Property

Perth has surpassed Adelaide as the most affordable capital city in Australia for land prices for the first time in a decade, according to a development institute’s annual report.

Perth architect and Rothelowman principal Kylee Schoonens will lead the state government’s Landgate board as chair, taking over from Iluka Resources chair Rob Cole.

A leading property expert says the industry needs to reposition itself to make it more attractive to consumers.

Elanor Investors Group has bought a Perth shopping centre for $98.75 million in a transaction Colliers claims was the biggest in WA last year.

Recent changes to the state’s planning regime have highlighted the conflicts developers and decision makers face during the design process.

A house in Peppermint Grove has set the benchmark for 2023 residential sales, with almost $11.4 million paid for the former residence of a major mining leader.

A leading consultant has slammed the government’s approach to ensuring residential properties are built to minimum standards.

Two Perth engineering executives have purchased a Centrelink building in Victoria Park for $8.75 million, the first sale for the property since its construction 30 years ago.

Finbar Group's Rivervale project has cleared a planning hurdle after the state's planning commission approved the $39 million proposal.

A disused property once famous for its dancing horses and later set to be repurposed as accommodation for vulnerable Noongar people is now at the nucleus of a legal stoush.

The ASX-listed brick manufacturer is considering leaving the state as it posts a loss on its WA operations.

Ms Walker is leaving Mirvac Group to join the Andrew and Nicola Forrest run property company in July, while current Fiveight head John Meredith will step into a head of investment role.

Vacant land earmarked for a Scarborough skyscraper has become an eyesore after a multi-million-dollar project by Chinese developer 3 Oceans Property continues to stall.

The real estate group has added four new recruits to its WA industrial arm.

Western Australia’s housing affordability has dropped marginally while remaining among the most affordable states or territories to buy and rent.

A $185 million proposal to build an apartment complex at the former Ford Motors and Matilda Bay brewery site in North Fremantle has been unanimously rejected by a state development panel.

Documents offer an inside look at the demise of Firm Construction, in the latest instalment of a Business News series.

The Mustera Property Group development received unanimous support at a joint development assessment panel.

The 227-hectare Kalgan property sold to cattle farmers Wayne and Mandy Tapscott.

One of the owners of a Jutland Parade lot, who was entangled in a dispute over an unlevelled verge, is suing a City of Nedlands councillor for defamation.

GDI Property Group’s longstanding chief executive Steven Gillard has stepped down from leading the company.

The city’s industrial rents have grown by 41 per cent in 2022, the fastest growth nationally, new research shows.

Land developers are confident about the road ahead despite facing challenges on several fronts.

Exal Group is seeking a two-year extension to start building its Waterford student accommodation after the collapse of FIRM Construction and costs escalation.

A state development panel has made a 180-degree turn to approve a $140 million office tower proposal in Burswood that had been knocked back multiple times.

The mining group’s staff were informed this week that they are set to move to the ISPT asset by 2025.

Beyond Bank Australia is suing the CCC, and a couple accused of swindling $5 million from Fremantle Ports, over its rights to sell a property frozen as part of the investigation.

Former property owners claimed the Western Australian Planning Commission owed them millions of dollars in compensation over land taken to facilitate a Metronet railway line.

Property developers are increasingly relying on non-bank finance to fund their projects.

The owners of 108 St Georges Terrace are keen to reposition the asset.

A 21-storey commercial tower, estimated to cost $137 million, in the Perth City Link area has been approved by DevelopmentWA.

The property giant is seeking to develop its remaining lots in Elizabeth Quay as its new Chevron building nears occupation.