Katie McDonald

The state government has pushed go on further reform, including changes to planning in local governments and encouraging more community participation.

Perth’s new apartment sales achieved its second highest quarter since Q1 2018, according to the latest data from Urbis.

Three former directors of one of the state’s largest architecture practices have struck out on their own.

Nyoongar company Marawar has been named National Registered Supplier of the Year at Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards.

The shift to working from home amid COVID-19 lockdowns has highlighted the need for better-designed spaces.

Technology is elevating the architectural experience.

The state government is expected to introduce a new bill to improve security of payment across the state’s construction industry today, one week after the collapse of construction giant Pindan.

Realside Property has launched an industrial fund under new investment management platform Ovest Industrial, headed by industry leader Julie Drago.

Place Development Australia, GPA and Sirona Capital have been selected as the preferred proponents to redevelop the Rottnest Island Lodge site.

Perth-based property funds management company Quadrant Investments has acquired an office building in Midland for $7.25 million as part of its new investment trust.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald discuss how the pandemic has changed architecture.

A proposal to develop a microbrewery and holiday accommodation on the corner of Dunn Bay Road and Cape Naturalise Road has been approved.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald on the conflict between Industry and residential development and the role of industrial buffer zones.

Edge Visionary Living and Hillam Architects have lodged plans to develop a two-tower development in Scarborough, a few doors down from the Rendezvous Hotel.

When given the choice to work from home or from the office last week, most employees were deterred by the prospect of having to wear a mask, a new survey has found.

A revised planning strategy and new developments could set the tone for a renewed Cottesloe beachfront.

One of Perth's top private schools could be in for a windfall gain of tens of millions of dollars if the full potential value of its sporting fields is realised, but it will have to navigate community objection first.

Perth’s growing pains continue to cause tensions between residential and industrial development.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to property journalist Katie McDonald about what's in store for the Town of Cottesloe.

Western Australia-based KBH Group has sold a portfolio of self-storage facilities to private equity group Blackstone for $84 million, as the business plans for east coast expansion.

Local developer Con Berbatis has pushed go on the first stage of his $100 million plan to redevelop the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre.

Christ Church Grammar School is advancing its plans to acquire state government land near its existing St John’s Wood playing fields, proposing a $20 million expansion project.

PACT Construction has started work on Hesperia’s $65 million Victoria House residential development, located within Montario Quarter.

While Western Australia has recorded solid growth in residential property values in recent months, it’s still yet to catch up to its east coast counterparts.

Hesperia Property has submitted a proposal to repurpose the Graylands Hospital site for future urban infill development, via the state government’s Market-Led Proposals process.

Qube Property Group has acquired two industrial properties within the Tonkin Highway Industrial Estate in Bayswater for $11.4 million.

Sublease space across Perth’s CBD offices increased during the first quarter of 2021, but has had minimal impact on the overall market, according to CBRE’s latest report.

Timber is making a comeback as technology and local capabilities boost its appeal.

Adelaide-based fund manager FRP Capital has added a third Western Australian retail asset to its portfolio for $41 million.

Primewest has announced it has formed a joint venture with a fund advised by BlackRock Real Assets to purchase 140 St Georges Terrace.

New reform promises improved medium-density outcomes, but what key measures will better shape Perth’s urban future?

Industrial and logistics properties continue to top investors’ wish lists, as vacancy within Perth’s industrial property drops by almost a third within 12 months.