Property

Western Australia recorded the largest improvement in building approvals of all states, underpinned by government stimulus measures and first homebuyer demand.

Subiaco-based FIRM Construction has secured the works to design and build a 10-storey apartment block opposite Carousel Shopping Centre.

The couple behind a luxury tourism company and former pro surfer Taj Burrow are among the buyers recently snapping up property in the state's south west.

Perth's residential rentals hit their highest asking price in five years over the December quarter, as available properties continued to dwindle in what has quickly become a landlords' market.

Following years of setbacks and delays, earthworks have started at Finbar's Civic Heart project in South Perth.

The Parmelia Hilton Perth will reopen next month, following a 10-month refurbishment featuring touchless technology and a new thoroughfare to Brookfield Place.

Within three months of completing a $3 million refurbishment, Stirling Capital's 1960s West Perth office is fully leased.

Multinational retailer Zara and cosmetics chain Sephora are among the latest tenants announced as part of the $800 million Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment.

Georgiou Capital has been chosen as the preferred proponent to redevelop and buy the Landgate building in Midland, under the state government's Market-led Proposals Policy.

The state government and property development giant Pivot Group are forging ahead with plans for a $30m office building in West Perth to accommodate parliamentary staff.

Sharemarket-listed The Agency Group voted this week to issue $5 million in convertible notes to the private company of racing identity Bob Peters.

Bassendean-based Roshana Care Group has lodged plans for a 120-bed aged care facility in Victoria Park, adding to the care provider's substantial list of new projects.

The City of Perth has recommended GDI Property Group's timber-steel hybrid office complex proposal for approval, when the assessment panel meets later this month.

A $190 million plan to transform Midland's CBD is beginning to take shape, with a key component of the Midland Oval Redevelopment Precinct given the green light.

City of Joondalup, Perron Group, Sandfire Resources and Water Corporation have made significant appointments over the holiday season.

Industry forecasts expect Perth's housing market to continue to perform in 2021, anticipating price gains of close to 10 per cent.

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

Property leaders shed some light on the residential and commercial markets' performance during 2020 and what they expect for the year ahead.

Floors of a Hay Street building left empty for 35 years will be revitalised as Hames Sharley's new corporate headquarters.

The construction industry in Western Australia is booming.

Cockburn Cement owner Adbri has announced it is moving forward with a $199 million investment to consolidate its cement operations into one facility.

Australian Development Capital plans to redevelop the Mosman Heights neighbourhood centre into a residential, wellness and entertainment precinct.

Laing O'Rourke, Verse Group and landscape architect Aspect Studio are among the latest businesses to shift to new offices along St Georges Terrace.

The state government will expand its Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme, with unspent grant funding to be repurposed to pay 75 per cent of rent arrears to landlords.

BGC Australia's move to acquire Midland Brick has been given the all clear by the consumer watchdog.

An emerging property development model could help refresh more dilapidated apartment buildings around Perth.

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.

Mustera Property Group has announced plans to launch its $88 million Forbes Residences project in Applecross to the market in January 2021.

A proposal for purpose-built student accommodation near Curtin University is one of the latest to be submitted under the State Development Assessment Unit.

The updated WA ‘rich list' shows the state's iron ore magnates are moving far ahead of people who made their money in other industries.

Perth's residential rental vacancy rate has hit a record low, while new home sales across the country have reached a decade high.

One of the state's most successful property developers could have chosen a career in the rag trade.