Katie McDonald

Acure Asset Management has made a tidy sum after selling its large-format retail property in Baldivis for almost $20 million more than it paid in 2015.

Australia has recorded its highest annual rate of house price growth since 2004, however Perth has continued to underperform, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

The Housing Industry Forecasting Group has revised its predictions for 2020-21, increasing its forecast for Western Australian dwelling commencements.

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

On today's episode of At Close of Business, hear journalists Katie McDonald and Jesinta Burton discuss the latest movements in the construction industry.

New legislation aims to provide better protection for payments to subcontractors, but some say it misses the mark.

How will the state’s construction industry navigate the growing pains prompted by a surge in building activity?

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Clublinks Management has been appointed operator of the Links Kennedy Bay golf course, as part of the $425 million Kennedy Bay coastal development.

Nyoongar traditional owner Gerard Matera says labour shortages prompted by a surge in building activity has put a spotlight on the training and development of an indigenous workforce.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has signed a long-term lease for a new warehouse at Hesperia’s 56-hectare Roe Highway Logistics Park.

Australian Development Capital (ADC_) has added to its property portfolio with the $22 million acquisition of a three-storey office building, leased to NRW Holdings.

ASX-listed Finbar Group has released some of its apartment investment stock in Karratha to the market, off the back of a strong regional property market.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and property journalist Katie McDonald discuss Rebecca Moore's role as the state government architect.

Two proposals for multi-storey developments along West Coast Highway, including Woolworths' $120 million mixed-use project, have received the tick of approval.

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth’s evolution.

Almost a year into her posting as the state government architect, Rebecca Moore has already made her mark.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald discuss the recent architecture awards and rejuvenating Perth's unused spaces.

The WA Museum Boola Bardip received several accolades for architectural excellence at the latest instalment of the Australian Institute of Architects WA awards.

The City of Perth is considering a new plan to revive the unused upper floors of heritage buildings.

Demand for industrial and logistics properties has increased over the past six months, with the vacancy rate falling to a historic low of 2.24 per cent, according to CBRE.

Home sales volumes more than doubled in 10 Perth suburbs during the March quarter, when compared to the same period last year, according to new data.

The pandemic has prompted office owners and tenants to pay more attention to how air is circulated through buildings.

Hesperia has secured paediatric health service provider Western Kids Health as the largest commercial tenant for Victoria House, its $65 million mixed-use development in Shenton Park.

Australia’s apartment markets continue to lag in the country’s broader housing market recovery, reports have found, however momentum is building in Perth.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex as the builder for its $350 million western suburbs apartment project, The Grove Residences.

Two major multi-storey developments planned for Scarborough will be determined by planning authorities next week, with one recommended for refusal and the other for approval.

Western Australia is the most affordable place in the country for renters, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s latest report.

Mustera Property Group have appointed PACT Construction to deliver its $89 million Applecross project.

A plan to accommodate density with more than 350 apartments could help revive Leederville’s popular village strip, while protecting its identity.

Perth recorded another increase in house prices during May, but failed to keep pace with the growth recorded in Australia’s other major housing markets.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray, Jesinta Burton and Katie McDonald discuss the City of Vincent's new plans for Leederville.