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The 23-storey proposed development is worth $120 million.

Commercial property CommentsPremiumSouth Perth’s $120m tower recommended for green light

A $120 million, 23-storey apartment complex in South Perth, featuring a mix of residential apartments, aged-care facility and a restaurant/cafe, is set to transform the local skyline.

Liam Murphy

The skateboarding community who use ‘the ledge’ at the Wool Stores are celebrating its preservation.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumWorld-famous skate ledge saved from refurbishment axe

The 100m-long ledge is a 24/7 skateboarding haven for locals and a must-visit in Perth for some of the sport’s biggest names, including Eric Koston and Mike Carroll. 

Caitlin Vinci

The national median dwelling price rose 0.3 per cent to $825,000 in April, after a rate cut. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Commercial PropertyPremiumRate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Australia's house prices continue to climb across every capital city after a recent interest rate cut, despite a slump in auction clearance rates.

Alex Mitchell

The PropTrack report said the rate of price growth was moderating in cities that have outperformed over the past year, such as Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth finally loses its property price crown to this city

First home buyers will be happy to hear that Perth is no longer the property leader of the past year.

Kim Macdonald

A builder, who asked not to be named, said much of the slowdown was due to overpaid tradies, who were not putting in the hours that they used to work.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumWA’s overpaid tradies now twice as slow, builder claims

Builders have called for a bigger intake of migrant tradies amid newly released data showing it takes twice as long to build a house now compared with five years ago.

Kim Macdonald

Analyst Tim Graham said the Perth lull was likely to be temporary, forecasting the market would get its ‘second wind; in 18 months to two years time. 

PropertyCommentsPremiumFirst-home buyers in Perth to hit a sweet spot in the market

First-home buyers have a temporary reprieve from Perth’s hot property market, with experts predicting a lull lasting 18 months to two years.

Kim Macdonald

St Bartholomew’s House has filed two development applications for buildings in East Perth.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumSights set on East Perth for two new development projects

Plans have been unveiled for purpose-built designs for vulnerable members of the WA community.

Sophie Gannon

Corflute signage for Liberal and Labor at the pre-poll voting centre at the Bentley Community Centre.

PropertyCommentsPremiumExperts claim mortgage stress won’t cause political backlash

If you thought the homeowners in the highest mortgage stress were ready to punish the government at the polls, you could be wrong, according to two key analysts.

Kim Macdonald

Port Hedland's Pier Hotel in 2012.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumNotorious Port Hedland pub to become public park

An iconic chapter of Port Hedland’s wild history is coming to a close, as BHP confirms it will demolish the notorious Pier Hotel — dubbed the ‘world’s toughest pub’ — to make way for a public park.

Madelin Hayes

Welshpool industrial land Wings Photographics Pty Ltd.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumIndustrial-sized problem facing Perth property market

More than half of Perth’s large-scale speculative developments built last year have been leased, as industrial vacancy in metropolitan Perth tightens to 2.5 per cent.

Kim Macdonald

In the 18 months to February this year, the combined value of 106 shopping centre assets increased 2.5 per cent — or $1.43b.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumSurprise retail boom not just about shopping

The paradox behind rising retail Real Estate Investment Trusts in Australia, where assets are growing despite online competition.

Kim Macdonald

Ashleigh and James Gimblett are currently renovating their Mount Pleasant home which is expected to be completed in September/October.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
PropertyCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Quest for space pushes renovations to billion-dollar market

West Australians are on a quest for more space in the family home, pushing the renovation sector to the brink of a billion dollar market.

Kim Macdonald

Disgruntled Inspired Homes customers on the builder's Hamilton Hill building site earlier this year. (From left) Johan and Martin Rodden, Natalie Price, Neil Church and David Daff.

ConstructionPremiumREVEALED: The massive sum collapsed builder owes creditors

The debts of collapsed home builder Inspired Property Group can now be revealed, two weeks after the business hit the wall.

Matt Mckenzie

The JDAP will decide if the apartments can be built on April 15.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumPlans for $38m apartments in Perth’s south despite concerns

A seven-storey apartment — plus a rooftop garden area for residents — will be built despite objections from the council over fears it could tarnish a cul-de-sac’s character.

Caitlin Vinci

The redevelopment of Banksia Grove Village will see new shops, a swim school, tavern, fast-food and a cafe with alfresco dining.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumNorthern suburbs shopping centre set for $22m redevelopment

The proposal for the redevelopment has officially been given the green light by State planning officials after ‘overwhelming support’ from the local community.

Liam Murphy

Artists’ impression of the Hancock Prospecting development awaiting approval in West Perth

BUSINESSPremiumHancock Prospecting unveils $250m West Perth HQ plans

Gina Rinehart’s company is seeking to build a trailblazing ‘work meets wellness’ business hub in West Perth under a $250 million development to be considered by planning authorities.

Kim Macdonald

Loreto School has sold

Square MetresCommentsPremiumNedlands convent site set to be home for seniors

A 1.8 hectare former school site in Nedlands, with a heritage listed convent, has been sold to an aged-care provider in one of the big property deals of the week

Kim Macdonald

Sydney Charlies Quarter

RetailCommentsPremiumRetailers sought for major new West Perth shopping complex

Markets may be in chaos but shoppers are still spending, with Knight Frank predicting mortgage holders will hit the shops with interest rates drop.

Kim Macdonald

Perth’s rental pain is not over with prices jumping about $15 in the past three months, taking the median weekly rent to a whopping $710, according to CoreLogic. 

PropertyCommentsPremiumGrim prediction for Perth’s rent prices in 2025

A new CoreLogic report has revealed the city’s rental pain is not over.

Kim Macdonald

the annual rise in construction costs has jumped 2.9 per cent over the 12 months to March 2025. 

ConstructionCommentsPremiumIndustry hangs on for construction cost fallout

Chinese building supplies are set to become cheaper after losing US markets, but will currency changes wipe out the benefit for local customers?

Kim Macdonald

The policies from both Labor and the Liberals aren’t supported by Real Estate Institute’s WA president.

PropertyCommentsPremiumEconomists warn Lib, Labor housing pledges come with risks

Any savings made by young home buyers as part of new housing pledges committed by both major parties would be counteracted by price hikes across the country, analysts say. 

Kim Macdonald

Brad and Dani Jones sell their Applecross home

House That!CommentsPremiumSoccer great Brad Jones scores on house sale

Soccer superstar Brad Jones and wife Dani have sold their Applecross home for $6 million, netting the highest property price of the week in Perth.

Kim Macdonald

Transport Minister and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti will launch the new Metronet Ellenbrook Train Station this Sunday. Exterior view of the station. Kelsey Reid

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Metronet suburbs to see best jump in house prices

New Metronet suburbs have had a mixed bag of property fortunes, with some outperforming while others lag neighbours who do not have a new train station on their doorstep.

Kim Macdonald

The global tariff wars have sparked speculation of a 0.5 per cent cut to interest rates as early as next month, followed by more later in the year. 

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumWhy commercial property is unlikely winner in trade wars

Perth’s commercial property market could sustain a double-digit increase in value as a result of a one per cent drop in interest rates during the tariff wars, according to one of Perth’s biggest investors.

Kim Macdonald