Paige Walker

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SPECIAL REPORT: Battered by the biggest downturn to hit the property sector in decades, WA land developers remain in survival mode as they await an expected recovery.

National developer Mirvac is spearheading a push for more affordable housing product in Western Australia, with initiatives designed to provide a stepping stone to home ownership and reduce ongoing living costs.

ASX-listed developer Mirvac is shifting its focus to the Burswood Peninsula as its $350 million Beachside Leighton precinct reaches the final stages, with the company’s fourth residential building at the coastal enclave having recently topped out.

Developers are pushing ahead with plans for new projects, hoping recent government initiatives aimed at stimulating the sector will help cushion any further COVID and economic blows.

Mirvac Group has completed its 104-apartment development, Compass, the final stage of its circa $350 million Latitude Leighton Beach infill precinct.

A 12-month housing affordability experiment has been launched at Mirvac’s Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs, to better understand the potential cost savings of energy-efficient homes.

Mirvac executive Paige Walker has been appointed president of the Property Council of Australia’s Western Australia chapter.

Perth’s urban areas continue to face green canopy loss despite growing awareness of the upside trees can deliver residential projects.

Mirvac’s $52.5 million eight-storey Burswood apartment complex, forming part of its 17-hectare Peninsula precinct, has received development approval.

The property group’s development of the big Peninsula site has shifted during its two decades of ownership.

Ms Walker is leaving Mirvac Group to join the Andrew and Nicola Forrest run property company in July, while current Fiveight head John Meredith will step into a head of investment role.

The new Fiveight chief is getting a handle on the Forrest empire’s diverse range of property assets.

The state’s environment minister has approved a proposal by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's investment vehicle, Tattarang, for an $85 million redevelopment of the Exmouth Lighthouse Caravan Park.

Fiveight and Perth Festival have partnered up to deliver two free art events at Carillon City as part of the festival’s 2024 season, which starts today.

Businesswoman and mentor Tory Archbold has told a group of Perth business identities not to be afraid to be themselves.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Fiveight will reconsider its options over the Indiana Teahouse redevelopment after Cottesloe council opposed the proposal.

Fiveight has submitted its $400 million-plus proposal to redevelop Perth’s Carillon City, two and a half years on from purchasing the building.