News Articles for Property Council of Australia WA Division

Strong sentiment in industrial real estate in WA is bringing more first-time buyers to the market, industry experts say.

The head of WA's peak sporting body has declined to back a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing the short lead time and minimal impact it would have on grassroots athletics.

Differing views over the coastal strip's revitalisation have created rifts between the major stakeholders.

WA is leading the nation as the most optimistic property market in Australia, but industry confidence has trended downwards since March, ANZ/Property Council research reveals.

Property Council of Australia WA executive director Sandra Brewer shares her thoughts on the need for a renewed debate on Perth infill development.

Perth's office market continues to show signs of recovery, amid the threat of lockdowns and a shift to WFH.

A lengthy reform process has created uncertainty in the retirement living sector.

Perth's office markets may be starting to turn the corner, with both the CBD and West Perth recording a drop in vacancies for the six months to July 2021.

Improving asset management and planning for an Aboriginal cultural centre are among prominent recommendations made in WA's inaugural infrastructure strategy document.

The state government will need to decide whether it opts out of provisions to make housing more accessible.

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

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

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 government has pushed go on further reform, including changes to planning in local governments and encouraging more community participation.

When given the choice to work from home or from the office last week, most employees were deterred by the prospect of having to wear a mask, a new survey has found.

Western Australia's property market has come out on top for having the most positive outlook in the country, but industry says tax reform is needed to underpin growth.

With the moratorium on rental evictions and price increases coming to an end, industry explores what's next.

Some of the state's property leaders share their predictions for the year ahead.

Mirvac executive Paige Walker has been appointed president of the Property Council of Australia's Western Australia chapter.

A dedicated strata helpline, addressing building defects, and lowering insurance for strata-titled properties are at the top of Strata Community Association's state election wish list.

Basil Zempilas has reiterated support for reviewing Perth's rates structure, as new data showed WA's office occupancy declining on the back of the state's five-day lockdown.

Perth has maintained its position as the city with the most empty offices in Australia, with the CBD office vacancy rate hitting 20 per cent.

Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer explores build-to-rent apartments as one solution to the state's pressing residential rental shortage.

Ministerial roles overseeing immigration, investment, population and Perth's CBD are just a few changes the property industry will lobby for ahead of the state election.

WA Labor has pilloried the opposition's plan to sink the City West rail line, warning the project could cost the state as much as $1 billion.

Australia's most populous state will phase-out taxes on property sales by 2040, raising the question of whether WA could follow suit.

Confidence in Western Australia's property market has risen to its highest level in recent years, according to the latest Property Council of Australia survey.

A shortage of rental stock has emphasised the role build-to-rent property developments could play in housing supply.

The state government has opened public consultation for the state's draft medium-density housing policy and its associated codes.

A survey of about 1,200 residents across Perth has revealed the majority either support or are open to the idea of medium-density developments.

While not the most glamorous assets in the commercial property sector, bulk warehouses, workstations, logistics centres and sheds have proved their worth in 2020.

Perth experienced the highest rate of workers returning to the office out of all mainland capital cities during October, according to a Property Council of Australia survey.

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After months of canvassing for timeframe extensions to the Building Bonus scheme, property groups have welcomed the state government's decision to extend on-site construction start times.

Western Australia's property groups have welcomed the state budget, in particular no new taxes or charges for property, but continue to call for housing stimulus timeframe extensions.

Will working from home reshape the role of the office? Business News explores the potential impact on Perth's commercial property sector as part two of the Working From Home Series.

Edith Cowan University has confirmed it will relocate to Perth's CBD by 2025.

A crowded field for the City of Perth's lord mayoralty highlighted contrasting visions for the city's future at this afternoon's debate.

Western Australia will extend COVID-19 emergency laws preventing residential and commercial tenants from eviction, despite opposition from industry groups.

Property groups fear today's announcement of timeframe extensions for COVID-19 rent assistance measures could harm further economic recovery.