Claire Tyrrell

Bethesda Health Care's plan to grow its Cockburn mental health centre to 70 beds has been given the green light.

Property groups say Mark McGowan’s decision to delay the border re-opening risks the state’s economic future.

A local investor has bought a 1,383 square metre fully-leased site east of Perth.

COVID-19 uncertainty and the rise of e-commerce have contributed to a high retail vacancy rate in CBD, JLL research indicates.

The Town of Claremont supports a reduction in dwellings at the western suburbs development, where buyers are asking for bigger apartments.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Claire Tyrrell and Jesinta Burton explain the history of the SDAU and detail efforts to make expedited approvals for major projects a permanent part of the planning process in WA.

REIWA data shows home sale values in 10 Perth suburbs grew by more than 28 per cent in 2021.

Changes to Willing Group’s $40 million Field Street development seen as minor by approval body.

The state government is pushing ahead with implementing an expedited planning pathway.

A Sydney fund manager has bought a property leased by St John of God.

Labour shortages and construction cost increases are making projects unviable for developers.

Investor lending in WA has risen 95 per cent in the 12 months to November 2021.

The pub franchise is planning to open its seventh venue.

Bethesda’s $60m Cockburn facility to grow to 75 beds.

International real estate agent Colliers International brings in new boss as it rebuilds in WA.

Willing Group reduces apartments, amends floorplans for $40m development.

The prime industrial land sold for a total of $9.62 million.

WA shows a 1.1 per cent drop in dwelling approvals, while nationally there was a 3.6 per cent rise.

Peet sells 250ha site no longer considered part of its short-to medium-term development plans.

The state government has refused Tada Group Holding’s application for $6 million seven-storey apartments in Scarborough, despite the project being flagged for approval.

A development assessment panel has approved an expansion of Coogee’s chlori-alkali plant that would more than double production at the Kemerton site.

The state government has given a $40 million redevelopment of Rottnest Lodge the green light, with the resort expected to be built by 2025.

WA-based developer Peet has secured full ownership of the $6.7 billion Flagstone City project in South East Queensland, acquiring a 50 per cent shareholding from its joint venture partner.

Perth’s home values increased 0.4 per cent in December, less than half the national growth rate of 1 per cent and slowing from its August peak.

Lands Minister John Carey has appointed Jo Gaines to the DevelopmentWA board, following the departure of Alan Carpenter.

The state’s expedited planning pathway has been inundated with a dozen planning applications valued at $1.18 billion on the eve of its closure.

BGC Housing Group has been ordered to pay $25,000 on behalf of its partner group Ventura Home Group.

A top architect says Perth should be developed according to a singular vision from local and state authorities.

Construction and civil contractor Pilbara Resource Group has gone into administration after its major mining partner GWR Group scaled back its operations.

Australia’s competition regulator has granted interim authorisation allowing manufacturers to work together to address looming shortages of AdBlue.

Property fund manager Charter Hall’s social infrastructure real estate investment trust has acquired two childcare portfolios for $134 million, including 18 WA childcare centres for $100 million.

Chemicals manufacturer Coogee is planning a $40 million expansion of its chlor-alkali plant south of Perth, in a bid to more than double production at the Kemerton site.