Dan Wilkie

WA’s newest cultural drawcard is set to showcase the state’s unique heritage on a world stage.

Sumitomo Forestry has taken a controlling stake in Scott Park Group, becoming the first Japan-owned company to enter Western Australia’s residential construction market.

Gerard Matera is helping turn positive sentiment around Aboriginal reconciliation in the business community into genuine change through indigenous-owned building company Marawar.

Andrew Forrest’s agricultural investment vehicle Harvest Road Group has taken a major step towards building Western Australia’s biggest cattle feeding facility, with plans recently lodged for approval by planning authorities.

A property developer listed in Singapore has put forward a $290 million proposal to redevelop the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and build two new towers containing apartments and offices on adjoining blocks.

Western Australian homebuyers are more in tune with design and surrounding amenity than their eastern states counterparts, with the vast majority of respondents to a recent survey also believing current market conditions are ideal to buy property.

Kardinya’s $100 million new town centre is proposed to include a 12-storey apartment building and a redeveloped shopping centre and entertainment precinct, under plans lodged for approval this week.

Hong Kong’s Infinity Capital Group will launch a $14 million apartment hotel featuring a Michelin star chef-led rooftop restaurant in Northbridge midway through next year, after the 12-storey project was approved by the City of Perth.

Developer Saracen Properties will start work early next year on a heritage restoration of East Fremantle’s historic Royal George Hotel, after Planning Minister Rita Saffioti approved changes to planning guidelines to facilitate the development.