Paul Blackburne

Apartments developer Paul Blackburne says football’s move from Subiaco Oval to Optus Stadium can only be positive for the near-city suburb.

Blackburne has added to its upcoming project pipeline in Perth’s blue-chip suburbs, after acquiring a prominent site on Stirling Highway from aged care provider Amana Living.

Off-the-plan apartment buyers in Western Australia will receive a 75 per cent rebate on stamp duty for the next two years, capped at $50,000, under a stimulus package unveiled by the state government today that has been roundly welcomed by the development industry.

Subiaco’s apartments market is running hot, with Blackburne racking up rapid sales success at its $280 million One Subiaco development and boutique developer Celtic Properties launching an 82-dwelling development on Roydhouse Street.

An emerging battle for the future of WA’s energy industry and efforts to revive Perth’s street precincts have been among the defining themes of 2019.

A series of large-scale residential and commercial projects are expected to get under way in Perth this year with a development pipeline nearing $2 billion in value.

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Paul Blackburne’s unwavering belief that Perth needs more apartments has been validated by the growth of his company into one of the city’s most prolific developers.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

Western Australia’s property developers hope the physical isolation that has helped mitigate the worst of COVID-19 in this state will also insulate the local apartment market from a contagion of a different kind.

Property developers and industry groups say the state government’s move to extend the stamp duty rebate is a step in the right direction, but hope further reform will remain on the agenda.

Property developer Paul Blackburne has unveiled a $300 million plan to redevelop the former Sundowner Centre on Stirling Highway into 245 apartments with parks and cafes open to the local community.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth’s western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

Paul Blackburne’s $300 million proposal to redevelop a site on Stirling Highway into a 245-apartment development has been given the green light.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex to build its One Subiaco development on the former Pavilion Markets site, with 80 per cent of apartments already sold.

Premier Mark McGowan today hailed the start of construction of Blackburne’s $280 million ONE Subiaco project as the first stage of the suburb’s transformation.

Subiaco is set for resurgence, but it will take a coordinated approach from landlords, developers and council to take full advantage of its more than $500 million pipeline.

Some of the state’s property leaders share their predictions for the year ahead.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex as the builder for its $350 million western suburbs apartment project, The Grove Residences.

Blackburne Property group has appointed BGC to build its $75 million East Village project, located adjacent to the $800 million redevelopment of Karrinyup Shopping centre.

Developers are pushing ahead with apartment projects, despite uncertainty clouding construction costs.

Industry and government are using planning initiatives and design to take the heat out of infill development in Perth’s suburbs.

Soaring valuations for tech companies and mining stocks have brought major shifts in this year’s list of WA wealth creators.

The Town of Claremont supports a reduction in dwellings at the western suburbs development, where buyers are asking for bigger apartments.

Changes include revisions to the colour scheme that drew criticism from a state design review panel.

Apartment developers take a risk when they commit to a build, but in some areas the road to construction is rockier than others.

The developer is moving its headquarters after almost two decades in West Perth.

The developer is set to build a scaled back version of AMP-managed Karrinyup West apartments.

Apartment sales in Perth seem to remain strong as developer Blackburne boasts only three vacant penthouses out of its 236 apartments at its One Subiaco development.

A redesign of the Karrinyup West apartments did little to sway Stirling councillors who stood firm in their opposition to the $390 million development.

Apartment developers are facing increasing costs amid tightening margins and constrained supply.

Perth apartment developer Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.

The developer expects to unveil plans for the Ocean Village Shopping Centre site, formerly owned by a Pindan-connected entity, by the end of this year.

Paul Blackburne was among the standouts at the recent Australian Apartment Advocacy awards.

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

Developers including Paul Blackburne have spoken out about the state’s planning system in light of low housing supply.

Paul Blackburne says developers who rely on investors could end up in trouble.

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

The number of apartments reaching completion in 2024 will be up on previous years, but concerns remain for future supply.

The Town of Cambridge is recommending the peak planning body refuse Blackburne’s plan to turn the Ocean Village Shopping Centre into an apartment and retail complex.