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The nation's biggest bank has reported a statutory full-year net profit of $10.9 billion. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

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CBA hardship cases, arrears on rise as house prices tumble

CBA has banked a $10.9b profit but falling mortgage demand, rising arrears and a retreat by property investors point to a tougher year ahead.

Ryan Johnson

Artist impression of Finbar's development at 236 Railway Parade in West Leederville.

Commercial PropertyPremiumBid for two towers to transform West Leederville skyline

The Town of Cambridge is backing plans for the 18 and 19-storey towers, comprising two ground-floor commercial tenancy shells and 244 apartments.

Laura Pond

Shenton Quarter in Shenton Park has been plagued with issues. P

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JV behind Shenton Quarter project goes into administration

The joint venture behind the luxurious but trouble-plagued in Shenton Park goes into administration

Kim Macdonald

A company linked to Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf has relisted Gwelup land for sale at a higher price after terminating contracts with previous buyers.

PropertyPremiumFormer Nicheliving pair re-list land pulled from buyers

A company linked to Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf has relisted Gwelup land for sale at a higher price after terminating contracts with previous buyers.

Kim Macdonald

Real Estate agent Jade Lippiatt in front of a for sale Bayswater home.

PropertyPremiumOnly one Perth suburb makes list of top 10 investment spots

The Perth property market is no longer hot, with a major forecaster claiming only one suburb has made the list of the nation’s top 10 investment spots.

Kim Macdonald

Chief executive Anthony Miller said households were feeling the strain even as businesses kept spending.

BusinessPremiumWestpac home mortgages slump 20pc as investors retreat

Westpac says rates and Canberra policy changes are cooling mortgage demand as investor credit growth slows.

Ryan Johnson

New tax rules for property have created plenty of confusion for Perth investors. Two experts — one a financial adviser, and another a property expert — have all your questions answered. 

Your MoneyPremiumHow to navigate CGT changes in Perth’s property market

New tax rules for property have created plenty of confusion for Perth investors. Two experts — one a financial adviser, and another a property expert — have all your questions answered. 

Nicholas Hart and Matthew Hughes

Rachael Grieves is among the growing number of parents preparing for her two children to stay well into their 20s. She is pictured with her son Campbell.

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Rise in home renos as parents prepare for kids to settle in

WA renovations market jumped about 9 per cent over the year, and there are predictions it will keep on thriving as homes are renovated into multi-generational properties

Kim Macdonald

House prices are now plunging in the affordable suburbs of Australia’s biggest cities, as rate rises deter first homebuyers and Budget property tax changes turn off investors.

PropertyVideoPremiumHouse prices plunging in capital cities’ affordable suburbs

House prices are now plunging in the affordable suburbs of Australia’s biggest cities including Perth, as rate rises deter first homebuyers and Budget property tax changes turn off investors.

Stephen Johnson

The West Coast star, Andrew Embley, who retired from football in 2013, entered the industry a year ago as a real estate agent for Caporn Young.

House That!PremiumFormer Eagle takes on new career as Perth real estate agent

The retired footballer explains the synergies between sport and his new career selling sunsets.

Kim Macdonald

The Kalgoorlie house is set to break price records.

House That!PremiumHome with personality plus to smash Kalgoorlie sale record

A unique home set five minutes from the centre of Kalgoorlie seems worlds away from the rough and tumble town. And it is likely to smash the local price record.

Kim Macdonald

The next Federal Court of Australia court date is yet to be set while a substitute statement of claim if lodged.

Commercial PropertyPremiumEx-WA property boss at centre of shocking harassment case

A handful of shocking allegations against the global property giant’s former WA boss have been removed from Federal Court proceedings, but dozens of others remain set for trial.

Rebecca Le May

Multi-storey developments are on the cards for several suburbs in the Town of Cambridge, but the town is in a tussle with Planning Minister John Carey over just how high prospective developments should go.

PropertyPremiumHigh-rise developments set for Perth’s western suburbs

Multi-storey developments are on the cards for several suburbs in the Town of Cambridge, but the town is in a tussle with Planning Minister John Carey over just how high prospective developments should go.

Laura Pond

Shelter WA chief executive Kath Snell said current rules meant many people couldn’t access homes, limiting what housing options were open to them.

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WA Government called to catch up on accessible housing

The Cook Government has been urged to follow the lead of other States and adopt housing standards requiring new builds to be accessible for those with a disability.

Oliver Lane

The Baldivis home made partly from recycled tyres.

ConstructionPremiumTyre walls the wheel deal for energy savings

A house made partly from recycled tyres — an Australian first — could be the first step in a new form of thermally efficient and low-cost construction.

Kim Macdonald

Premier Roger Cook is offloading his Wellard home after buying an apartment in the same suburb.

PropertyPremiumPremier Cook sells family home after apartment purchase

Premier Roger Cook has accepted an offer on his Wellard home, but revealed he has bought an apartment off-the-plan in the same suburb.

Kim Macdonald

Consulting giant KPMG has revised down its forecast for Perth house prices next year, after initially predicting a 5 per cent growth rate in the WA capital.

PropertyPremiumPerth housing price growth tipped to fade next year

Consulting giant KPMG has revised down its forecast for Perth house prices next year, after initially predicting a 5 per cent growth rate in the WA capital.

Kim Macdonald

Perth moved from 14th to 12th in the 2026 edition of the Demographia Housing Affordability Index. 

PropertyPremiumPerth’s property market world’s 12th most unaffordable

While the real estate downturn hits the Eastern States hard, the Perth market stayed steady in the last quarter to remain one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the world.

Rachel Fenner

The corporate regulator and many advisers are now warning investors to ensure they fully understand the significant risks of supporting high income-paying investment funds.

Your MoneyPremiumAdvisers urge investors to reduce exposure to private credit

The corporate regulator and many advisers are now warning investors to ensure they fully understand the significant risks of supporting high income-paying investment funds.

Nick Bruining

Lake Gwelup advert used by APA

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Niche Living-linked developer terminates buyer agreements

A company linked to Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf has unexpectedly terminated dozens of agreements for blocks of land at Lake Gwelup.

The City Beach home’s bus kitchen bench.

House That!PremiumAll board as quirky City Beach home sells for tidy $4.1m

Staging was deemed unnecessary during a sale campaign for the unconventional home — and the whopping sale price supported it as the right decision.

Kim Macdonald

A 15 per cent drop in home mortgage applications, driven by Budget changes to the tax system, portends further falls in property prices.

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Investors are fleeing the property market. Blame Albanese

Allowing new homes to be built is one thing. Changing the tax rules and pushing down prices is another. Mr Albanese is changing the country. Investors are being forced to adapt.

Aaron Patrick

Jack Caldbeck is a 26 year-old bricklayer from the UK working on a site in Fremantle.

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State project quota can rewire tradie short circuit

Can’t find a sparkie? Don’t blame the TikTok generation for failing to answer your call. The problem is bigger than that.

Kim Macdonald

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Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta, could possiably be sold. Sandra Jackson

Commercial PropertyPremiumSale of barracks could pave way for up to 4000 homes

Divesting the land could create space for up to 4000 new dwellings and open the way for a broader investment in housing, services and community facilities in this uber chic suburb.

Belinda Hickman