 months ago and the size of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":19002,"date":"2019-10-24T15:30:11","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-24-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 24-10-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA WA welcomes new President and Council members We are pleased to announce that property industry leader Col Dutton was elected President of the UDIA WA at the first Council meeting following the AGM yesterday evening.\u00a0 Mr Dutton is taking over from outgoing President Nick Allingame who did an excellent job in the position during […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18903,"date":"2019-10-17T16:45:54","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-17-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 17-10-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA leads joint industry approach on market stimulus UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck along with representatives from REIWA, PCA, MBA and HIA met with Ministers Saffioti and Tinley yesterday afternoon to present a package of policy support measures aimed at reinvigorating the flagging WA property market. In an unprecedented show of unity, the five major […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18800,"date":"2019-10-10T14:57:40","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-10-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 10-10-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Increase to Keystart eligibility showing early success In the 2018-19 financial year first home buyer (FHB) housing finance commitments fell to an 8-year low at 14,211 and decreased 9.8% from 2017-18 (15,760). However, since the commencement of the Keystart eligibility changes at the beginning of July 2019, FHB commitments have increased to the highest monthly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18726,"date":"2019-10-03T16:07:59","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/new-mandate-for-housing-supply-demand-affordability\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW MANDATE FOR HOUSING SUPPLY, DEMAND & AFFORDABILITY"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A core advocacy priority for the Urban Development Institute of Australia has been to seek stronger investment and capability across the Commonwealth Government in understanding housing markets. Since the National Housing Supply Council was collapsed in 2013, a substantial gap was left in the ability of policy makers at a national level to analyse and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18714,"date":"2019-10-03T13:50:16","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-03-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 03-10-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Historic cash rate decision For the third time in five months, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) chose to reduce the official cash rate to leave it with a 0 at the start for the first time in Australian financial history. The decision was made by the RBA board on Tuesday to cut the rate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18636,"date":"2019-09-26T12:57:43","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-26-09-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 26-09-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Development industry recognised The best and brightest from the development industry were recognised at the 2019 UDIA WA Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Saturday night. A total of 20 awards were handed out including the prestigious Russel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence, which went to Stirling Capital for Cirque Mount Pleasant, the Judges […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18559,"date":"2019-09-19T14:02:19","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-19-09-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues: 19\/09\/19"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Award winners revealed this weekend This Saturday UDIA WA will host the development industry\u2019s night of nights as we recognise the best and brightest from our industry at our annual Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner. Hosted at Crown Perth the glitz and glam will be on show as more than 500 guests are booked in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18508,"date":"2019-09-12T17:54:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-12-09-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 12-09-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Federal deposit gap scheme introduced to Parliament Legislation giving effect to the Commonwealth Government\u2019s deposit gap scheme was introduced to Federal Parliament today.\u00a0 UDIA National welcomed the move as a mechanism to reduce barriers to home ownership by closing deposit savings requirements and effectively reducing mortgage insurance costs. UDIA has been actively engaging with the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18504,"date":"2019-09-12T15:08:08","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/udia-national-president-update\/","title":{"rendered":"UDIA National President Update"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As part of UDIA National\u2019s ongoing engagement with policy makers and regulators, we met the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Monday to discuss the state of housing markets and lending conditions, and then with the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) on Tuesday to discuss the design of the Federal Government\u2019s forthcoming first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18444,"date":"2019-09-05T16:59:28","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-05-09-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 05-09-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Joint industry response to draft SPP 3.6 UDIA WA has drafted a submission in conjunction with PCA and REIWA to the state government\u2019s draft State Planning Policy 3.6: Infrastructure Contributions that has been released for public comment. The submission outlines industry\u2019s support for the draft policy, however does highlight concerns in relation to the ongoing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18368,"date":"2019-08-29T14:13:32","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-29-08-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 29-08-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UDIA meets with Ministers for Housing and Planning UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck was pleased to attend a small luncheon at Parliament House on Tuesday hosted by the Hon. Rita Saffioti and Hon. Peter Tinley. The luncheon, attended by a select group of senior property industry representatives, was an opportunity to discuss relevant issues and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18291,"date":"2019-08-22T12:43:46","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-22-08-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 22-08-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New: UDIA position paper on alternative water sources UDIA State Council met last night to discuss a range of issues impacting on the industry.\u00a0 The Council endorsed a position paper entitled Alternative Water Sources: Irrigation of the Public Realm that was drafted by the UDIA Urban Water Committee alternative water source subcommittee with input from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18220,"date":"2019-08-15T16:26:29","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-15-08-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 15-08-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New look Urban Development Index launched UDIA was pleased to release a fresh new version of our highly valued Urban Development Index (UDI) on Tuesday that can be downloaded here.\u00a0 This quarterly publication outlining residential land market activity has been referenced by our members for decades and provides unique insight into what is happening \u2018on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":18126,"date":"2019-08-08T17:48:13","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-08-08-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 08-08-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Latest land data points to potential recovery UDIA WA\u2019s June Quarter 2019 Urban Development Index will be released to members next week. Preliminary data shows the number of lots sold in Greater Perth for the June 2019 quarter increased 16.5% compared with the previous quarter and the average price has stabilised at $221,695. While the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":17986,"date":"2019-08-01T15:41:29","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-issues-01-08-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Issues 01-08-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New action plan to implement bushfire framework review \u00a0 UDIA WA has welcomed the state government\u2019s release of a Bushfire Framework Review Action Plan this week that should bring a more common-sense approach to bushfire planning in WA. As part of the new action plan, a revised Map of Bushfire Prone Areas will be released […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":17911,"date":"2019-07-25T16:17:22","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-news-25-07-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry News 25-07-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Perth\u2019s road to revitalisation UDIA hosted an industry breakfast on Wednesday themed the \u2018road to revitalisation\u2019 with discussion based around Perth\u2019s transformation, particularly over the last 20 years. Keynote speaker John Burton, General Manager Urban Regeneration for Lendlease, shared his insight and experience working on projects both nationally and internationally, including places such as Euston […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":17900,"date":"2019-07-25T13:25:07","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/a-case-study-in-restoring-areas-back-to-native-vegetation\/","title":{"rendered":"A case study in restoring areas back to native vegetation"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hanson Construction Materials (Hanson) Gaskell Avenue Sand Operations covers an area of 1300Ha within the Swan Coastal Plain. Part of the mining of the coastal dune system includes rehabilitating the excavated areas. Hanson made the decision to restore these areas back to native vegetation local to the area, that being Banksia woodland. As Banksia woodlands […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}},{"id":17834,"date":"2019-07-18T17:52:58","link":"https:\/\/www.udiawa.com.au\/blog\/industry-news-18-07-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry News 18-07-2019"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Boardroom luncheon with Minister for Energy UDIA was pleased to host a boardroom luncheon with invited members and the Minister for Energy the Hon. Bill Johnston, MLA in collaboration with Western Power on Wednesday. \u00a0There was plenty of discussion around the future of the energy network in WA including the impact of new technology. UDIA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false}}]