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Striking a balance for housing needs
The West Australian There’s a sweet spot between infill and sprawl Tanya Steinbeck Having “housing choice” suggests freedom to choose between several options. But as anyone in WA looking to buy or rent a home…
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in August in unanimous decision
ABC News The Reserve Bank has delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025, with a 0.25 percentage point reduction at its August board meeting. That takes the cash rate to 3.6 per cent for…
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Ease the carpark squeeze
The Sunday Times Oliver Lane Motorists could soon find themselves with a little extra space in one of the most frustrating places — carparks. Officials are mulling an increase to the standard size of Australia’s…
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Affordable dwellings a drawcard
Business News A raft of recent state and federal initiatives has spurred interest in government-subsidised housing stock among developers facing challenging market conditions. Escalating build costs and a lack of available builders mean developers are…
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Premier highlights need for change in building sector
Business News The Premier says Perth needs to move away from its reliance on urban sprawl, while emphasising the importance of densification in regional Western Australia. Speaking at an Association of Consulting Architects event, Roger…
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Apartment starts at a low point
Business News High construction costs and skills shortages are continuing to impact Perth’s new apartment market, with just 19 per cent of projects approved since 2020 under construction. Urbis’ recent Apartment Essentials data shows that…
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Perth’s soaring land prices show few signs of slowing down
Australian Property Investor Perth property buyers continue to seek new land purchases but are finding it increasingly difficult to access a limited market. The latest figures from UDIA WA’s March 2025 quarter Urban Development Index…
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Former Premier Colin Barnett’s Quay to success
The West Australian Former premier Colin Barnett has deemed Elizabeth Quay a success nine years after opening it, but has warned against spending too much money on a revamped waterfront convention centre. While EQ is…
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Flexibility needed on enviro offsets
Business News Environmental offsets have become increasingly difficult for property developers. Darren Walsh was echoing the sentiment of the state’s property industry when he said environmental offsets were becoming the most difficult part of the…