The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) is committed to the advancement of sustainable developments for the Northern Territory. But one of the challenges faced by the industry in achieving...
It seems whenever I engage in a discussion about urban development around Darwin I am told that purchasers are only prepared to buy houses on small blocks because that is all they can afford. This...
Early in November the Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) welcomed the announcement by Halikos Pty Ltd concerning the commencement of work on “North Crest”, located on the old Berrimah Farm...
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT), like its counterpart organisations around Australia, is embracing the Australian Government’s “Smart Cities Plan”, as are numerous municipal...
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (NT) has been a strong supporter of the Darwin CBD Masterplanning process, submitting an article to Business Review back in 2013 which described the plan...
The recent move by the Northern Territory Government to re-visit building height limits along Darwin’s Esplanade has been welcomed by the development industry and the Urban Development Institute of...
During March I attended the Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress in Adelaide. Some of the trends occurring around the world are equally relevant in Darwin as they are in...
Recent political and media attention on negative gearing and capital gains tax, as well as suggestions that Australia may be heading for a “housing bust”, have placed a strong focus on investment in...
The development industry relies heavily on planning systems that provide clarity and certainty. This is critically important because land costs, particularly in and close to the CBD, are very high;...
