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For all enquiries from the media or to be added to our Media Release Distribution list, please contact: Deanna Lane, UDIA National Director, Media, and Communications media@udia.com.au | Tel: 0416 295 898.
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New Housing Taxes Will Only Stall Economic Recovery
The surge in new housing activity currently driving Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 will be put at risk by states adopting unprecedented new development…
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Labor’s housing package recognises the role social and affordable housing plays
The Federal Opposition’s promise to create a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is an important step in continuing to bolster social and affordable…
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Housing Focus in Budget a Winner – Now For Population Growth
The Commonwealth Government’s focus on the housing sector in its Federal Budget is good for homebuyers, the economy and jobs. The Urban Development Institute…
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Expanded Deposit Gap Scheme good for jobs and good for home ownership
The Commonwealth Government’s decision to extend and expand its deposit gap guarantee initiative will broaden the pathway to home ownership and boost jobs for…
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UDIA National Announces the Winners of the 2021 Awards for Excellence
In what was arguably one of the most difficult years faced by the industry, the 2021 UDIA National Awards for Excellence winners rose to…
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Homebuilder Extension will boost jobs and growth
The Commonwealth Government’s decision to extend the time available for HomeBuilder applicants to benefit from the scheme will boost home ownership, jobs and housing…
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2021 UDIA State of the Land launched
UDIA National has today launched the 20201State of the Land report – the industry’s most crucial and comprehensive overview of new home and apartment…
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Infrastructure projects vital to economic recovery
An aggressive agenda to fund and build infrastructure projects needed to boost the livability and productivity of major cities and regions will be essential…
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2021-22 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
UDIA National has lodged its 2021/22 pre-budget submission with the Commonwealth Government. This important submission focuses on three core themes: Continue making new residential construction…
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Housing affordability woes need solutions
The latest report card on Australia’s housing markets shows the need to eliminate barriers to housing supply and improve affordability for homebuyers, according to…
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HomeBuilder Extension Will Boost Jobs and Growth
The Commonwealth Government’s decision to extend and partially redesign the HomeBuilder initiative will help continue to sustain new housing construction, jobs, wages and access…
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Member Survey Results in Support of UDIA’s HomeBuilder 2.0 Submission
UDIA National has today unveiled a new industry survey designed to support an extension and re-design of HomeBuilder given the extended economic downturn facing…