Katie McDonald

Herbert Smith Freehills has signed a deal to relocate its offices from QV1 along St Georges Terrace to One The Esplanade at Elizabeth Quay, once construction is complete.

Perth’s office markets may be starting to turn the corner, with both the CBD and West Perth recording a drop in vacancies for the six months to July 2021.

Fortescue Metals Group has commenced contact tracing of up to 2,000 workers at its Cloudbreak mine after a maintenance contractor tested positive for COVID.

The Town of Cottesloe says it’s disappointed with the state government’s streamlined development assessment process, after it was left in the dark over revised apartment plans for Marine Parade.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses the art of filling empty spaces.

Fremantle has taken a creative approach to tackling commercial vacancies, with a little help from artistic locals.

The first stage of the $800 million Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment has reached completion, with the remaining upgrade works on track to finish this year.

Gary Dempsey Developments’ revised proposal for a seven-storey building along Marine Parade has been recommended for approval when the state's planning body meets next week.

National Australia Bank has revised its forecast for house price growth in 2021, elevating its predictions for every capital city other than Perth.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses challenges facing developments in Dunsborough.

Far East Consortium’s proposal to deliver a 15-storey mixed-use development on the corner of Roe Street and King Street has been recommended for approval.

APIL Group has sold its multi-tenanted industrial estate in Welshpool for $23.3 million, having confirmed its purchase of a neighbourhood centre last week.

Dunsborough faces a challenge navigating growth while maintaining its coastal town charm.

Dexus has spent $339 million on a 49 per cent equity stake in Capital Square Tower 1, home to Woodside’s headquarters in Perth’s CBD.

Industry has hit back at claims the residential building industry is facing widespread delays of three years or more for the construction of new homes.

Claremont-based property technology company Openn Negotiation started trading on the Australian Stock Exchange today, with shares up more than 54 per cent.

Liberty Flexible Workspaces has opened its sixth location, establishing an office within the Lakeside Shopping Centre complex.

The state government has signalled it may rethink its market-led proposals policy, after planning minister Rita Saffioti questioned the process.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Katie McDonald discusses the fortnight in property news.

Two Western Australian-based aged care operators will become one, following Curtin Heritage Living’s announcement of plans to acquire SHINE Community Services.

Perth-based property syndicator APIL Group has added another retail asset to its portfolio with the purchase of Coolbellup Village Shopping Centre.

A consortium led by property magnate Adrian Fini has emerged with plans for a coastal tourism village at a 40-hectare site along Smiths Beach.

An 18th century ship that serviced the Asian spice routes sparked the inspiration for the Warders Cottages revamp.

A proposal for a 22-storey office tower on Burswood Road has been rejected by planning authorities.

A new report suggests Perth’s capacity to meet housing demand is diminishing, as stock of readily developable land runs low.

Real Asset Management has purchased two health centres for circa $17.5 million, adding to $150 million worth of medical properties transacted across Perth and Peel over the past 12 months.

Momentum Wealth’s $18 million proposal to develop 62 apartments across two six-storey buildings in Shenton Park has been approved.

Health care providers are shifting away from the traditional approach to practice design.

After going back to the drawing board, Woolworths’ $120 million proposal to develop a twin-tower mixed-use project in Scarborough has been approved.

The Town of Victoria Park has recommended planners reject a proposal for a 22-storey office development along Burswood Road when the project is formally assessed later this week.

The local Colliers International office will sever its ties with the multinational, as its franchise agreement comes to an end and a company-owned Perth operation is set to launch.

Western Australian construction company Doric has signed a $285 million contract with the Department of Defence for the proposed refurbishment of Irwin Barracks.