Research

Following are various research reports which have been initiated by the Institute.

The pace of housing construction in Qld: the economic implications
The pace of housing construction in Qld: possible policy options
Two independent reports written by one of Australia's leading macroeconomic analysts, Chris Richardson, commissioned by the UDIA (Qld).

UDIA (Qld) Research Foundation Research Partnership Proposal 2010

Development & Construction Industry Performance Report
A quarterly report card on the Queensland industry looking at such fundamentals as dwelling approvals, employment and population growth, amongst others.

Economic Impact of the Development Industry in Queensland
A comprehensive report estimating the economic impacts associated with the development industry in Queensland.  The report covers four main economic impacts: employment; wages and salaries; value-addded; and direct and indirect state and federal taxes.

An Industry Inquiry Into Affordable Home Ownership in Queensland
The UDIA’s 2006 report into housing affordability across state.

Urban Development Research Institute
The Urban Development Research Institute was established by UDIA State Council in late 2007, with the aim of providing independent research into issues associated with developing in Queensland.

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