Michael McGowan

An increase to the Keystart price limits to home values of $560,000 has been welcomed by industry.

Another planning policy to boost infill in the housing market has been introduced with the state government set to implement quality controls for medium density developments.

It might seem ambitious for a new business to promise to build homes for 84 customers. But that’s exactly what one salesperson did in a single month in 2020.

Libby Mettam has slammed Western Power for slowing down housing developments following a blowout in the waiting time for grid connections.

Troubles for Modco Residential highlight some big issues in the building industry.

The state government will invest $511 million to tackle the housing crisis as part of the upcoming Western Australian budget, including building 700 new homes.

Broader praise for Western Australia's ‘ironclad budget’ has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state's investment appeal and diversify the economy.

Western Australia continues to record a strong recovery in new homes sales, despite a decrease in overall national sales and building approvals, a new HIA report reveals.

Business News has won five major accolades at the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ awards announced in the US on Monday.

There’s growing interest in alternative building practices and methods during the state’s housing shortage.

The volume of houses and units approved reached 994 in WA last month, as approvals fall to levels not seen since the 1980s.

Recent data shows a 5 per cent increase in the number of homes completed in WA in the March quarter.

The state government sign-off will allow for up to 1,000 apartments to be built on the historic Subiaco precinct.

The state government has flagged a reversal of recently announced medium density planning reforms, with many single dwellings to be excluded and other changes to be deferred.

A planning policy over residential property in some western suburbs has led to multiple tribunal disputes.

A rise in failed builders has led to more indemnity claims, but taking on the stalled work can be fraught.

The Dale Alcock-led group has started on more home builds than any other WA builder, while BGC has seen a dramatic drop in home starts.

The state government has expanded the stamp duty rebate to apartments under construction, in a bid to bolster supply.

The homebuilding sector has a strong outlook, but there are still challenges to overcome.

WA leads the nation in the rate of increase in housing and unit approvals, with an 11 per cent uptick in October.

The building industry will be required to undertake mandatory inspections of high-rise apartments and commercial buildings from 2026, in the most significant industry reform in more than a decade.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti is confident a $10 million government loan package designed to free up hundreds of WA homes “stranded” in the building process will not interrupt the housing market.

An increase in the rate of home completions could signify a new start in the market, the Housing Industry Association claims.

Property industry groups have backed the state government’s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.

A shortage of existing housing stock is one reason behind the uptick in renovation activity.

The head of the Housing Industry Association in WA says the state is in a good position to smooth its peaks and troughs.

WA has reported its second lowest dwelling starts since records began in 1969, but housing completions are improving.

Perth builders are increasingly embracing alternative construction methods.

The state government has committed $843 million for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives in the upcoming 2024-25 budget.

Resources royalty reliance and a lack of action on payroll tax were among the key observations from business groups digesting today’s state budget – the first from Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

The state has the highest increase in dwelling approvals of any state, as the nation bounces back from decade-low levels of home building.

The state government has upped the property price and income limits for its Keystart home loans, a move widely welcomed by industry stakeholders.

The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre says there should be more incentives for workers in the building and construction industry if WA is to meet it housing targets.

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

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

The construction industry has welcomed an extension of a subsidy program that attracts skilled workers to the sector.

Homebuilders are tackling challenges head on in a bid to meet a growing demand for housing.

ABS data shows new home approvals in WA defied national trends in November.

The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

Dwelling commencements are improving, but still have a long way to go to meet federal government targets.