Property

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

A dispute between Satterley Property Group and the state’s peak planning body is set to enter its fifth year with a hearing to be held in the later part of 2025.

WA’s large-format retail sector is growing amid positive demographic and economic trends.

Perth-headquartered property developer Peet has extended its reach on the eastern seaboard after acquiring a large tract of residential land for $56 million.

A proposal to build an Aldi in Nedlands is in limbo after a development assessment panel was unable to decide on the $12 million plan.

The $74 million deal represents the biggest large format retail transaction nationally this year.

The Subiaco-based fund manager has sold an 809sqm block to a local developer for $2.13 million.

A Good Grocer IGA, Hungry Jacks and new child care centre could move into South Hedland by late 2026 if the plans are approved.

The long-vacant Fremantle building was purchased for $4.5 million by an entity wholly owned by Nicola Forrest.

The city’s industrial vacancy rates have increased by 0.2 per cent to 1.4 per cent, CBRE data shows.

The City of Cockburn has failed another bid to knock back a multi-million-dollar commercial centre from being constructed.

The move represents a relocation of the ASX-listed gold miner’s Perth supply base.

Subiaco-based Arise Developments has proposed to build a $170 million shopping complex in Busselton, touted as the biggest large-format retail project outside the metropolitan area.

The EPA has referred Adrian Fini's Smiths Beach plan for a public review, in what could be the community's last chance to provide feedback on the $280 million proposal.

An assetless Nicheliving entity will be wound up by liquidators after directors Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf moved to reclaim the other outfits.

The real estate investment trust will acquire 50 per cent shares in Belmont Forum and Cockburn Gateway shopping centres, in the largest WA property transaction in three years.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved a $30 million student accommodation project in Crawley, in the final meeting for chair David Caddy.

A recent report has highlighted that construction costs in WA rose by 11.1 per cent this year, which was well above forecasts and higher than other states.

Premier Roger Cook has insisted under-fire Nicheliving still can’t lay a brick after the directors cleared a vote to regain control of the building company yesterday.

Golden Sedayu has gained approval for a time extension and additional height for part of its $4 billion Burswood Point project.

Western Australia’s population growth rate has eased for the third quarter in a row but remains the fastest in the country and well above the state’s long-term average.

The architects behind the redevelopment of Perth Concert Hall are navigating complexities to breathe new life into the venue.

The precast home technology company is overseeing the rollout of 400 dwellings in Anketell as part of an affordable housing precinct.

A recently approved $31 million, seven-storey apartment building is set to add dozens of dwellings to Broadway, Nedlands.

BGC Australia has announced its largest asset sale, with its cementitious division being sold to industry heavyweight Cement Australia in a deal worth close to $800 million.

The state government has confirmed Emma Cole as the next Western Australian Planning Commission chair, weeks after Business News revealed the appointment.

Roshana Care Group has proposed to build a $21 million facility adjoining its Sunshine Park lifestyle village south-east of Perth.

Perth’s Carabiner Architects is moving into a new era with Steve McDonald at the helm.

The takeover marks the end of an era for the town planning company, established in Perth more than three decades ago.

The building that contains Kith Eatery and Little Abbey Café has sold to a local investor.

Nicheliving directors Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf have proposed to take back the embattled builder, with creditors recommended to approve the pair's $2.7 million plan.

The WA family company has bought a Darwin resort for $23 million from TFE Hotels.