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Rental prices in WA soar 66pc in five years, the biggest increase in the nation, Cotality data shows
ABC News Rents in Western Australia have surged more than 3.5 times faster than wages over the past five years off the back of the highest growth in rental prices in the country, according to…
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Reserve Bank interest rates: RBA ready to hike again if necessary
The West Australian. Deputy governor Andrew Hauser has declared the Reserve Bank will do “whatever is necessary” to slow inflation while again ringing the alarm on Australia’s productivity woes. The hawkish comments came one week…
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Perth continues to lead national house price growth
Business News Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise at a faster rate than other Australian cities, with a 2 per cent gain in January to more than $960,000. Cotality’s latest home value index…
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Soaring inflation in housing sector sees number of Perth property listings drop by 18 per cent over year
The West Australian Soaring inflation in the housing sector has resulted in the number of property listings in Perth dropping by 18 per cent over the year, with fewer than 2500 houses, units and blocks…
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‘Astronomical’ growth: Perth population surges, but can city meet the challenge?
The West Australian Within the next five years, another 200,000 people are set to call Perth home. With WA already the fastest growing population in the country for the past two years — growth some…
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First-homebuyer scheme ‘sugar hit’ forces WA property prices up, new analysis shows
The West Australian A “short-term sugar hit” provided to West Australians via an expanded Federal Government home deposit scheme has caused house prices to explode for lower and medium-priced properties, analysis shows. Latest Cotality data,…
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WA rental market: Perth dubbed Australia’s ‘second most expensive city’ as prices soar
The West Australian Australia’s rental market is continuing to boom with national rental values soaring by 1.3 per cent in the final three months of 2025, fresh data has revealed. Data company Cotality on Wednesday…
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This year set to mirror last 12 months
The West Australian The below is an excerpt of Sean Briggs article interviewing Real estate experts first published in the Saturday edition of The West Australian January 3 2026. With Perth’s property market achieving outstanding…
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Budget windfall aims to ease Perth’s housing squeeze
The West Australian Rita Saffioti will use WA’s iron ore and gold royalties windfall to fund a $434.5 million housing blitz. The West Australian has revealed that Perth’s housing shortfall is the main target of…
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Industry Issues 12-02-2026
Industry Issues Cook Government announces the “2050 Commission” Last week, the Cook Government announced a new productivity commission for Western Australia to focus on the productivity, growth and transformation of WA’s economy. To…
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Industry Issues 29-01-2026
Industry Issues UDIA WA responds to Select Committee On 13 August 2025, the Select Committee into Land Development and Planning in Western Australia was established. It is a 12-month inquiry into matters relating…
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Industry Issues 15-01-2026
Industry Issues Announcing your UDIA WA Committees for 2026-2027 We are pleased to announce that UDIA WA’s Strategic, Operational and Outlook committees have been appointed for 2026-2027, with initial meetings of the new…
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Industry Issues 18-12-2025
Industry Issues Merry Christmas and Happy New Year And like that, 2025 has almost come to an end – it’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. A huge thank…
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Industry Issues 04-12-2025
Industry Issues Delivering the housing we need now, and for our future Avoiding the recent decline in national building approvals, Western Australia is currently well-positioned to create diverse living options in thriving, connected…
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Industry Issues 20-11-2025
Industry Issues Streamlined planning decision around station precincts UDIA WA has welcomed the weekend’s announcement aimed at fast-tracking more housing around station precincts made by Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti MLA and Minister John…
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UDIA WA Infrastructure Summit 2025
On Thursday November 13, UDIA WA hosted our inaugural Infrastructure Summit bringing together key government agencies, utility providers, and industry leaders to tackle the challenges facing the planning, funding and delivery of critical…
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Industry Issues 06-11-2025
REA Report – Western Australian Market: Data & Insights Report On behalf of REA Group we are pleased to share the release of the latest ‘Western Australian Market: Data & Insights Report’ to…
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Industry Issues 23-10-2025
Industry Issues Your New UDIA WA Council, and AGM outcomes Your new UDIA WA Council has been elected at the 53rd UDIA WA Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 22 October 2025. Grant Shepherd…
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NEW COMMISSION COULD FACILITATE MUCH NEEDED REFORM
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) says the establishment of a new ‘2050 Commission’ announced by the Premier today, is a promising step toward driving a longer term reform agenda to…
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UDIA WA WELCOMES MID-YEAR REVIEW HOUSING INVESTMENT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the Cook Government’s Mid-Year Review announcements today, which continue to maintain a strong focus on delivering much needed housing supply. The Review includes…
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GRANT SHEPHERD APPOINTED UDIA WA PRESIDENT
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Shepherd as President, following the Institute’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Mr Shepherd…
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SENIOR’S LIVING RESORT WINS TOP HONOURS AT 30th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
The growing appeal of senior’s living housing was on full display on Saturday night with Providence Lifestyle Group taking out the highest award at the UDIA WA Awards for Excellence 2025. Winning in…
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SELECT COMMITTEE INTO LAND DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) continues to actively engage with all levels of government in order to deliver more homes, faster. Having consistently advocated for a bipartisan approach to planning,…
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FUNDING FOR APPROVALS UNIT AIMED TO STREAMLINE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS FOR HOUSING
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed the State Government’s focus on housing in today’s budget, including funding allocated to the new Housing Approvals Unit within the Department of Water…
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INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO BOOST HOUSING SUPPLY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government that $101 million has been allocated through the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund (HEIF) to support the delivery…
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WA MARINA RECEIVES HISTORIC NATION LEADING ENVIRODEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA WA) is thrilled to announce a major sustainability milestone – DevelopmentWA’s Ocean Reef Marina has made history, officially becoming the first marina development in Australia to receive full EnviroDevelopment…
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WEST AUSSIE DIVERSITY HONOURED AT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Three Western Australian entrants have won prestigious UDIA National Awards for Excellence overnight, across categories including seniors living, diversity and women in leadership. Presented in Brisbane on Wednesday night, the awards represent the…
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Urban Development Index
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Urban Intelligence
UDIA’s monthly property market update including commentary on the latest economic and property market data.
Land Snapshot
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