Sustainability-driven land developments are taking shape across Western Australia, but only five projects have achieved the top six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification.
The state government has blocked a major residential project near Rockingham, following objections by local residents and environmentalists, with joint venturer Cedar Woods Properties saying this afternoon it was disappointed and would seek to recover its costs.
SPECIAL REPORT: Another tough year has failed to dampen the spirits of many in WA's land development sector, with key players gearing up for a brighter 2018.
Cedar Woods Properties is hoping its range of competitively priced larger blocks will offer a point of difference and attract first homebuyers to its Piara Waters residential estate, according to WA manager Ben Rosser.
The Perth office of Wood & Grieve Engineers has coupled industry design software with the gaming world to create a new virtual reality tool for land developers.
Service providers and developers are pursuing opportunities in WA's growing aged care and retirement sector, with a pipeline of property overhauls and new builds worth more than $500 million.
Paul Thomson has signed a new service agreement with A-CAP Resources and will transition from his current role of managing director to chief executive.
Developing along Perth's coastline has traditionally been one of the biggest challenges in WA property, but a new wave of projects promises to change the status quo.
Paul Sadleir has announced plans to retire as managing director of Cedar Woods Properties, with chief operating officer Nathan Blackburne to step into the role.
Cedar Woods Properties has found a buyer for a commercial development in Melbourne suburb Williams Landing, which is currently under construction and will become the Australian headquarters for Wesfarmers-owned department store chain Target.
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Satterley Property Group is closing its long-time South Perth headquarters, taking advantage of historically high levels of vacant office space to move across the river to West Perth.
An improved performance by some of the state's miners boosted the Business News index of listed Western Australian companies, the BN30, to finish almost 19 per cent higher over the year (2016).
LWP Property Group has launched two new land estates in Perth's southern suburbs, shrugging off slowing market conditions that are forcing other developers to look interstate.
Cedar Woods Properties has won its second big job for South Australian government agency Renewal SA, having been appointed to redevelop 40 hectares of land at Port Adelaide.
Stephen Pearce has been appointed to the board of Fortescue Metals Group, but will retain his current role as chief financial officer of the iron ore giant.
West Perth-based developer Cedar Woods Properties has maintained its profit guidance for the current financial year, with strong performances on the east coast continuing to offset soft conditions in Western Australia.
A group of 30 Western Australian stocks selected by Business News has significantly outperformed the ASX200 in the March quarter, indicating stock investors are optimistic about the state's economic future.
Home builder Cedar Woods Properties is on track to deliver a record result for a sixth straight year and has upgraded its earnings guidance after doubling first-half profit.
WA chief executives are hoping a federal election year and a new direction from Malcolm Turnbull will ignite reforms needed to get the state moving again, according to the latest CEO survey by Business News.
Cedar Woods Properties has purchased a 3.8 hectare infill site in Queensland for $24.6 million, while also announcing the extension of a $135 million loan.
Perth's biggest ASX-listed land developers are increasingly incorporating apartment developments into their plans, as the shift to smaller dwellings gains prominence in the outer suburbs as well as
Cedar Woods Properties is making its first foray into South Australia, with the Perth-based developer being selected by South Australian government agency Renewal SA for a 16.5-hectare urban renewal project near the centre of Adelaide.
Land developer Cedar Woods was the standout performer at last month's Urban Development Institute of Australia's annual awards for Western Australia, while Finbar Group and Lendlease also featured
Softening conditions in residential land sales are providing a mixed bag for the industry, with some of Western Australia's biggest players bolstering earnings via increased exposure in other markets, while others are holding course and pushing on in Perth.
RESIDENTIAL investment adviser Momentum Wealth is broadening its offering, unveiling a merger agreement with long-standing commercial real estate agency Mair & Co.
Population growth in Armadale is surpassing expectations, driving rapid residential, commercial and industrial development across the south-eastern suburb.
Corporate and financial communication firms, Citadel PR and Magnus Investor Relations, have entered into an agreement to combine their businesses to form a significant independent national player.
