Property

A development assessment panel has approved Stockland's plan to build an independent living complex in the state's South West, estimated to cost $142 million.

The state's political leaders have debated the implications of WA's transport network for property development.

Business News has compiled a list of the state's largest pastoral leaseholders. It is a mix of rich-listers, cattle barons, family operations, miners, and indigenous enterprises.

Darren Pateman, who spent three decades at the ASX-listed developer, is stepping down as part of a leadership transition that puts three members of the Chan family in key roles.

The building technology company is suing the state government over three incomplete homes in Ellenbrook.

New data from the Urban Development Institute shows that Perth's demand for house and land in isn't fading.

Pastoral giant Consolidated Pastoral Company has bought the 1-million-hectare Rawlinna Station on WA's south coast, five months after Andrew Forrest withdrew his interest.

The $27.85 million transaction adds to the company's hospitality assets in Dunsborough, Denmark and Fremantle.

City of Karratha Mayor Dan Scott has urged the state government to help with the housing “heavy lifting” as the local government mulls a $21 million apartment proposal.

The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

Perth's median house price has seen a modest increase in February, losing its mantle as one of the fastest-growing markets.

Hospitality operator Patrick Prendiville has proposed to demolish a building on South Terrace for a four-storey pod hotel, expanding his Fremantle footprint.

Rita Saffioti has defended the state government's multi-billion-dollar investment in infrastructure at a time when the state was experiencing crippling skills shortages.

The City of Perth has proposed to prime a site along the Swan River, for sporting, residential and commercial developments which could exceed 16 storeys.

The WA capital has outperformed other states in its hotel occupancy rates, which has translated to revenue gains.

The Hector Street property attracted strong interest from investors.

Transport provider Kelsian Group has entered into binding agreements to sell and lease back bus depots in Welshpool, Landsale and South Bunbury.

There have been big shifts in the ranking of WA's largest, and most profitable, private companies over the past year.

Two Western Australian billionaires have applied to install signage on their office buildings but only one was approved by the City of Perth council.

The property fund's industrial REIT has benefited from a $47 million valuation gain, with $3 million of that in WA.

Community group Save Perth Hills had a win in the dispute over a Satterley Property Group's project, after being approved to intervene in the tribunal proceedings.

A Perth developer has proposed to build a 50-apartment social housing project on Beaufort Street, estimated to cost about $23 million.

Hundreds protested Satterley Property Group's North Stoneville development in the Perth hills, including politicians and a person dressed as Nigel Satterley clad with a fake chainsaw.

A Copenhagen-based architecture firm is highlighting the benefits of mass timber construction.

The Nationals WA have pledged $1 billion to regional housing over the decade ahead, if voted into government on March 8.

Several properties have sold in the key industrial corridor for a combined $20 million in recent months.

The major WA fund manager has revamped its board to boost its appeal in an increasingly competitive market.

Peet welcomed price growth across Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland after reporting a 62 per cent jump in group earnings to $46.9 million.

A multi-million-dollar upgrade of a western suburbs surf life saving club has been shelved after the contractor was placed in liquidation.

The result represents close to a $13 million increase on 12 months ago.

Vicinity Centres has flagged a timeframe for the stalled $350 million redevelopment of Morley Galleria, with initial works to start in this financial year.

Leading economist Tim Lawless says conditions are improving for growth in medium and high-density housing in Perth, but more could be done to incentivise supply.