News Articles for Property Council of Australia WA Division

Established inner-city hospitality provider Andy Freeman discusses the state of the sector.

Federal politicians and the Property Council say a $1 billion fund for consumers to make their homes more energy efficient will have a high take-up.

A Property Council study into transit-oriented housing has identified Bayswater as the only Metronet station precinct ripe for development, with an emphasis on high-value areas.

Broader praise for Western Australia's ‘ironclad budget' has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state's investment appeal and diversify the economy.

Moves by mining magnate Gina Rinehart to expand her company's presence in West Perth reflect broader sentiment in the area.

The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.

Property groups say the Federal Government's changes to managed investment trust taxes will encourage more build-to-rent developments.

A new public primary school set to be built at Queens Gardens car park marks the latest in a growing list of projects lined up for East Perth.

Property players have joined forces to deliver more targeted advocacy, with the Town of Cambridge first up in the group's sights over a policy that limits interaction between developers and staff.

The Property Council has predicted a slowdown in new housing supply in Western Australia based on a recent survey of its members.

WA could position itself to attract more build-to-rent capital, if government provided more financial incentives to the sector, experts say.

Recent changes to the state's planning regime have highlighted the conflicts developers and decision makers face during the design process.

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The owners of 108 St Georges Terrace are keen to reposition the asset.

Gerard O'Brien described leasing structures in the office market as akin to Ponzi schemes and says property development in the current environment is not profitable.

Another planning policy to boost infill in the housing market has been introduced with the state government set to implement quality controls for medium density developments.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses recent activity in Perth's commercial property sector.

Developers will face even fewer hurdles when seeking approval for multi-million dollar builds as a result of the state government's latest overhaul of planning laws.

Perth's office market is showing signs of strengthening.

GDI managing director Steve Gillard has called on Australian industry to “get its act together” when it comes to addressing climate change.

The creators of a new Perth event hope to inform the public about the city's rich design world.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss radioactive capsules, Libby Mettam, Shane Love, property values, Westfield Booragoon expansion and Print Hall's new owner.

The Property Council's latest biannual office market report shows a slight drop in Perth's office vacancy in the six months to January 2023.

The property giant has taken four St Georges Terrace properties off the market, including the Channel 9 headquarters, citing strong leasing conditions.

CBD occupancy has bounced back to 80 per cent of pre-COVID levels and to 15 per cent above the national average.

Business groups are calling for a more holistic response across all tiers of government to infrastructure and supply chain pressures.

Exit entitlement deadlines are among the greatest areas of contention for the state government's retirement village reform plans, a Property Council event heard this morning.

Industry experts say rental growth in the industrial sector may stall, as tenants grapple with affordability constraints.

Electrification of buildings is key to reaching net zero targets, industry experts say.

Spadacinni Homes has received another accolade for its North Beach home, in a weekend of recognition for the property sector.

The city has the second highest office occupancy in the country, bouncing back by 7 per cent.

A survey of close to 800 residents showed that 70 per cent supported density in their own suburb.

Western Australia was the only state to record house price growth expectations in a recent Property Council report.

Satterley Property Group's planning director thinks the WAPC should exert greater authority over local councils.

Perth was the only state to show a drop in office occupancy in August but is the second highest in the nation.

Shopping centre owners are increasingly exploring ways to incorporate residential components into retail districts.

The City of Stirling has backed off on its plan to introduce a social housing quota for future developments following feedback from industry groups, including Adrian Fini's group.

Apartment developers are facing increasing costs amid tightening margins and constrained supply.

Industry groups are calling on Roger Cook to support increased energy efficiency requirements for new homes, as part of proposed changes to the National Construction Code.

Perth's occupancy levels are at their highest percentage since November 2021, Property Council data shows.