Property

BGC hotel assets on the market

20 Jun 2018

BGC Australia has kicked off its asset sale program with the listing of the recently completed Westin Perth and Aloft Perth hotels, along with an adjoining commercial office building in Rivervale, a CBD development site and a neighbouring food and beverage precinct.

Carabiner

Sandover Pinder to connect with clients as Carabiner

Katie McDonald

20 Jun 2018

After more than two decades as Sandover Pinder, the local architecture firm has changed its name to Carabiner – a rebrand its directors say better reflects the business as the link between clients’ needs and good design.

KordaMentha

Westpoint saga continues in courts

Mark Beyer

20 Jun 2018

In the latest article in our 25-year anniversary series, we look at the 2006 collapse of Norm Carey’s Westpoint group and the continuing legal battles.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Perth house prices continue to fall

Katie McDonald

19 Jun 2018

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Perth’s house prices are down on the last quarter, while the ANZ is forecasting further house price falls for the state in the next two years.

Construction tenders June 15 2018

Business News

15 Jun 2018

TendererProjectCloseSubmissionsADCO ConstructionsTreeby - Calleya Aspire clubhouse design and constructJun 29estperth@adcoconstruct.com.auADCO ConstructionsKwinana - bulk terminal design and const

Property Council of Australia

Perth plays catch-up on student accommodation

Katie McDonald

13 Jun 2018

The latest uptake of CBD-based projects could provide the shot in the arm Perth needs to boost international student numbers.

H&H Development Enterprises

Northam lifestyle village latest regional project

Mark Beyer

13 Jun 2018

Property developers Mike Hollett and Chris Harrison have gained backing from Wyllie Group for a 250-lot lifestyle village in Northam, adding to a string of projects collectively worth about $200 million in the shire.

WestStar Industrial

WestStar wins work at $9m development

Business News

12 Jun 2018

WestStar Industrial has secured a design and management contract for a mixed-use commercial property development in West Perth, while also announcing a $1 million capital raising.

Aussie

Perth house prices among nation's top since '93

Tayler Neale

12 Jun 2018

Perth house prices have increased 6.7 per cent per annum over the past 25 years, behind only Melbourne and Sydney, with southern suburb Leda among the country’s top performing in that time, according to a study released today.

Blackburne

Don’t knock it till you try it

Katie McDonald

11 Jun 2018

Community concern over mid- to high-density developments remains an ongoing challenge facing the state’s apartment developers.

Mirvac

Apartment sales up amid shift in density debate

Katie McDonald

11 Jun 2018

SPECIAL REPORT: Confidence is returning to the state’s apartment market, with developers seeking to boost their project pipelines. Click through to see our map with 30 apartments projects across Perth and our updated ranking of Property Developers.

Iris Residential

Development visions align

Katie McDonald

11 Jun 2018

SPECIAL REPORT: High-density residential developments are emerging alongside some of the state’s shopping centres, as owners seek to reposition their assets to offer more than just retail.

Norup + Wilson

Finance squeeze shifts focus

Katie McDonald

11 Jun 2018

SPECIAL REPORT: Developers are exploring alternative funding methods due to a tough property market and tight lending conditions.

City of Perth

Unlocking the city’s heritage potential

Katie McDonald

11 Jun 2018

A resurgence of heritage restoration has started to take shape across the CBD, with a number of initiatives aiming to boost renewal.

Consult Australia

Payment security issues prompt calls for overhaul

Katie McDonald

07 Jun 2018

The building and construction industry is assessing a number of options to improve its practices in the wake of company collapses and unpaid contractors.

Real Estate Institute of Western Australia

Reiwa tips stable property prices

Business News

07 Jun 2018

Perth house prices declined slightly last month, but are still up 1.1 per cent since February, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Curtin University

Curtin expands CBD footprint

Business News

07 Jun 2018

Curtin University has expanded its presence in the Perth CBD, after signing a lease agreement for the top floor of 137 St Georges Terrace.

Summit Homes Group

Summit’s $20m HQ a style hub for clients

Katie McDonald

07 Jun 2018

The state’s residential builders may have struggled through a slowdown in activity in recent years, but that hasn’t stopped Summit Homes Group from pushing ahead with its $20 million investment in a new headquarters and client hub.

Global Construction Services

GCS acquires 100% of subsidiary

Business News

05 Jun 2018

Global Construction Services has moved to full ownership of its fast-growing east coast subsidiary, Gallery Facades, through a scrip deal worth up to $11.3 million.

Asic bans Pilbara property developer

Tayler Neale

05 Jun 2018

Former Pilbara-focused property developer Veronica Macpherson has been permanently banned from providing financial services following an investigation by the corporate watchdog.