On Thursday evening, 26 February, Charter Keck Cramer participated in the launch of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Victoria 2026 State Election Platform, contributing independent research and market analysis to the broader policy discussion - Repositioning Victoria in 2026.
With Victoria heading towards the 2026 election amid one of the most acute housing supply challenges in decades, the event brought together representatives from government, industry, development and media to examine the structural factors shaping housing delivery across the state.
Our National Executive Director of Research, Richard Temlett, joined Linda Allison, Chief Executive of UDIA Victoria, and Sean Pinan, UDIA Victoria President and Director of Catalyst Development Services, for a panel discussion moderated by Heidi Murphy.
Independent Research Informing Policy Discussion - Repositioning Victoria in 2026.
Charter Keck Cramer was commissioned to prepare an independent research report to inform the policy debate. Our role was to provide evidence-based analysis of housing supply, feasibility constraints and the broader economic settings influencing development activity in Victoria.
Melbourne continues to perform strongly across many economic and liveability metrics, underpinned by population growth, institutional investment and long-term fundamentals. However, if it is to reclaim its position as Australia’s leading destination for property investment and development, structural barriers impacting housing delivery will need to be addressed in a coordinated and commercially sustainable way.
Importantly, our analysis reflects our longstanding position: sustainable improvements in housing supply require coordinated reform across planning, taxation, infrastructure delivery and workforce capability. These issues are interconnected and must be considered holistically if meaningful progress is to be achieved.
Click the image below to access the full Charter Keck Cramer report.
Media Coverage
The broader housing discussion received coverage in the Herald Sun, highlighting industry concerns about the long-term implications of persistent supply shortfalls.
As Richard Temlett noted in the article:
“If we don’t address the structural barriers to delivering new housing, from planning delays to tax settings and infrastructure gaps, we risk entrenching a supply shortfall that will continue to drive up prices and push home ownership further out of reach for many Victorians.”
As an independent, multidisciplinary property advisory firm, Charter Keck Cramer works with government, private sector and institutional clients to provide objective analysis and strategic advice across housing, development and infrastructure markets.
As Victoria approaches the 2026 State Election, informed, data-driven policy settings will be critical to restoring confidence, improving housing delivery outcomes and ensuring the state remains economically competitive and accessible for future generations.
