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Media releases
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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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…
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Moves to change how home loans are assessed is welcome news
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has welcomed APRA’s announcement that it is looking to change how lenders assess the ability of borrowers…
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UDIA congratulates the Prime Minister and his team – unlocking housing credit and more liveable cities must be government’s top priorities
Following the weekend’s election result, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) congratulates the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP and his team…