Katie McDonald

A Wanneroo building tenanted by manufacturing company Klen International has sold for $5.2 million, following a private treaty campaign run by Ray White Commercial.

The state’s property market was on the cusp of recovery pre COVID-19 according to CoreLogic, which recorded four consecutive months of Perth dwelling value increases in early 2020 – the longest stretch of capital growth since 2014.

The recent panic buying of essential goods and increase in delivery services could have a lasting impact on Perth’s industrial property sector.

ASX-listed apartment developer Finbar Group has established a new business division, appointing an in-house sales team led by former Knight Frank head of residential Western Australia Neil Kay.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

Aged care and retirement living service providers are pushing ahead with property developments, but say COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on the sector.

Australia Post has leased 11,000 square meters across two industrial properties in Perth off the back of increased demand for essential goods, with the deals brokered by JLL.

Revised plans for two new towers at the old Emu Brewery site in Perth have officially been given the green light, following the City of Perth Local Development Assessment Panel’s recommendation for approval by absolute majority last week.

Brookfield Properties has filled its last vacancy at 123 St Georges Terrace welcoming global recruitment firm Robert Walters on a seven-year lease, the deal settling at a time when Perth’s commercial market faces some uncertainty.

BGC Australia has taken its second major step to consolidate its residential businesses, announcing the merger of the BGC Housing Group and Ventura Home Group.

Perth bar and restaurant operators are looking forward to reopening, but hope further easing of restrictions will be on the menu soon.

Architects are hoping the government will consider a series of targeted initiatives to stimulate the economy as attention shifts to COVID-19 recovery plans.

As shops across WA begin to reopen as social distancing restrictions ease, retail property owners are starting to reflect on the health of their assets.

Western Australia-based Mair Property Funds has bought a West Perth property and an office in Victoria, for $10.6 million and $13.9 million respectively.

International border closures could crack the foundations of WA’s student accommodation sector, but operators remain optimistic as projects progress.

Fraser's Restaurant Group has announced it won't be reopening The Old Brewery on Mounts Bay Road once COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are relaxed, surrendering its tenancy to head lease owners Minderoo Group.

Tian An Australia says it’s committed to progressing its 300-berth marina after the Shire of Murray knocked back its proposal late last month, with the developer claiming the Shire has taken “unorthodox action” in regards to a planning amendment.

Perth-founded property group Pindan has added to its growing presence on the east coast with two design and construct contracts in NSW.

The Australian Institute of Architects is calling on governments to drive targeted initiatives that could stimulate the property sector, helping to accelerate economic recovery from COVID-19.

August property deals.

Owner-occupiers and investors increasingly look for technology and sustainability features when making apartment purchases.

Property developer Peet has reported an increase in net profit after tax for the 2018 financial year, entering FY19 backed by a state government contract for a 220-hectare landholding in Brabham, near the Swan Valley.

North Fremantle, Claremont and West Leederville are among 12 Perth suburbs to record a growth in house price after experiencing price falls last year.

Two of Western Australia’s property industry leaders, Dale Alcock and Tony Fini, have teamed up to deliver a 20-home development targeting the ‘missing middle’ in Perth’s residential market.

ASX-listed Transmetro Corporation, the owner and operator of the Metro Hotels group, has sold a surplus landholding adjacent to its Metro Hotel Perth on Canning Highway for $3.18 million.

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Midland Brick founder, the late Ric New, has been honoured for his influence on Western Australia’s building industry, receiving the Master Builders Association’s Robert Law award.

Adco Constructions has broken ground on SwanCare’s $55 million retirement living and aged care project at Bentley Park, which will include a new residential care facility as well as a leisure precinct.

From a reputational point of view, Tristan Kirkham acknowledges the role played by building brokers is not as well understood as that of insurance and mortgage brokers.

South Australia is giving Western Australia a run for its money in the race to attract international students.