Construction
Slash your energy bills: Suburbs with the most energy-efficient houses
Homes built after 2010 have higher star ratings than older homes, but some homes don’t manage to reach their rating at all.
- by Jim Malo
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Where are Perth’s most energy-hungry suburbs?
Perth’s most energy-efficient suburbs aren’t located in our city’s poshest postcodes – in fact, they are nowhere near them.
- by Sarah Brookes
‘No remorse’: George Alex jailed over $10 million tax fraud
The construction boss has been sentenced for his role as the overseer of a tax fraud scheme that delivered him the “lion’s share” of criminal proceeds.
- by Patrick Begley
Extension sought for Burswood twin tower apartment development
In applying for a four-year extension, the developer’s representatives said “competing priorities” across the precinct had led to a change of direction.
- by Claire Ottaviano
What were Perth’s most in-demand suburbs in 2024?
This year will be remembered as the year Perth’s property market proved its mettle amid ongoing economic turbulence.
- by Sarah Brookes
Award-winning dips: The best backyard swimming pools of 2024 revealed
Some are waterfront, infinity-edged, Insta-worthy or come with their own basketball court. See all the winners of this year’s Poolz Awards.
- by Carmen Forward
Cost of building a home in Australia jumps $100,000 in four years
The cost of building a new home has risen over the past four years as labour shortages and material cost increases have continued to plague the industry.
- by Millie Muroi
How an artist turned an ‘ugly’ $4.4m home into a $14.5m waterfront gem
It became her permanent abode after travelling the world and living in 37 other homes. But it has gone through several changes.
- by Carmen Forward
LNP hits pause on Labor policy with eye on infrastructure ‘golden decade’
The major project procurement policies known as BPICs are seen as roadblocks to a key LNP election pledge to deliver projects on time and budget.
- by Matt Dennien
‘No longer viable’ to build apartments in sprawling Perth
Perth’s urban bloat is widening, and the property lobby says it cannot get the workers to make starting any apartment projects worth it. Is Metronet to blame?
- by Emma Young
Billionaire splashes $15 million to buy all five houses on The Block
The deep-pocketed property buyer made a knockout bid of $3.5 million to crown the youngest-ever winners of the reality renovation TV show.
- by Elizabeth Redman