News Articles for Ben Lisle

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has insisted WA's GST campaign blitz does not demonstrate a lack of trust in the Prime Minister, as she met with senior business figures on the matter today.

The ASX-listed developer has spent $136 million on more than 100 hectares of land in Mariginiup for its 1,700-lot estate.

The company that oversaw a disastrous property purchase by an Indigenous charitable trust in Western Australia could be on the hook for a multi-million-dollar compensation claim.

Developers are dealing with supply shortages, competition from owner-occupiers and infrastructure constraints.

Hesperia is tackling complexities around delivering housing lots on fragmented land.

The developer and building materials company have teamed up via the state government's market led pathway, as the government continues to roll out its $80 million infrastructure fund.

The federal government's ambitious target of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is fanciful, according to a leading residential builder, as crippling skilled labour shortages persist.

Three Hesperia directors, including Adrian Fini, have launched a new business entity.

A local developer has purchased the Tonkin Highway Industrial Estate asset.

The Subiaco-based developer is set to split into two different brands, following a strategic review of its operations.

The hotel operator is expanding its footprint in the state, hinting at further projects beyond its newly opened Murdoch hotel.

The Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle-led developer is pairing with Foundation Housing to deliver a 24-storey affordable and social housing complex in Murdoch.

Hesperia has submitted an application for a four-storey development in the Murdoch Health and Knowledge precinct, estimated to cost $68.7 million.

Construction is under way on the state's long-awaited film studio in Malaga, to be built by a consortium led by developers Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle.

The North Fremantle-based digital platform helps companies get on board with making changes to reduce their carbon footprint.

Confident industrial landlords are pushing ahead with new builds without pre-commitments from tenants.

The $450 million project reached a milestone today, amid criticisms from the state opposition that it is lagging.

Our annual update of WA's 50 most influential people analyses those using their role and profile to make a difference.

Infrastructure is a key area of investment needed to encourage urban infill and meet the needs of WA's growing population, guests at a Business News event heard today.

Hesperia boss Ben Lisle is calling on authorities to more aggressively target overseas migration to plug the state's skills gap.

ANALYSIS: Mark McGowan's ministerial reshuffle was in many respects a sideshow – real power in the government remains with a small group of ministers and advisers close to the premier.

Hesperia's plans to redevelop the East Perth racetrack into a new town square are gaining traction.

The state government and private sector should work together to save the heritage-listed South Fremantle Power Station, the developer says.

Hesperia, led by Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle, has flagged a $35 million plan to develop a retail centre on a 87,812 square metre piece of land in Mirrabooka.

Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle-led Hesperia is proposing an apartment development for the East Perth site.

Industry leaders are finding ways to address shortfalls in affordable housing and homeless accommodation.

Property experts discuss the importance of water in a drying climate.

A feature film made in WA is set to premiere at Perth Festival before being released in cinemas in May.

Supply constraints are putting pressure on an increasingly active WA industrial property market.

Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle led property developer Hesperia has launched its first master-planned community in Viveash, as it signs a zero carbon commitment following the Glasgow climate summit.

The pandemic and uptick in e-commerce is continuing to drive the hype around industrial assets.

A plan to accommodate density with more than 350 apartments could help revive Leederville's popular village strip, while protecting its identity.

Hesperia Property has submitted a proposal to repurpose the Graylands Hospital site for future urban infill development, via the state government's Market-Led Proposals process.

It's not clear how much value taxpayers might get from Labor's $100 million film studio election promise, but the film industry says it will give the state an edge.

Global engineering firm Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signed a long-term lease for a purpose-built workshop at Roe Highway Logistics Park in Kenwick.

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

Di Bain has challenged her opponents to disclose their conflicts after it was revealed her lord mayoral campaign had received more than $100,000 in contributions.

The newly formed business entity between Linc Property and Fini Group has launched a new 17-hectare industrial precinct near Perth Airport.

In tough times and good, WA's top dealmakers are always looking for the next opportunity.

The way Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle got to know each other says a lot about how they plan to work together after merging their businesses.