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Property 24 Jun 2026

$240m Hillarys project approved

A state planning body has approved an apartment plan near Hillarys boat harbour, despite the proposal attracting some community opposition.

Renders of Locus Property's proposed Hillarys development. Images: Hames Sharley.

Property 08 Jan 2026

Locus flags $240m Hillarys build

Cottesloe-based Locus has submitted its proposal to build an apartment complex near Hillarys boat harbour, with an estimated end value of $240 million.

Property 17 Sep 2025

Retail numbers buoy investors

Economic conditions are paving the way for the retail property sector to become a preferred asset class for investors.

Deals 02 Apr 2025

Alkimos Shopping Centre sold for $30m

Locus Property Group and Security Capital Australia entered a joint venture to purchase the property.

Property 14 Nov 2024

Locus unveils $80m Sorrento plan

The developer is planning to bring a seven level, 83-dwelling apartment building to a site near Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Property 27 Mar 2024

Locus’ $38m Freo townhouses approved

It was a case of third time lucky for Locus Development Group after an assessment panel approved its redesigned Fremantle townhouses that were estimated to cost $38 million.

Property 25 Jan 2024

Locus with $17m Hillarys play

The Subiaco-based developer has bought two lots that were held by the Roche family for several decades.

Property 19 Oct 2023

Locus buys Stirling site

The $2.7 million acquisition paves the way for a 22-townhouse project.

Property 10 Oct 2023

Finding value is a waiting game

Property funds are navigating economic headwinds to deliver returns to their investors.

Property 06 Sep 2023

Locus adds to Freo portfolio

The Subiaco-based developer is looking to resubmit its Fremantle proposal, after purchasing the site adjacent to its existing landholding.

Property 21 Jun 2023

Freo townhouses refused again

A planning pathway has been criticised after a $21.5 million townhouse development proposal was unanimously knocked back by an assessment panel for the second time.

Property 24 Nov 2022

Freo townhouse plan refused

Locus Development Group's $21.5 million plan to develop 56 townhouses in Fremantle's Knutsford precinct has been unanimously refused at a JDAP meeting.