FAQs

What is LandCorp?

We are WA’s government land and property development agency looking after the needs of our State for future generations.

LandCorp is the trading name for the Western Australian Land Authority.

Who runs LandCorp?

We operate with an independent Board of Directors who are responsible to the Minister for Regional Developments; Lands.

Our Act (Western Australian Land Authority Act 1992 ) requires us to operate on a commercial basis.

Our board ensures these requirements and other corporate governance requirements are met, as well as providing an independent and strategic source of guidance.

Do we make money?

We operate as a fully commercialised agency under similar financial practices as any major corporation. We rely on our own operations to fund all growth, while paying Government a return on its equity in the form of dividends and meeting all tax requirements.

The Western Australian Auditor General conducts annual audits of LandCorp.

What happens to our profits?

Our profits are returned to the people of WA through a dividend to the State Government.

Do we pay taxes and rates?

We pay rates and tax equivalents in line with private enterprise.

Does buying land from LandCorp differ from buying land from private developers?

Read our publication Buying LandCorp Land – your guide to our development conditions for details.

I’m a real estate agent - how do I work with LandCorp?

For a complete suite of information, read our publication Selling LandCorp Land – your guide to our development conditions.

How can I find out when land is coming to market?

The best way is to register for project updates either by residential or commercial opportunities.