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Statement on the building and construction industry
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has urged the Commonwealth Government to help break the impasse on reforms needed to tackle the crisis…
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Soft lending data confirms the case to rev up reforms
New data that shows household lending remains soft, makes the case for embedded reforms that can boost housing markets and reignite confidence among homebuyers…
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Changes to home loan assessment rules welcomed
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has welcomed new rules that will change how lenders assess the ability of borrowers to service a…
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Weak building approval figures show need to drive reform
Weak building approval figures released today highlight a continued need for policy reforms to drive economic growth and that interest rate cuts alone will…
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Australia’s housing market can’t become collateral in trade tensions
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has expressed reservation that Australia’s housing market risks being an unintended victim of the escalating trade tensions…
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NSW Budget 2019 – UDIA applauds NSW and Federal Government collaboration on key infrastructure projects
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has welcomed the first Budget of the returned NSW Coalition Government, as it signals on ongoing commitment…
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New data reinforces need for national population plan
The case for a National Strategic Population Plan has been reinforced by release of new data showing Australia’s population continuing to increase and growth…
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UDIA unveils six-point action plan for Commonwealth Government
Swift action by the Commonwealth Government on a suite of policy initiatives can position Australia’s cities, economy and housing markets for sustained prosperity, according…
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RBA rate cut to help spur housing recovery
Swift action by the Commonwealth Government on a suite of policy initiatives can position Australia’s cities, economy and housing markets for sustained prosperity, according…
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UDIA congratulates Labor’s Shadow Cabinet and Ministry
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has congratulated the Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, on his selection of a…
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Endorsement of Anthony Albanese is welcome news says UDIA
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) says the endorsement of The Hon Anthony Albanese MP as the Leader of the Australian Labor Party…
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New Morrison Ministry is great news for Infrastructure and Housing
Following Sunday’s announcement about the new Morrison Ministry, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) congratulates the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP…