Property

THE mortgage broking industry is preparing for a major transformation as the credit crisis and slowdown in the real estate market continues to dampen demand.

CHILDREN'S charity Variety WA has involved young volunteers in its succession planning strategy to ensure the future of the not-for-profit organisation in Western Australia.

LUXURY fashion label Emporio Armani will soon join other high-end retailers at the new Wesley Quarter redevelopment, as the first of the centre’s retailers open their doors.

Its time something was done about the staffing situation at Parliament House

ALMOST six years in the making, BGC's $110 million Brikmakers plant in Hazelmere has begun production, although not in the most ideal of circumstances.

Perth #1 in radio advertising spend PERTH has come out top of the pops in radio advertising revenue as the medium proves to be the most resilient of the traditional media in tough economic times, The

Western Australia's housing market has yet to bottom out with the market forecast to fall by up to 7 per cent this year as mortgage commitments in the state decline by nearly 6 per cent in November.

Prices within oceanfront suburbs are much higher in Western Australia than all other states, with the most affordable suburb Withers in Bunbury having a price tag at about $270,000.

Perth has come out top of the pops in radio advertising revenue, experiencing the largest percentage increase to reach some $85 million in 2008 as the medium proves to be the most resilient of the traditional media in tough economic times.

Western Australians are the most downbeat in the nation about property prices with house price expectations at an all-time low.

Perceptions of a softer housing market and better mortgage management have boosted the number of Western Australians intending to take out a home loan within the next year, a survey has found.

The founder of collapsed property group Westpoint, Norm Carey, has been given back his licence to operate as a real estate agent, following a successful appeal in the State Administrative Tribunal.

Perth-based developer Axiom Properties says it is evaluating suitable sites for its business park concept for Coffey International after Pivot Group terminated its agreement with Leighton Properties.

Fremantle Ports' general manager strategic and commercial development Chris Leatt-Hayter has been promoted to chief executive, taking over from Kerry Sanderson.

When then premier Alan Carpenter chose to make 2008 an election year in Western Australia, Labor stalwart Kim Beazley joined a handful of optimistic Liberals in foreshadowing a change of government.

Port Hedland consortium named THE state government has selected a consortium comprising Satterley Property, Leighton Contractors and Ngarda Civil and Mining as the preferred proponent to investigate t

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

THE million dollar renovations to The Western Australian Club's St Georges Terrace home have been unveiled, with the fresh look hoping to breathe new life into the 115-year-old private facility.

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.

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.