News Articles for Paul Blackburne

A planning committee has approved Blackburne's 17-storey apartment development in South Perth, with an estimated end value of $162 million.

The prominent apartment developer says the government is squeezing out the private sector by investing in construction projects during a period of high economic activity.

The state's peak planning body has received Blackburne's proposal to build a 17-storey luxury apartment project in South Perth, estimated to cost $70 million.

The Town of Cambridge is recommending the peak planning body refuse Blackburne's plan to turn the Ocean Village Shopping Centre into an apartment and retail complex.

The number of apartments reaching completion in 2024 will be up on previous years, but concerns remain for future supply.

The development includes 247 apartments across two towers and a retail and hospitality component.

Paul Blackburne says developers who rely on investors could end up in trouble.

Developers including Paul Blackburne have spoken out about the state's planning system in light of low housing supply.

The state government has expanded the stamp duty rebate to apartments under construction, in a bid to bolster supply.

Paul Blackburne was among the standouts at the recent Australian Apartment Advocacy awards.

The developer expects to unveil plans for the Ocean Village Shopping Centre site, formerly owned by a Pindan-connected entity, by the end of this year.

Perth apartment developer Paul Blackburne says he's determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.

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

A redesign of the Karrinyup West apartments did little to sway Stirling councillors who stood firm in their opposition to the $390 million development.

Apartment sales in Perth seem to remain strong as developer Blackburne boasts only three vacant penthouses out of its 236 apartments at its One Subiaco development.

The developer is set to build a scaled back version of AMP-managed Karrinyup West apartments.

The developer is moving its headquarters after almost two decades in West Perth.

Apartment developers take a risk when they commit to a build, but in some areas the road to construction is rockier than others.

Changes include revisions to the colour scheme that drew criticism from a state design review panel.

The Town of Claremont supports a reduction in dwellings at the western suburbs development, where buyers are asking for bigger apartments.

Soaring valuations for tech companies and mining stocks have brought major shifts in this year's list of WA wealth creators.

Industry and government are using planning initiatives and design to take the heat out of infill development in Perth's suburbs.

Developers are pushing ahead with apartment projects, despite uncertainty clouding construction costs.

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.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex as the builder for its $350 million western suburbs apartment project, The Grove Residences.

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

Subiaco is set for resurgence, but it will take a coordinated approach from landlords, developers and council to take full advantage of its more than $500 million pipeline.

Premier Mark McGowan today hailed the start of construction of Blackburne's $280 million ONE Subiaco project as the first stage of the suburb's transformation.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex to build its One Subiaco development on the former Pavilion Markets site, with 80 per cent of apartments already sold.

Paul Blackburne's $300 million proposal to redevelop a site on Stirling Highway into a 245-apartment development has been given the green light.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth's western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

Property developer Paul Blackburne has unveiled a $300 million plan to redevelop the former Sundowner Centre on Stirling Highway into 245 apartments with parks and cafes open to the local community.

Property developers and industry groups say the state government's move to extend the stamp duty rebate is a step in the right direction, but hope further reform will remain on the agenda.

Western Australia's property developers hope the physical isolation that has helped mitigate the worst of COVID-19 in this state will also insulate the local apartment market from a contagion of a different kind.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

Paul Blackburne's unwavering belief that Perth needs more apartments has been validated by the growth of his company into one of the city's most prolific developers.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

A series of large-scale residential and commercial projects are expected to get under way in Perth this year with a development pipeline nearing $2 billion in value.

An emerging battle for the future of WA's energy industry and efforts to revive Perth's street precincts have been among the defining themes of 2019.

Subiaco's apartments market is running hot, with Blackburne racking up rapid sales success at its $280 million One Subiaco development and boutique developer Celtic Properties launching an 82-dwelling development on Roydhouse Street.