Property

Industry groups are hoping the March 3 date to reopen Western Australia's borders will resolve skills shortages and provide certainty for businesses.

Leading independent economist Jonathan Pain says he expects at least four interest rate rises within this calendar year, as monetary policy normalises.

The state government has unveiled plans to transform Highgate's abandoned Stirling Towers into a build-to-rent development, one of 12 sites to be released for housing projects.

A leading Perth architect says more could be done to activate unused spaces in Perth.

The property developer recorded a record level of pre-sales across its national portfolio.

Westbridge has secured key tenant Sealanes for its Palmyra industrial asset bought for $5.34 million.

Prominent Perth real estate agent Vivien Yap has launched legal action over threats allegedly made to disrupt her business and cause her "pain and suffering".

The development will include 742 dwellings, including 100 affordable housing units, across four towers of up to 36 storeys, retail and entertainment districts.

ANZ has forecast house price growth to slow as mortgage rates climb in 2022, but says most households are well-placed to weather tighter financial conditions.

The $8 million purchase of the 47-hectare Brookfield Estate was the developer's first in WA.

One of WA's largest affordable housing providers has submitted plans for an eight-storey apartment complex.

DevelopWise has lodged plans to build a second $20 million apartment block in Mount Pleasant, but the City of Melville has pushed for it to be refused.

Westbridge Funds Management has added a 55,723 square metre site in Welshpool to its portfolio, acquiring the industrial asset for $37 million.

The sector overtook residential as the sector most likely to grow in Western Australia in 2022.

Synergy has selected a buyer for the old South Fremantle Power Station, but won't reveal who.

Jarra Property has shored up its development pipeline by offloading some of its assets.

The developer is seeking community input before submitting its plans for the vacant site.

Cath Hart is leaving her position as WA executive director at the Housing Industry Association and joining REIWA as chief executive.

The 11,000 square metre Belmont property once occupied by collapsed building company Pindan is up for sale, one of several assets to hit the market.

WA has recorded one of the largest annual construction cost spikes in the nation, with rising materials costs and supply chain disruptions predicted to continue.

Recent challenges in property development have put urban infill back in the spotlight.

A local investor purchased the 1.14-hectare site from Eames & Associates.

The property developer said health should be the primary concern.

Australia's construction industry suffered a slump over December and January due to the impact of the Omicron variant, continuing the sector's volatile run over the past six months.

Industry experts say the 2 per cent drop in office vacancy reflects the growth of the state's economy during COVID.

Chinese developer 3 Oceans has withdrawn its development application for a skyscraper on Scarborough's beachfront amid unrelenting community concern.

A private east coast investor has bought the Humich Canning Vale Portfolio in a $14.85 million deal.

The 5.6-hectare site, previously owned by CY O'Connor's descendants, will be developed into 85 residential lots and public open space.

Cbus Super is set to acquire a sizeable stake in Jandakot Airport as part of a new joint venture with existing owner Dexus.

Perth home values lifted 0.6 per cent in the first month of 2022, marking the highest monthly increase since May last year to take the average median house price to $531,243.

Richard Cash is the new face of Colliers International in Perth.

The Mortlock Brothers Building and a Hay Street mall retail property are up for sale.