Claire Tyrrell

The peak body for the construction industry in WA has echoed calls for a dedicated building and construction visa pathway nationally.

Industry has welcomed the state government’s changes to the metropolitan region scheme, which aim to lessen the approvals burden on projects.

The price of a new block of land in Perth has hit $305,177, as a lack of supply continues to impact the market.

Woolworths’ development arm, Fabcot, is set to build the state’s first online Woolworths warehouse, following planning approval.

Tuan Sing Holdings is launching its Residence brand into Perth, bringing serviced apartments and short-stay accommodation to the former Hyatt site.

The $16 million, 10-storey proposal was assessed by a development panel today following its deferral in May.

Brett Mason spent 20 years at the helm of the construction giant.

The Nedlands property fund is raising capital to fund the transaction, estimated to be $35 million.

A CIMIC subsidiary has proposed a 1,311-room, six-storey accommodation village, valued at approximately $550 million.

The transaction brings the Subiaco-based syndicator’s funds under management to $960 million.

The city has continued to rise at a faster rate than any other capital, with a 2 per cent increase in CoreLogic’s index to a $773,335 median.

The city was one of three capitals to record an increase in office vacancy, with a 0.8 per cent rise in the last six months.

The property giant has leased 300,000sqm in FY24, including 120,000sqm in WA, via its industrial fund.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the inaugural year of Sterling Property.

Sterling Property looks back on its decision to form an independent agency a year on from the move.

The development includes 247 apartments across two towers and a retail and hospitality component.

The WA syndicator has purchased a Subiaco office building from two separate owners.

The treasurer told a property industry lunch she would not commit to an empty promise of reviewing property taxes.

The Henderson-based company has acquired an additional workshop after outgrowing its current facility.

The deputy premier has hailed the hybrid and timber structure as a sign of things to come.

The Buckeridge Group of Companies has relaunched its sales process, putting its cement division on the market.

The latest reports about the CFMEU have sparked calls from the state’s construction industry body for authorities to examine the negotiation processes for EBAs.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss moves in Perth's hotel sector.

Hotel operators mull the impact of the Hyatt’s sudden closure as well as their refurbishment programs.

Three Hesperia directors, including Adrian Fini, have launched a new business entity.

Western Australia is building more homes than last year, but the rate of completions is dropping.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about developers establishing a building arm.

Several developers have added construction divisions to their businesses, as fewer builders take on apartments.

Two West Perth offices have sold for a combined $4.96 million to separate buyers.

The Perth-based flexible workspace provider has announced it will expand its footprint into Sydney and Brisbane.

Subiaco-based QUBE Property Group plans to build a new industrial facility after is purchase of 4.5 hectares in Forrestdale for $6.82 million.

The WA-based land surveying company has joined forces with the Queensland company.