The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has rejected a $450 million proposal for two towers near Scarborough beach with the developer behind the project, 3 Oceans Property, saying the decision was a missed opportunity to show courage and vision.
The state government has announced a progressive merger of its two land development agencies, LandCorp and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, with the property industry calling for the new agency to retain the planning approvals powers held by the MRA.
Brookfield Property Partners today unveiled the design blueprint for its $1.1 billion twin tower development at Elizabeth Quay, following its entry into project delivery agreements. Click through to see animated fly through video.
Scarborough's sand dunes have gotten an 11th hour reprieve after the state government honoured an election commitment to rework planned road extensions, while businesses disrupted by a $75 million redevelopment program along the beachfront have been given a lifeline.
A third student accommodation project has been proposed for Perth's CBD, while a Hong Kong-based developer has been enlisted to build a residential, retail and entertainment complex as part of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's latest efforts to get things moving at the Perth City Link.
The local arts sector has struggled to capture attention for a move it thinks is key to the sustainability and future development of the industry, with no political parties committing to the Chamber of Arts and Culture's proposed pledge of $100 million of increased funding over the next four years.
The state government says it expects to reap about $300 million from the sale of all nine lots at Elizabeth Quay, with three offers being considered for the last vacant site.
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has been forced to reassess its development strategy for the remaining lots of the Perth City Link, with a long-term agreement with Mirvac Group terminated today.
Preparations are being made for international fashion giant H&M to open its long-anticipated second store in Perth, while the Plaza Arcade is in line for a $6 million revamp to make room for another flagship global tenant.
Two weeks after Elizabeth Quay was opened to the public, construction trucks are coming back to Barrack Square, with work to begin on SKS Group's DoubleTree by Hilton hotel next month.
A collaboration between Victor Goh's AAIG and Adrian Fini's private development firm, Fini Group, plans to develop apartments and a hotel at Elizabeth Quay, after offering $85 million for two lots.
Western Australians won't get their long-awaited access to Elizabeth Quay until the end of January, with the state government today confirming the project won't be finished in time for Christmas.
Oil and gas giant Chevron has applied for a two-year extension to its plans to develop its new headquarters at Elizabeth Quay, but has reiterated its commitment to the project.
The state government is seeking local hospitality operators to fill 25 food and beverage tenancies at King Square's landmark Yagan Square, at the same time Seven Group Holdings put out the call internationally for a developer to create the city's tallest apartment towers at the CBD rejuvenation project.
Commercial real estate agency Metier has scored another plum government job, this time to handle retail leasing for the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority at Midland's Railway Workshops.
A development application for the first stage of Lendlease's $1 billion Waterbank project in East Perth has been submitted, paving the way for construction to begin mid-next year.
The state government has named a global team to undertake foreshore improvements at Scarborough Beach, while at the same time putting out the call for an architect to provide a design for the redevelopment of the surf club into a beach hub.
New apartments in Scarborough are proving popular with buyers, with a quarter of the 100 apartments on offer at Psaros's Sundance development sold in the first week of marketing.
Oil and gas producer Inpex has emerged as the last potential anchor for a significant new commercial development in the CBD, following Rio Tinto's decision to remain at Central Park.
With a record run of construction coming to a close, commercial developers are facing an uncertain few years in Perth's CBD. Click through to find the special report, which also looks at Perth's biggest landlords, place making, suburban office markets and a green technology company.
Global fashion giant H&M says its first Western Australian store will open at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City on August 29, while it also appears to be making progress on opening its planned C
The third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel announced for Perth will likely be the first to open, with forward works about to start and a ground-breaking ceremony held at the Northbridge site today.
Elizabeth Quay's eye-catching pedestrian bridge is taking shape, with the second arch lifted into place by a joint venture between contracting firms SRG Limited, Decmil Group and Hawkins Civil.
Pessimism in Perth's commercial property sector and the alarming office vacancy rate won't stop development at Elizabeth Quay, according to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
Population growth in Armadale is surpassing expectations, driving rapid residential, commercial and industrial development across the south-eastern suburb.
Diploma Group has re-joined the fray at the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's Riverside precinct, being named preferred partner to develop the former Chemlabs site in East Perth.
Lend Lease says it is still working towards submitting a development application for the first stage of its long-awaited $1 billion Waterbank project in East Perth; but according to its half-year report, the developer doesn't expect the project to contribute to its earnings until the 2019 financial year at the earliest.
The state government is seeking expressions of interest to develop the heritage-listed East Perth power station site into a precinct that includes a mix of living, working and leisure opportunities.
Hospitality operators are cashing in on Perth's love affair with the coast, with seven new beachside venues opening in the past two years and more on the way – from Trigg Beach to Port Coogee.
Developers are keen to take advantage of new planning guidelines at Scarborough Beach, with the state government-backed $57.5 million revitalisation designed to encourage hundreds of millions of dollars worth of private sector investment.
The state government's new vision for Scarborough Beach includes a town square featuring a host of cafes and restaurants, new boardwalks and recreation areas designed to get people closer to the oc
