Sandra Brewer

Property players have joined forces to deliver more targeted advocacy, with the Town of Cambridge first up in the group's sights over a policy that limits interaction between developers and staff.

A new public primary school set to be built at Queens Gardens car park marks the latest in a growing list of projects lined up for East Perth.

Property groups say the Federal Government’s changes to managed investment trust taxes will encourage more build-to-rent developments.

The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.

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.

From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier’s leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.

A Property Council study into transit-oriented housing has identified Bayswater as the only Metronet station precinct ripe for development, with an emphasis on high-value areas.

Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.

Federal politicians and the Property Council say a $1 billion fund for consumers to make their homes more energy efficient will have a high take-up.

The state government’s $80 million infrastructure fund is being rolled out to help apartment developers pay for utility connections on their sites.

A petition against the imminent rollout of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws has attracted more than 27,000 signatures, but the government is holding firm on a July 1 implementation date.

Developers and government are exploring what needs to occur for apartments to stack up in suburbs adjacent to Metronet stations.

Industry groups have welcomed the state government’s interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia.

The property industry expects WA to have the highest volume of forward works and house price growth in the next 12 months, a recent survey revealed.

Property Council figures show a 0.2 per cent lift in Perth’s office vacancy to 15.9 per cent, the second highest in the country but amid an influx of new supply.

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.

Legislative changes which could facilitate the government’s proposed payment for a swimming pool at the WACA Ground from the Perth Parking Levy have been introduced to parliament.

WA is falling short on student accommodation options, as experts look for solutions.

The main players pin hopes on pent-up demand for new stock, as interest rates stabilise and buyers begin to accept higher prices.

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

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

Rita Saffioti said planning reform was akin to cutting taxes, when drawn on whether the government would abolish the foreign buyer surcharge.

Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government’s major planning shake-up.

Western Australian projects and developers have been recognised at a state industry awards, including Adrian Fini being named Property Leader of the Year.

WA's apartment sector has become embroiled in an aggressive campaign led by consumer advocate Samantha Reece as she has ramped up her drive for mandatory construction inspections.

Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer has confirmed months of speculation by announcing she will challenge David Honey for Liberal preselection in the Cottesloe seat ahead of the 2025 state election.

A flood of east coast investment in WA housing has reignited the debate about foreign buyers.

The race for state and federal Liberal Party preselection is beginning to heat up, as some high-profile names flag their interest ahead of two party-defining ballots in 2025.

The Liberal candidacy race in Cottesloe appears to be ramping up, with David Honey using social media to campaign against development reform previously supported by rival Sandra Brewer.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BGC results; home building incentives; housing price hikes; Rio royalty payments; Harvest Road's loss; all the action in lithium; Satterley's LWP deal and Cottesloe preselection.

Tributes have poured in for the founder of national construction company Georgiou Group, who has died aged 88.

The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.

Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.

Nicola Brischetto is set to replace Sandra Brewer as the head of the organisation in WA.

A WA Liberal state government would put $10 million toward a council-backed plan to redevelop Cottesloe’s ailing beachside amenities.

OPINION: Somewhere between doing nothing and allowing a free-for-all, there is a way to make apartment developments work well.

The Liberal Party’s pick to represent the western suburbs, Sandra Brewer, has an ambitious long-term project in mind.

First-term MP Sandra Brewer will take on the responsibility of holding the WA government’s spending to account as the state’s shadow treasurer.

Rita Saffioti has launched a spirited defence of the $13 billion Metronet rail program her government has overseen since 2017, following sustained opposition criticism over patronage.

The state opposition has accused the WA government of rushing into its next budget, after it revealed it would hand down the next set of financial numbers on June 19.