Property

Australia has recorded its highest annual rate of house price growth since 2004, however Perth has continued to underperform, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

The Housing Industry Forecasting Group has revised its predictions for 2020-21, increasing its forecast for Western Australian dwelling commencements.

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

New legislation aims to provide better protection for payments to subcontractors, but some say it misses the mark.

How will the state’s construction industry navigate the growing pains prompted by a surge in building activity?

Clublinks Management has been appointed operator of the Links Kennedy Bay golf course, as part of the $425 million Kennedy Bay coastal development.

Australian Development Capital has lodged updated plans to build a $48.8 million residential development and shopping precinct in Mosman Park, a project it hopes to expedite through the state’s Development Assessment Unit.

Nyoongar traditional owner Gerard Matera says labour shortages prompted by a surge in building activity has put a spotlight on the training and development of an indigenous workforce.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has signed a long-term lease for a new warehouse at Hesperia’s 56-hectare Roe Highway Logistics Park.

Australian Development Capital (ADC_) has added to its property portfolio with the $22 million acquisition of a three-storey office building, leased to NRW Holdings.

Synergy will run a rapid expression of interest process to redevelop the South Fremantle Power Station, after receiving an unsolicited bid.

The state’s construction union has voiced its disappointment over the government’s failure to include cascading statutory trusts in its Security of Payment Bill.

ASX-listed Finbar Group has released some of its apartment investment stock in Karratha to the market, off the back of a strong regional property market.

National property group Cedar Woods will release more land at its Harrisdale Green estate, located south of Perth, with the launch of the Greenlink Mews precinct.

Two proposals for multi-storey developments along West Coast Highway, including Woolworths' $120 million mixed-use project, have received the tick of approval.

Blackburne Property group has appointed BGC to build its $75 million East Village project, located adjacent to the $800 million redevelopment of Karrinyup Shopping centre.

Architecture firm HHA Architects has been placed into liquidation at the hands of property developer Norman Carey, after he won a court case to safeguard its insurance.

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth’s evolution.

The state’s peak planning body has given Perth-based property developer Exal Group the green light to build its $55 million student accommodation project in Waterford.

Australia's banking watchdog has written to the nation's banks, warning there are signs of some increased risk-taking as homebuyers rush to secure loans in a heated housing market.

Almost a year into her posting as the state government architect, Rebecca Moore has already made her mark.

The Supreme Court has granted the administrators of Pindan an extension of the convening period to facilitate the sale of the company’s asset management arm.

Property mogul Luke Saraceni has had a win in his defamation case against the receivers of his $500 million Raine Square development.

The WA Museum Boola Bardip received several accolades for architectural excellence at the latest instalment of the Australian Institute of Architects WA awards.

SR International Agencies has launched legal action against Peard Real Estate Group founder Peter Peard over an alleged shareholder agreement breach it claims cost it almost $1 million.

The City of Perth is considering a new plan to revive the unused upper floors of heritage buildings.

Property developer Cedar Woods has failed in its attempt to have a works approval at the brickworks adjacent to its Byford subdivision revoked.

The state government has contracted local business Western Projects to refurbish seven heritage homes on Parry Street in Perth.

Demand for industrial and logistics properties has increased over the past six months, with the vacancy rate falling to a historic low of 2.24 per cent, according to CBRE.

Home sales volumes more than doubled in 10 Perth suburbs during the March quarter, when compared to the same period last year, according to new data.

The pandemic has prompted office owners and tenants to pay more attention to how air is circulated through buildings.

Australian maintenance services provider Programmed has taken over the operation of Pindan Group's asset management arm today, a move expected to preserve more than 100 jobs.