Property

A SPATE of mergers in the property valuations sector could be a sign of things to come, as the downturn in the property market forces greater consolidation within the sector.

THE state government is looking to add a new layer of planning expertise to sit above local government as part of its bid to streamline approvals in the land development sector.

I THINK it was Keith Suter who compared the global financial crisis to a 'big weekend' - too much to drink on Saturday, hangover on Sunday, cleansed and ready for work on Monday, the social commentator told a recent Technology and Industry Advisory Counci

A consortium comprising Satterley Property, Leighton Contractors and Ngarda Civil and Mining has been announced as the preferred proponent to further investigate development of a 120 hectare parcel of land in Port Hedland.

Ross Neuman is stepping back from his role at Port Bouvard

MALCOLM and Pauline Tew joke that they have the perfect combination of brains and brawn, combining 50 years of experience in international tourism and hospitality between them.

THE National Australia Bank’s Business Planning Survey has revealed an alarming level of complacency amongst the state’s small business owners when it comes to planning for the future, with 87 per cen

ABOUT 236,000 square metres of extra retail space is due to come online in Perth over the next four years, according to a retail report by the Property Council of Australia (WA), with just less than half the extra space coming from new centres.

National property valuer Herron Todd White has expanded its presence in Western Australia following a merger with Southern Independent Property Valuers.

Broadwater Hotels and Resorts chief executive Scott Cogar has bought a majority stake in the company following a management buy-out from Futuris Corporation, and has teamed up with developer Barry Humfrey.

Despite the increasing rate of job losses around the globe, Australian finance and accounting professionals remain optimistic about job prospects, as found in a 14-country survey by international recruiter Robert Half.

Applecross-based funds manager Questus and property developer Australian Property Alliance are planning to build $52 million in new housing after receiving approval under the federal government's National Rental Affordability Scheme.

Australasian Property Investments is going ahead with the development of Scarborough's first high-rise development after an amendment removing height restrictions received ministerial approval, while plans for high-rise apartments are underway in Cotteslo

HEIGHT limits for the Riverside development have been increased to a maximum of 30 storeys, with areas surrounding the WACA Ground and Gloucester Park likely to be turned into commercial and resident

HEIGHT limits for the Riverside development have been increased to a maximum of 30 storeys, with areas surrounding the WACA Ground and Gloucester Park likely to be turned into commercial and resident

REAL estate agency, Realmark, believes that breaking away from a national franchise and rebranding have helped it weather the downturn in the property market.

THE state government is seeking public comment on a new rail-based transport connection in Kwinana to alleviate heavy vehicle use of the main roads between Fremantle and Forrestfield.

THE state government is seeking public comment on a new rail-based transport connection in Kwinana to alleviate heavy vehicle use of the main roads between Fremantle and Forrestfield.

Planning Minister John Day is urging all users of Perth's coastline to have a say on the draft Perth Coastal Planning Strategy.

The National Australia Bank is urging Western Australian business owners to not become complacent about the future after a survey found 87 per cent of owners did not have a business plan.

The workload in the state's commercial building sector remains strong, but there is growing concern that many projects may be postponed or cancelled due to global uncertainty, a survey has found.

The home building sector will not gain the full benefit of falling interest rates and a tripling of grants for first home buyers unless more land is released, a new report says.

Agribusiness Great Southern has signed a conditional agreement to sell its Queensland asset for a discounted $23 million as it posts an annual loss of over $64 million.

The state government is seeking public comment on a new rail-based transport connection in Kwinana to alleviate heavy vehicles using main roads between Fremantle and Forrestfield.

AS the resource sector tumbled through late September and into early October, the Australian stock market appeared to be in a final capitulation mode.

What makes you tick? I have to say that one of the most important things is my family.

THE credit crunch continues to tighten conditions in the Perth property market, with some new apartment developments requiring close to 100 per cent pre-sale to proceed.

AFTER’ is a self-defeating word. It robs you of the present, and resigns you to wait without taking any action.

The Liberal-National government has moved to progress two of Perth’s most important urban redevelopments - calling for public comments on plans for The Link and Riverside projects.

Bedding franchiser Joyce Corporation has reached a deal to sell its Queensland property for $9 million, some $500,000 more than its valuation at the end of the 2008 financial year.

Western Australia is approaching the current global economic crisis from a position of strength with the strong growth in the resources sector having a widespread direct and indirect positive impacts on the economy.

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley and the Consolidated Pastoral Company have reached an agreement to upgrade a road, triggering the conversion of 16,000 hectares of pastoral land to freehold in the next step to expand the Ord River Irrigation Scheme.