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Land developers are increasingly delivering lifestyle villages in WA, but the regulatory framework is stifling progress.

Developers including Paul Blackburne have spoken out about the state's planning system in light of low housing supply.

Sydney-based investor Rob Nichols has teamed up with Singapore-based investment fund GIC to buy the assets of Perth company National Lifestyle Villages following a review led by Sirona Capital director Kelvin Flynn, who has run NLV since October last year.

Fleetwood Corporation has boosted its manufactured housing portfolio after facing pressure from activist investor and substantial shareholder Sandon Capital Investments to bolster its performance.

Private equity funds are turning into long-term owners of some major WA businesses, after being unable to complete their planned exits.

Perth-based residential rentals-dedicated website rent.com.au is going public, unveiling a $10 million-plus plan to list on the Australian Securities Exchange via a backdoor listing through Select

National Lifestyle Villages is planning a major expansion after signing an innovative $150 million partnership deal with Blackstone, the second international private equity group to back the Perth business.

This year's Rising Stars awards attracted 52 entries from a wide range of business sectors, all committed to innovation and growth.

The average age of the residents in standard retirement villages in Australia is 79 years, but at National Lifestyle Villages the residents' average age is 59 years.