City24 Sept 2026
Tallest tower for Scarborough approved for build-to-rent project
State planners have greenlit a 27-storey apartment building near Scarborough Beach aimed at easing the rental crisis.
Scarborough’s skyline is set for a major change after state planners approved a new 27-storey apartment development. Set to be the tallest building in the coastal precinct, the project is specifically designed for the build-to-rent market to help address the high demand for housing in the area.
The development is part of a growing trend of high-rise approvals near the beachfront. While it will significantly alter the local vista, officials hope the influx of rental properties will provide much-needed relief for Perth residents looking to live by the coast.
Read the full story at The West Australian.