Property

Mandala Asset Solutions has made its debut in the WA property market after purchasing two regional accommodation properties for $17.5 million.

An eight-centimetre height difference between the original floor of a Coles supermarket and an extension to the building has led the owner to take legal action against the architecture firm that designed the extension.

Perth was the only Australian city to show positive annual growth, with a 2 per cent increase in the last 12 months to a record $580,023.

John Gelavis has made the call to step down from the industry group after five years at the helm.

Western Australian dwelling approvals fell by 5.8 per cent last month while the nationwide number dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade.

The land developer has been inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame, alongside NSW property veteran Joan Cordell.

The property mogul and the restaurateur have bought the P&O Hotel for $5.3 million, as part of their expansion into Fremantle’s west end.

The state’s building industry regulator has cautioned customers, subcontractors and suppliers over Modco Residential's ability to pay its debts.

The Claremont proptech has resumed trading after Peter Laurance-controlled Axiom Properties has agreed to recapitalise the company.

A Property Council study into transit-oriented housing has identified Bayswater as the only Metronet station precinct ripe for development, with an emphasis on high-value areas.

From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier’s leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.

Ramsay Health Care’s proposed revamp of the private hospital has received unanimous approval by planning authorities.

The state government has flagged reforms to tenancy laws in a bid to balance the rights between tenants and landlords, including banning rent bidding and allowing pets.

Housing Industry Association data shows that new housing sales are increasing in WA, but skills shortages persist.

WA’s residential housing market has responded to demographic shifts over the decades.

More than 1,000 building complaints were lodged in the past financial year, attracting criticism from the opposition but defended by a WA government department.

Grain handler CBH Group bought the asset, with plans to provide accommodation for its staff.

Rumours are circulating about job cuts at Claremont-based proptech Openn Negotiation, as it explores recapitalisation options.

Oryx Communities has pushed for another time extension for its four-storey Nedlands facility, citing the withdrawal of its builder PS Structures as the main reason.

Disability services provider Rocky Bay will move into a three-storey Belmont hub after a development assessment panel unanimously approved its $78 million proposal.

Perth’s commercial property market is undergoing a shift similar to that experienced three decades ago.

The state's peak planning body has approved a $25 million Tawarri Hot Springs project, more than a year after the state government overruled City of Nedlands’ control of the Dalkeith land.

New forecasts from a key housing body signal a slowdown in home building as interest rates and construction costs take a toll.

The wealth management firm will relocate to the St Georges Terrace tower, marking the first major leasing transaction since Chevron’s exit.

The $450 million project reached a milestone today, amid criticisms from the state opposition that it is lagging.

The deal will significantly bolster Ray White’s presence in Western Australia's real estate sector.

Long-time Tsunami restaurant owner Brett Carboni has succeeded in getting approval to redevelop his Mosman Park building into an apartment and eateries development.

Hundreds of freight and transport service workers will move into a former detention centre site, that covers 3.23 hectares of land, and free up properties for rent in Port Hedland.

Demand for industrial properties continues to grow with more than $20 million worth of developments and nearly 25,000 square metres of warehouse and storage area green-lit today.

A “mindbogglingly big” warehouse will join Hesperia’s 75-hectare Roe Highway Logistics Park after a development panel unanimously approved the $22 million proposal.

Saracen Properties has received approval for a proposed $85 million East Fremantle project and a time extension to find a builder amid the constrained construction market.

Broader praise for Western Australia's ‘ironclad budget’ has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state's investment appeal and diversify the economy.