Emily Piesse

Stockland gets Craigie school contract

Property group Stockland has been announced as the government’s preferred joint venture partner for the redevelopment of the Craigie High School site, the fourth high school site redevelopment in Perth since 2005.

19 Mar 2008

Review targets 30-year plan

The Town of Cambridge will become the latest western suburbs council to propose high-density residential development close to a main commercial strip, as it prepares a review of its town planning scheme intended to revitalise Cambridge Street.

19 Mar 2008

High End Fashion Follows the Money

As Tiffany & Co prepares to take up residence on King Street in the city and a number of other luxury brands sign leases along the retail strip, several projects under construction in the CBD are attracting national and international brands.

19 Mar 2008

Synergy refurb ticks green boxes

It may be some time before a green-star building rating is mandatory for developers, but a number of businesses are getting ahead of the game and refurbishing their offices using green design principl

19 Mar 2008

Mixed-use plan in Subi

Subiaco-based property syndicator, Australasian Property Investments Pty Ltd, is preparing to move ahead with a major mixeduse development in Subi Centro, having settled its $20.4 million acquisition of the site formerly owned by refrigeration company Arc

19 Mar 2008

Developing debate on city design

Recently released images of Multiplex’s planned City Square tower, future home of BHP Billiton, have prompted debate on the future direction of building design in Perth.Some high-profile support for t

19 Mar 2008

Pub owners to hold stock

Western Australia’s pubs market is expected to perform strongly in the medium term, although fewer sales are expected in 2008 as owners hold on to valuable stock, according to a report from CB Richard Ellis.

12 Mar 2008

Financial Services

Airport, Belmont lead suburban drive P R

Supply of stock in Perth’s suburban office market may nearly double that of West Perth’s over the next four years, according to research from property agency Knight Frank.

12 Mar 2008

Changes sought to 457 visa program

Ongoing concerns with the temporary 457 visa program have prompted the Australian Mines and Metals Association to submit a report to the federal government requesting a number of changes.

12 Mar 2008

Fresh take on Highgate

A series of developments planned for Lord Street in Perth, near Members Equity Stadium, are the first steps towards what developers and the Town of Vincent hope will be a renewal of the area.

27 Feb 2008

Northbridge precinct develops nicely

As the first stages of the Northbridge Link project get under way, a number of developments in the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s New Northbridge precinct and surrounds are due for completion in the next 12 months.

27 Feb 2008

Housing starts to fall during ’07-’08 – HIA

Figures released last week by the Housing Industry Association indicate the residential market in Western Australia will continue to face challenges in 2008.

27 Feb 2008

Financial Services

Correction not over

The state’s property market is likely to experience continued growth in 2008, although performance in the residential sector is likely to be mixed, according to the Hegney Property Group’s outlook report.

27 Feb 2008

Office rent rise suits owners

As office rents in Perth continue to climb, property owners are more likely to retain their assets to capitalise on growth, although the full effects of recent stock market volatility and rising interest rates are yet to be realised, according to property

20 Feb 2008

Consultation urged on foreshore plan

Amid the voices of support for the state government’s recently announced plan to redevelop Perth’s foreshore, concerns remain about the delivery of the project.

20 Feb 2008

Mining sector lifts regional growth

The residential property market in regional Western Australia returned a mixed performance in the last quarter of 2007, with strong growth in mining towns and low or negative growth closer to Perth, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Austra

20 Feb 2008

West Perth movement

The West Perth office market may be effectively full, but a series of small developments in the area, and at the west end of the city, will help to ease supply in the next year.

20 Feb 2008

Portable housing in demand

Portable housing manufacturers, Fleetwood Corporation Ltd and Nomad Building Solutions Ltd, have posted strong growth in profits for the half year to December 31, boosted by demand from the resources sector.

20 Feb 2008

Bringing the city’s laneways to life