Property development
Hopes pinned on pre-fab homes as building pipeline hits $213 billion
A blowout in construction costs since the pandemic continues to weigh on building costs. The government hopes pre-fab homes might ease price pressures.
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
Latest
‘Demolition by neglect’: This 174-year-old building is supposed to be restored. So far, nothing has been done.
A historic Melbourne building is deteriorating, with its owner yet to face penalties. Experts warn gaps in heritage laws leave history at risk of demolition.
- by Clay Lucas
Exclusive
Planning
Up to 100 housing developments to be sent on approval fast-track
A new housing authority bypassing local councils will start taking applications from developers within weeks and could shave a year off assessment times.
- by Megan Gorrey
Opinion
Inside China
China is already in deep trouble. Trump will make things worse
China is considering a range of ideas to fix its economic mess. It may have to take more radical and painful measures if Donald Trump starts a new trade war.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
What will Perth’s property market do in 2025? Five experts consult their crystal balls
As we close out 2024, there is an end-of-cycle tearaway boom under way, so what does that mean for house prices in the new year?
- by Sarah Brookes
This fraudster was a VIP at Crown and Star. Now the casinos face a $70 million lawsuit
When one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes collapsed, the money trail led to the casinos. Now Crown and Star could face a courtroom showdown with dudded investors.
- by Carla Jaeger and Sherryn Groch
Exclusive
State Parliament
New regulator calls out ‘bare minimum’ culture in construction industry
In his first interview, new Building Commissioner James Sherrard says defects in NSW builds are affecting consumer confidence and housing supply.
- by Max Maddison
Nicheliving owes state $600,000 in unpaid payroll tax: premier
Cook made the revelation the same day the opposition referred the company to the corporate watchdog over concerns two of its business entities had traded insolvent for up to two years.
- by Hamish Hastie
Slab to lock-up in four days: Are quick-build homes the way of Perth’s future?
From commercial use to residential, pre-made homes are aiming to revolutionise the housing construction industry.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Planning tick for bigger complex of ‘affordable’ units in affluent Perth suburb
An apartment building in Nedlands has been successful in its bid to boost unit numbers by more than a third.
- by Claire Ottaviano
One road, two councils: The very different outcomes for lower north shore apartment blocks
The state government has approved a 43-storey apartment building on the Pacific Highway. On the other side of the road, a fight has forced the government’s hand.
- by Megan Gorrey
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