Katie McDonald

Alan Thomas faced a binary choice in 2015 to either wind down his business following the slowdown of activity in the company’s prime north-west market, or reinvent his building enterprise.

Fraser’s Kings Park is among the early takers for a new program aiming to bring loyalty back to Perth’s food scene.

The operators behind UnWined Subiaco and Ice Cream Factory have tailored their approach to curate experiences different to traditional large-scale events.

Local aged care provider Amana Living has purchased the Settlers Meadow Springs Retirement Village in Mandurah and an adjacent parcel of land from ASX-listed Ingenia Communities Group.

The state government has announced a new board to run the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and LandCorp in the lead up to their planned merger, with just one board member from the MRA continuing on the new body.

Accounting, auditing and advisory firm Pitcher Partners has made a move on its strategy to grow its presence in Perth by taking up residency at 12-14 The Esplanade, overlooking Elizabeth Quay.

Lydon Hollitt is planning to shake-up property advertising with a new listing platform that matches active buyers and tenants with agents and vendors at minimal marketing cost.

New research paints a more optimistic view of traditional retailers’ future following the local arrival of Amazon.

EMCO Building has cemented a strong position in the local education market, with a current pipeline of projects valued at about $100 million.

A suite of design principles tailored to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia is shaping aged care facilities across the state.

Belmont-based labour hire and construction services business The Go2 People has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of residential homes at the Meadowbrooke Lifestyle Estate in the South West town of Boyanup.

Perth-based Pindan Capital has acquired an office in North Sydney for an undisclosed sum through a joint venture with global investment firm Starwood Capital Group and Sydney company Arrow Property Investments.

Local builder 101 Residential has amended its standard home building contract in response to the consumer watchdog’s concerns that it contained unfair terms and made false or misleading representations.

Global architect firm Woods Bagot has taken out the top prize at this year’s Design Institute of Australia WA awards for its revamp of Perth’s 19th century Palace Hotel.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has taken the unusual step of publicly criticising the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, saying she was disappointed in aspects of its handling of the $450 million twin-tower proposal and was looking to improve its transparency and accountability.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has disclosed that the majority of public submissions on the $450 million Iconic Scarborough development supported the project, but said all government agencies and utilities it consulted, with the sole exception of Tourism WA, opposed it.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has rejected a $450 million proposal for two towers near Scarborough beach with the developer behind the project, 3 Oceans Property, saying the decision was a missed opportunity to show courage and vision.

BIS Oxford Economics’ latest outlook series report has delivered a stark analysis of expected demand for new houses and land across the Perth market in the near future.

ASX-listed property developer Finbar Group plans to proceed with its third apartment development at The Springs Rivervale, which will be brought to market in early 2018.

Speculative fit-outs have emerged as a drawcard for boosting leasing activity in the CBD.

A vintage cash register, sepia-stained photos and assorted drapes of corn and chilli line the walls of the city’s newest venue, Market Grounds, a pub that seeks to reflect its roots as occupant of the site where Perth’s early marketplace was established in the 1850s.

A Perth-based construction technology company plans to disrupt the industry with a building system it claims will deliver faster, cheaper, greener and higher-quality projects.

Angelo Del Borrello’s property group Acure Asset Management has announced BP Australia as the new operator for its four regional roadhouse properties in WA, six months after the previous operator Outback Travel Centres was placed into administration.

Aveling Homes has been ordered by the federal court to pay $380,000 in response to the competition watchdog’s claims that it had manipulated review websites.

Listed property developer Mirvac Group has introduced a scheme to make apartments at its Latitude Leighton Beach development more affordable for first home buyers.

Western Australian property professional Darren Cooper will apply his 30 years of industry experience to his new role as national president of the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

SPECIAL REPORT: Family business AT Brine & Sons has played a prominent role in shaping Perth since 1894, constructing some of the city’s most notable buildings.

It was a big weekend on the national stage for Western Australia's building sector, with several of the state's top names recognised at the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction awards, held in Hobart.

Site works have commenced today at The Amble Estate in Girrawheen, where the Department of Communities, Yolk Property Group and Ventura Home Group have partnered to develop 4.2 hectares of underutilised land into an affordable residential community.

Local developer Sirona Capital has partnered with Singaporean-owned property management company CEL Australia to deliver a new luxury apartment tower in South Perth.

The state government has announced a progressive merger of its two land development agencies, LandCorp and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, with the property industry calling for the new agency to retain the planning approvals powers held by the MRA.

Property developer Tony Fini has launched his latest venture, Henley on Park, a boutique five-storey apartment development in Como.