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New home completions in WA have slipped to their lowest level in almost two years, magnifying calls for the state to pause major infrastructure projects and focus on boosting housing supply.

A leading architect and transport planner say the city's dependence on cars needs to change.

Positive signs are emerging for landlords in Perth's office market.

The Property Council's new office vacancy report has been released, showing just a 0.1 per cent dip in Perth's vacancy rate.

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed WA dwelling commencements and approvals have again fallen in September.

The apartment developer says the state government's plan to reduce planning hurdles for train station precincts is worth pursuing, but may not work as expected.

This year's state property awards recognised the Multiplex WA regional director for his three decades of service as a commercial property developer in Perth.

Dwelling commencements are improving, but still have a long way to go to meet federal government targets.

ANALYSIS: The tier one builder's Victorian arm went into administration on Friday, leading to questions over the company's ability to take on projects in Perth.

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

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 property industry has welcomed a move by the state Labor Party to commit to increasing thresholds for stamp duty exemptions if re-elected.

Developers say an increase to land tax concessions should help get more projects out of the ground, but that more needs to be done at a federal level.

The Realside Ovest founder will take the reins from Hawaiian's Richard Kilbane.

The Property Council's latest office market report shows a marginal improvement in Perth's office vacancy figures.

WA's increase in new home completions is leading the nation but is still 500 homes short of the National Housing Accord Target, according to the ABS.

The Nedlands property fund manager says it has not proceeded with recent major construction projects because build costs have been pushed too high.

A new Property Council survey shows a slight uptick in national confidence, but a significant decline in WA.

The number of apartments reaching completion in 2024 will be up on previous years, but concerns remain for future supply.

Industry has welcomed the state government's changes to the metropolitan region scheme, which aim to lessen the approvals burden on projects.

The city was one of three capitals to record an increase in office vacancy, with a 0.8 per cent rise in the last six months.

The treasurer told a property industry lunch she would not commit to an empty promise of reviewing property taxes.

Western Australia is building more homes than last year, but the rate of completions is dropping.

Nicola Brischetto is tackling the industry's challenges head on, following a career in an array of fields.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Perkins, Shannon Robinson, Natalie Sangalli, Ilvana Arapovic, Nicola Brischetto, Graham Kerr and Nicholas Ellery.

Nicola Brischetto is set to replace Sandra Brewer as the head of the organisation in WA.