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James Limnios says Perth is suffering from a land "famine".

Housing marketCommentsPremiumDeveloper makes big call amid Perth’s land ‘famine’

‘This shortage of lots held by developers comes during a time when the State is experiencing one of its worst housing crises on record,’ James Limnios says.

Kim Macdonald

Plans for the new OBH site in Cottesloe, by owner Stan Quinlivan.

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The West Australian exclusive
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OBH’s controversial $800m facelift hangs in the balance

The Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment and an estimated $800 million in apartment sales now looks uncertain as ballooning costs threaten the build.

Kim Macdonald

SDA housing Mount Lawley

Commercial propertyPremiumEnergy smart SDA housing in Mount Lawley a standout

The bar for specialist disability accommodation has been set high with new Mt Lawley development by Blackoak Capital Ventures launching as one of the most energy efficient in the State.

Kim Macdonald

Apartment residents may be unknowingly living in buildings where life-saving fire systems are broken, outdated or never tested.

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Shock fire safety findings about prominent CBD office tower

Despite mounting national concern over building safety, WA has no legal requirement for regular checks or reporting on fire protection systems.

John Flint

There are 27 new additions to Perth’s million-dollar club.

PropertyCommentsPremiumThe surprise new suburbs in Perth’s million-dollar club

A third of Perth — 34 per cent of all suburbs — now have a median house sale price of at least a million dollars. SEE THE FULL LIST.

Kim Macdonald

28 Station St Cottesloe

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumTime honoured western suburbs tradition on chopping block

If you live in the western suburbs, chances are that you’ve eaten at Wembley Food Court. But its days may be numbered.

Kim Macdonald

Mayor of City of Vincent Alison Xamon.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumVincent mayor wants East Perth concrete operators gone

Alison Xamon has unleashed an extraordinary spray against two inner city cement factories, saying its time for them ‘to be gone, once and for all’.

Kim Macdonald

Joondalup Gate has hit the market supplied

Commercial PropertyPremiumJoondalup site flipped with price already out of the gate

The sale price on Joondalup Gate has appeared weeks ahead of its settlement, with revelations the retail centre has sold for $79.1 million.

Kim Macdonald

I78 Georges Tce for sale

Square MetresCommentsPremiumSt Georges Terrace tower could be yours for less than $20m

Formerly known as Singapore Airlines House, the boutique office at 178 St Georges Terrace is one of very few city towers to hit the market this year.

Kim Macdonald

Gidgegannup property sells for $5.5million

PropertyCommentsPremiumConstruction billionaire’s widow snaps up Gidgegannup estate

A WA property expected to fetch $25 million has sold to the widow of the late billionaire for $5.5 million.

Kim Macdonald

The exterior of Garden Towers

Commercial PropertyCommentsFinbar dividend returns amid $1b development pipeline

Finbar plans to reduce joint venture projects to fully leverage its relationship with building company Hanssen

Kim Macdonald

Neighbours of the building formerly known as Fraser Suites in East Perth are protesting the State Government's plans to turn it into social housing.

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Homelessness is a test, even for those with a house

If you consider for a moment that we are not just a sack of cultivating wormfood, that life’s lessons have some greater meaning, then it seems the homeless got some doozies. But it’s a test for all us.

Kim Macdonald

More time has been given for the development of the Tawarri Hot Springs.

Development CommentsPremiumMajor update on luxury day spa set for Dalkeith foreshore

The wellness retreat and day spa won approval in 2023.

Harriet Flinn

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MBA appoints Matt Moran as new chief executive

A former Liberal election candidate has been appointed to the top job at a peak building body in WA.

Kim Macdonald

The Farm, Bunker Bay.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumFirestorm over $12m chalets plan near luxe Bunker Bay resort

A decision on whether to allow high-end chalets next to Bunker Bay resort may hang on whether the development is deemed bushfire-safe.

Kim Macdonald

Cotality revealed WA build costs increased the most in Australia — up 0.7 per cent over the June quarter.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumHow WA’s construction sector is holding back an RBA rate cut

Perth - we’re the problem... it’s us. The national inflation rate is heavily influenced by Perth’s construction inflation, which exceeds the national average

Kim Macdonald

Floreat Forum shopping centre. APIL Group

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumWhy tenants are steering well clear of Floreat Forum

The once-thriving and well-to-do shopping centre has lost its appeal, with nearly one in five shops now sitting empty, thanks partly to confusion over future development plans.

Kim Macdonald

More time has been given for the development of the Tawarri Hot Springs.

Square MetresPremiumSQM: Contested hot springs still on the boil in Nedlands

Sacked mayor Fiona Argyle will not be pleased with an extension for Tawarri Hot Springs.

Kim Macdonald and Sophie Gannon

Abacus Storage King owns and manages 206 self-storage spaces across Australia and New Zealand.

Commercial PropertyCommentsStorage giant Abacus Storage King gets $2b sweetened offer

Shares in self-storage giant Abacus Storage King are higher on Monday after receiving a sweetened $2.17 billion takeover offer from a consortium led by South African tycoon Nathan Kirsh.

Cheyanne Enciso

Those living in the precinct said they feared the price of their homes would plummet amid a rise in antisocial behaviour.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCarey in eight-hour Fraser Suites meeting with angry locals

The Housing Minister met with the disgruntled residents over 12 sessions between 10am to 6pm on Saturday to discuss the project and admitted he had received a ‘mixed’ response.

Jessica Evensen

140 St Georges Terrace Perth

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumChanging of the guard on city skyline

The writing is on the wall - or more precisely, on the roof, at the former AMP tower.

Kim Macdonald

Kinross shopping centre

SQMCommentsPremiumWorld’s best IGA in listed shopping centre

It is no exaggeration to say that IGA at Kinross Central — set in a newly listed neighbourhood shopping centre — is one of the best in the world.

Kim Macdonald

Neighbours of the building formerly known as Fraser Suites in East Perth are protesting the State Government's plans to turn it into social housing.

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NIMBYs fear not: Fraser Suites plan won’t tank unit prices

I’m not sure of the legality of removing amenities that were priced into the cost of apartments next to Fraser Suites. But it certainly does not pass the pub test.

Kim Macdonald

145 Barrack St Perth

Square MetresCommentsPremiumOld Perth hat shop could become newest CBD high-rise

A slice of Perth’s history has hit the market, with a listing that could reshape a significant site in the centre of the city.

Kim Macdonald