A popular development option in other parts of the country, built-form estates are starting to compete with traditional house and land packages in Western Australia, as Tracey Cook reports.
PRIVATELY-OWNED boutique property developer SC Land has released its plans for an exclusive ultra-luxury residential development on a prominent riverside Crawley block, formerly o
RESPONDING to the recent sales success of its first release of apartments in the Allegro residential tower, Mirvac Fini is moving quickly to release the second stage of The Peninsula to the property market and finally begin construction on site.
AFTER 17 years in the real estate game, most of it selling and leasing homes to overseas business executives and retired couples, a Perth businesswoman is taking a novel approach to business integration.
THE sudden departure of long-serving Real Estate Institute of WA chief executive Michael Griffiths has sparked a call for a special general meeting of the institute and an explana
AN Australian Bureau of Statistics report on Western Australian Statistical Indicators has forecast continuing strength in the housing sector and revealed the u
Amid the continuing heritage debate, recently appointed Heritage Council chairperson Patric de Villiers talks to Tracey Cook and outlines his position on the co
WESTERN Australia’s peak property industry group, the Real Estate Institute of WA, expects the State’s real estate market to continue its solid growth throughout 2004 in response to WA’s strengthening economy.
PERTH’S universities are capitalising on their sizeable land holdings in an effort to remain viable in the increasingly competitive world of tertiary eduction.
FORCED to wait up to three months for bricks from Perth’s main brick producers, builders are turning to a brick company in the State’s Mid-West to plug some holes in the failing supply chain.
HOME loan affordability in Western Australia fell by 0.5 per cent for the September 2003 quarter, according to the AMP Banking/REIA Home Loan Affordability Report.
THE escalation in land prices, reduced availability of indemnity insurance, and regulatory delays at State and local government levels are the major factors behind increasing cost
THE ‘green’ or environmentally sustainable tag has moved beyond a fad in the commercial property industry, with many players now recognising that savvy use of the green badge is beneficial to both business and the environment.
IN a first for Western Australia, the Supreme Court has awarded damages to a plaintiff adversely affected by the creation of a local government’s heritage policy.
PERTH land developer Peet & Co has signed a joint venture agreement with the State Government to develop Western Australia’s first purpose-built suburban transit village.
THE make-up of Western Australia’s retail market swung towards the independent retail chains last week when Coles Myer agreed to sell five of its Newmart stores to Foodland Associated Limited.
PERTH businessmen Michael Hodgson is investing in significant property developments that include building a new tavern and bottle shop, the acquisition and refurbishment of the Riverton Gardens Hotel and a possible retail development.
ACTIVITY in the building industry remains strong despite the sector encountering problems associated with long periods of heightened building activity.
