Property

Retirement property group Ingenia Communities has expanded its presence in the Peel region, announcing the off-market purchase of a 44-unit rental village in Mandurah for $2.8 million.

First home buyers who jointly purchase a property with a private company are still eligible for the state government's First Home Owners Grant, in light of a ruling by the State Administrative Trib

The Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle will be “freshened” through minor renovations as property syndicator and developer Primewest is set to officially become the owner of the iconic building tomorrow.

The number of detached homes sold in WA in November fell nearly 7 per cent, bucking the national trend.

Activity in Western Australia's property market is increasing, particularly in applications by owners wanting to subdivide their land, Landgate says.

Building and construction giant BGC has been nominated by the state government to develop a hotel at the former FESA House on Hay Street.

Apartments developer Finbar is preparing expanded plans for the Springs Rivervale redevelopment area, after acquiring three vacant sites for $9.35 million.

The state government has awarded the $200 million managing construction contract for the Elizabeth Quay inlet to a joint venture between Leighton Contractors and Broad Construction Services.

PLANS for the overhaul of Karratha's central business district are progressing with development applications lodged and more state funds allocated to revitalisation projects.

CONSTRUCTION of nearly 100,000 square metres of office space is under way in Perth's near-city suburbs, with the start of work on a 15,000sqm complex in Herdsman Business Park.

Property developer Finbar has launched a $140 million apartments plan for five adjoining lots it just acquired in Subiaco.

Takeover target Australand says it has not received an approach from property giant Mirvac about a potential merger.

The state government is expecting patrons to get to its new multi-purpose stadium at Burswood on their own two feet or via bus or train - but not by car - under a public transport plan that takes t

The property industry has urged the state government to not follow the lead of eastern states governments and continue offering the first home owners' grant universally in Western Australia.

Australand has rejected an offer from fellow property company GPT Group for its commercial and industrial and investment property portfolio.

The City Of Perth has moved to encourage more inner-city residential development, passing an amendment to its planning schemes to allow for more dense development.

Perth-based builder Esslemont Cockram has won a $21 million contract to construct a new mental health unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Former Tourism Western Australia chief executive Richard Muirhead has been appointed chair of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, replacing inaugural chair Eric Lumsden who was in the role fo

Former Compass Hotels Group chief executive Bryan Northcote has pleaded guilty to three charges of breaching the Corporations Act.

Australian property prices are tipped to rise in 2013 as increased affordability and interest rate cuts encourage buyers into the market.

THE Coolbellup Hotel is set to become the latest local watering hole consigned to the history books, with the owners of the pub planning to construct a $40 million apartments project in its place.

THE total value of major shopping centre upgrades either under way or announced in Perth this year has reached nearly $1 billion.

THE State Administrative Tribunal has ruled that being convicted of breaching the Fair Trading Act and being charged by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is not sufficient reason

Development giant Mirvac has advanced its plans for the Karratha town centre, saying it will submit its development application with the Shire of Roebourne before Christmas.

Property company GPT Group has made a bid for Australand's commercial and industrial and investment property portfolio.

AMP Capital has announced a $105 million redevelopment of the Ocean Keys Shopping Centre at Clarkson, after appointing Built Environs as builder of the project.

Port Hedland's Walkabout Hotel is set to undergo a $20 million, three stage redevelopment, which will upgrade hotel facilities and provide budget accommodation targeting both the industrial and tou

A RECENT upswing in buying activity, driven to a large extent by high rents and a tight market, couldn't have come at a more opportune time for mid-tier builder Psaros, which is preparing for the l

Perth is Australia's second fastest growing city, behind only the Gold Coast, but the new housing sector is not keeping up with demand, according to a new report.

A sharp fall in building approvals is another sign the Reserve Bank of Australia should cut the cash rate at its monthly board meeting.

Perth housing was the standout performer among major capital cities in November, with values rising 1 per cent over the month, new research says.

Former Rockingham mortgage broker Mark Booty has been permanently banned from providing financial services or engaging in credit activities by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.