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2020 National Awards Finalists
The 2020 Finalists in the UDIA WINGATE National Awards for Excellence are gearing up for the first ever virtual awards announcement – scheduled to…
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Reduced red tape for environmental approvals a plus for housing and construction
The prospect of streamlined approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act has been welcomed by the nation’s urban development sector. The…
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First ever virtual awards event
UDIA will be hosting our first ever virtual awards event on Wednesday 13 May 2020. To acknowledge and celebrate our finalists and winners, we…
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Residential construction can help the economy survive and bounce back
The residential construction sector has a crucial role to play in helping the economy survive the economic effects of COVID-19 and ensure the recovery…
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Helping Australia Bounce Back
Australia’s urban development industry recognises the enormous economic effects posed by the spread of COVID-19. Every aspect of the economy is being impacted, and…
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State of the Land 2020 – Challenges ahead for housing markets
A flagship report released by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) today shows long-term challenges facing housing markets and housing affordability remain. The…
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2020 UDIA State of the Land launched
UDIA National has today launched the 2020 State of the Land report – the industry’s most crucial and comprehensive overview of new home and…
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Cancellation of UDIA National Congress and Gala Awards Dinner 2020
UDIA has been monitoring daily the extraordinary challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on next week’s National Congress planned to…
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Stimulus package welcomed by housing industry
The Federal Government’s stimulus package is a welcome step to rebuilding consumer confidence and business continuity during the coronavirus, according to the Urban Development…
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Interest Rate Cut Timely
The Reserve Bank’s cut to interest rates will send a welcome signal to consumers and housing markets that confidence and liquidity in the economy…
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Infrastructure Accord needed to drive investment
An Infrastructure Accord is needed to drive the next wave of investment needed to keep pace with a growing list of national priority projects,…
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Stamp duty ripe for abolition
A new push to reform taxes – including a switch from stamp duties to more broad-based measures such as land tax – has been…