Claire Tyrrell

Dwelling approvals in WA dropped by 3 per cent in October, stabilising from a 21 per cent drop the previous month, Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.

Edge Visionary Living’s two-tower development in Scarborough has been given the green light, with the development to form part of the coastal suburb's redevelopment area.

Recent transactions show investors are coming back to WA after a significant drop.

Construction companies are struggling with cost blowouts and project delays, leading to questions about their levels of cover.

TRCB Architects and EIW Architects have been appointed to design $23 million and $15 million projects at John Curtin College of the Arts and Mount Lawley Senior High School respectively.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell investigates whether there's truth in the claim of renewed interest from investors in Perth's property market.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell reveals why there's a spike in indemnity insurance claims amid an overheating construction market.

WA-based residential property developer Peet has bought a 15-hectare parcel of land from the University of Canberra for $67 million, with a view to build a 1,600-residence development.

Strong sentiment in industrial real estate in WA is bringing more first-time buyers to the market, industry experts say.

Technology and design consultant Mantel Group has expanded from the east coast into Perth, as it plans to take on 200 more staff nationally in the next 12 months.

The pandemic has led to a seismic shift in West Australians’ movement patterns, with a 28.5 per cent reduction in visitors to Perth CBD in the past 18 months, Committee for Perth has revealed.

Perth property fund manager Agem Property Group has bought a Hillarys business centre for $19 million, adding to its portfolio of unlisted assets.

Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle led property developer Hesperia has launched its first master-planned community in Viveash, as it signs a zero carbon commitment following the Glasgow climate summit.

National residential property developer Peet has revised its profit forecasts considerably after COVID-19 resulted in strong demand for local housing.

A $73 million apartment tower in Burswood with approvals going back 16 years is a step closer, after the council gave the project the nod.

The property group’s development of the big Peninsula site has shifted during its two decades of ownership.

Housing Minister John Carey and Lands Minister Tony Buti have described social housing as one of the greatest challenges the government is facing over the next 12 months.

The property fund manager has divested most of its multi-billion-dollar portfolio and plans to rebuild.

Perth-based property fund manager Quadrant Investments has added a Bassendean industrial complex to its portfolio, leased to WA building giant ABN Group.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell details what's next for Ascot Capital following its recent spate of divestments.

Realside Financial Group has launched another property fund via its investment management platform Ovest Industrial, capitalising on demand for industrial assets.

Council approvals to build new dwellings in WA dropped 21 per cent in September, Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.

WA robotic bricklaying company FBR has signed a deal with Mexican construction group GP Vivienda to build up to 5,000 homes in the North American country.

Andrew Forrest’s Fiveight has applied to build a $10 million 36-room short-stay apartment development in Exmouth, to help ease accommodation pressures in the town.

Real Estate Institute of WA president Damian Collins says construction prices in WA have reached their peak and will plateau into 2022, but some builders are expecting further cost rises.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell investigates the story behind Mirvac's developments at Burswood Peninsula.

A 54-storey glass tower at Elizabeth Quay has got the green light from state government, which says the tower will transform the area into the vibrant precinct it was intended to be.

WA’s apartment market stands to grow from the circumstances created during the global pandemic, leading demographer Bernard Salt says.

Builders are juggling surging demand for homes, shortages of workers and materials and their ability to deliver for buyers.

Adrian Fini-led developer Hesperia has launched an industrial estate in Rockingham, attracting strong interest through pre-sales.

Finbar Group’s two-tower apartment complex on an East Perth heritage-listed site is closer to going ahead, after the project was recommended for approval.

A company led by Alan Bond’s son John Bond has sold Subiaco’s former Sapphire Bar for $4.5 million.