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Concerningly low housing approvals forecast significant contraction in new housing supply, says UDIA
Today’s ABS data on building approvals and CPI figures paints an increasingly grim picture for new housing over coming period. UDIA National predicts dwelling…
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Productivity starts with homes according to UDIA
The 2023 Intergenerational Report paints a clear picture for the urgent need to ramp up appropriate housing supply now to create the homes needed…
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Help to Buy Scheme important piece of home ownership puzzle for Australian families
National Cabinet’s agreement to progress the Help to Buy Scheme together with participation of all states and territories is seen by UDIA National as…
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Lack of skilled workers combined with rental vacancy lows still an issue for those wanting a home
UDIA National analysis of data from CoreLogic and ABS released today, shows the continued struggle for major housing providers to regain capacity and deliver…
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UDIA welcomes a reform package with serious housing supply boosting potential
UDIA National welcomes today’s National Cabinet announcements which reinforce that the best way to combat rising rents and improve housing affordability is to create…
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National Cabinet meeting must focus on boosting urgently needed supply says UDIA
As the Albanese Government meets tomorrow with State and Territory counterparts at National Cabinet to discuss housing, planning and affordability, UDIA National says it…
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UDIA National Encouraged By Shared Vision Of Housing Delivery
UDIA National welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Housing in the Government’s initiative to design the national shared vision for housing affordability and…
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Building Approvals signal a bleak 18 months and more housing pain ahead, says UDIA
UDIA National warns that the continuing collapse in new housing supply will only lead to rocketing house prices in future following the release of…
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HAFF is a critical step in creating housing for the most vulnerable says UDIA
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) urges the political leadership to pass the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) bill when Parliament returns next week,…
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Net zero requires clear and responsible strategy that bolsters productivity and market confidence says UDIA
UDIA National welcomes the announcement from Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, to develop an Economy-wide Net Zero by 2050 with a…
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HAFF delay creates a no-win outcome for Australia.
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National is very disappointed that the Senate has voted to postpone the debate on the Federal Government’s landmark…
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Government’s clever policy to boost Social Housing is a home run says UDIA
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s new $2bn Social Housing Accelerator as a breakthrough initiative that will directly drive new…