Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA)

Join us in beautiful Busselton for UDIA WA’s 2025 Annual State Development Conference. A favourite on the industry calendar, February’s conference will be no different. Boasting a range of high calibre speakers, explore what it will look like to continue to develop the future of WA. Unpack WA’s Energy Transition with Professor Peter Klinken – the Chief Scientist of Western Australia, reflect what makes a happy and healthy urban place with Healthy Streets Director Lucy Saunders FFPH. Embark on a walking tour of Busselton and take in the scenic views while discussing the future of the city. Filled with a range of speakers, panelists, and activities, the conference is a packed two-day event and is not one to be missed. Hurry, tickets are selling fast! Secure your spot at the 2025 Annual Development Conference and Develop the Future of WA: https://lnkd.in/g632xkHY

UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement today by Premier Roger Cook and Housing Minister John Carey MLA that Keystart property price caps have been lifted to $730,000 for the Keystart Low Deposit Home Loan.   The cap has also been increased to $615,000 for the Shared Home Ownership Home Loan.   UDIA WA has long advocated for this change, which includes that Keystart’s property price limits will be regularly revised against annualised median house prices sourced from REIWA.   Given the median house price in Perth has been steadily increasing, particularly in light of current housing shortages, we congratulate the State Government on making the right move for many West Australians seeking to get their foot in the home ownership door.   Keystart is a fantastic West Aussie initiative that we whole heartedly support, and these recent property price reforms, along with the move to make Keystart a Government Trading Enterprise (GTE) are positive steps forward that will allow more people to benefit from Keystart.

The latest edition of The Urbanist is now available digitally for our members! With each new edition, back issues become free to read for everyone! While our latest edition is exclusively available to UDIA WA members only, previous editions are available to everyone, now including our September edition which featured a cover story with world renowned architect & urbanist Dhiru Thadani that invited us to fall in love with the public realm again. The September edition also includes: 🔵 Designing icons in Singapore including Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport with Safdie Architects’s Charu Kokate 🔵 The Healthy Streets Approach featuring founder Lucy Saunders FFPH and Taylor Burrell Barnett’s Eric Denholm 🔵 Managing NYC Parks with Commissioner Sue Donoghue 🔵 Gender sensitive urban design outlined by Anna Chauvel and Dr Dorina Pojani 🔵 Exploring the new vision for Perth’s waterfront with Hassell Principal Anthony Brookfield 🔵 Sustainability in Practice at Tullamore by Mirvac 🔵 Op Eds from Town Team Movement’s Emma Snow and Yolk Property Group’s Tao Bourton And much more! You can read the September edition of The Urbanist here: https://lnkd.in/gkaQ-R_n.

With the year about to wrap up, get yourself the gift of a seat at our Industry Breakfast taking place Wednesday 19 February 2025! Supported by our valued sponsors Mirvac and nbn® Australia this will be an insightful event as CoreLogic’s Executive Research Director Tim Lawless provides us with a fresh outlook on the housing market. A trusted authority on housing market dynamics and a respected property market expert, Tim is known for providing insights that shape decision-making for investors, businesses and policymakers. Use this breakfast as an opportunity to set the year up for success by reconnecting with industry peers after the summer break, and to gain a comprehensive look at the current state of both the WA and National Housing market. Explore the interplay between housing markets, demographic and economic trends. Bring your questions and be ready for a lively discussion on the future of the housing market, as Emma Hains (ABN Group) and Ben Rosser (CEDAR WOODS PROPERTIES LIMITED) will be joining Tim to bring their knowledge and expertise. Register for the Housing Market Outlook with Tim Lawless: https://lnkd.in/gFnuYeBi

Sneak peek! Here is a snippet of what you can read in the full edition of The Urbanist magazine this edition – if you are a UDIA WA member. The latest edition of UDIA WA’s thought leadership magazine, The Urbanist, is now available to our members! The theme for this edition examines leadership through the lens of many prominent leaders in Australia. With both State and Federal elections to be held early in 2025, sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he reflects on his journey leading Australia, the privilege of leadership and navigating the housing crisis. Explore every angle of leadership through a range of articles including: 🟢 The importance of building a strong reputation and understanding the values that inspire ABN Group’s Dale Alcock. 🟢 What it means to be an Authentic Leader to Department of Treasury WA’s Emma Colombera. 🟢 How to think outside the box with 2024 UDIA WA Young Leaders Award recipient Gia Barrington from Parcel Property. 🟢 A reflection on the importance of mentoring with Lex Barnett & Luke Oliver as they embark on UDIA WA’s Emerging Leaders Program. 🟢 A local perspective on the housing crisis and the role of Local Government. 🟢 An EnviroDevelopment® case study showcasing Sustainable Living for Seniors by GemLife in Queensland. 🟢 We also feature an Op Ed from ReGen Strategic’s Colin Davies and a Profile on Homes for Homes Partnership’s Manager WA Adrian Talbot. Plus, much more! A teaser is provided below, however, to read the full edition visit here: https://lnkd.in/gpUyKp8A (you will require a UDIA WA member login to read the latest edition).

5 days until Christmas break! With a little over a week until Christmas, it’s hard to believe how fast the year has gone by. We’re grateful to our members, and for the work that we have been able to accomplish together. We hope that this holiday is the perfect chance to relax, unwind, and reset for the new year. This Christmas, we would like to encourage everyone to make a donation to our charity partner Homes for Homes: https://lnkd.in/gmdez4t9 All donations will go toward supporting Homes for Homes in their fight to end homelessness through building more social and affordable homes Please note, the UDIA WA office will be closed from 4pm Friday 20 December, and we’ll be back in action Monday 6 January! Have a merry Christmas & a happy new year from the UDIA WA team!

UDIA WA welcomes and congratulates Emma Cole on her appointment as the first female chairperson of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)! Emma has served for more than four years with the WAPC, including her current role as Deputy Chairperson. A former local government mayor, a Keystart board member, and a former Development Assessment Panel member, Emma has a strong background in decision making, governance, planning and development. We’d also like to extend our congratulations to Amanda Sheers as the latest member to be appointed to the WAPC board, and to Ray Haeren on his appointment as Deputy Chairperson. Ray will bring a wealth of experience from his work as an urban planner and planning consultant with Urbis. We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank David Caddy GAICD RPIA (Life Fellow) for his years of service and dedication to the development industry, wishing him all the best for the future. We look forward to our continued work with WAPC, Emma, Ray, and Amanda moving forward.

BIG NEWS! Registrations for the hugely popular Annual PEF - Property Education Foundation Regatta are now open! With Early Bird rates only available until January 10, make sure you book in now to make sure you don't miss the boat! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsW_XEyc or check out the post below for more information.

We’re pleased to announce that @Mountain Property have recently joined UDIA WA as new members! Mountain Property is an Australian-based property developer dedicated to shaping beautiful, master-planned communities in Australia’s growth suburbs. Founded with a vision to create spaces that elevate the quality of life, the Mountain Property team is passionate about designing neighbourhoods that harmonise with their surroundings and bring lasting value to residents and local communities. With a forward-looking approach, Mountain Property is committed to developing aspirational communities that will stand the test of time, making the dreams of a perfect and affordable home a reality for generations of Australians to come. We look forward to working with Grant Wilkins and the rest of the team through the duration of their membership with UDIA WA. Learn more about Mountain Property here: https://lnkd.in/gqjBhvA7

📢 Another joint government announcement today that will help boost the supply of much needed housing in WA! UDIA WA has provided more information in our Member Alert that has been emailed to all our members today, however in brief: 🏘️ UDIA WA welcomed today’s joint announcement by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure Hon. Catherine King; Minister for Housing Hon. Clare O'Neil; WA Deputy Premier Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA; and the Hon. John Carey MLA of the $105 million towards critical infrastructure, which is set to boost the supply of development-ready land and 28,000 new homes.  💲 The funding announced today is part of the Government’s Housing Support Program, and has been allocated to 21 projects in several key growth areas of Perth and regional WA. 🚂 It is understood the projects will help deliver social and at-market housing, including around METRONET stations. UDIA WA has been working tirelessly with the State Government, on behalf of our members, to address both infrastructure constraints for immediate supply and enabling requirements to catalyse the delivery of much-needed housing in Perth’s key growth areas. Many of the projects identified for this funding were raised at the Developer Roundtable on 19 June 2024, hosted by the Residential Lands and Housing Delivery Ministerial Oversight Committee in direct response to UDIA WA’s advocacy. The funding allocation includes: 👉 $50.6 million for Water Corporation infrastructure projects that will deliver an estimated 23,280 residential lots, including $7.3 million for two regional projects to deliver over 3,000 lots in Bunbury and Dardanup; 👉 $30.5 million for projects delivered by Western Power, DevelopmentWA and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage that will deliver an estimated 4,565 residential lots and 19 social housing dwellings; and 👉 $23.8 million for construction projects that will deliver 51 social housing dwellings in High Wycombe, Stirling and Innaloo. 👓 UDIA WA members, please check your inbox to read UDIA WA's Member Alert for more info! #housingsupply #perthrealestate #urbandevelopment #infrastructure #wapol #perthproperty #infrastructurefunding