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November / December 2020
The Interviews: Joseph Gersh AM Matt Spring Ozzie Kheir Mark Stevens Aussies In America Around The Country: Market Moves National Site Listings
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Welcome To The December Issue Of The Property Development Review. Wow! the holiday season is upon us – where did the year go? 2020 is surely a year that will be prominent in all our memories. Despite all the hurdles, the overall outlook from a number of senior industry commentators is that Australian real estate in 2021 will remain positive in most sectors especially commercial. In this issue we continue our series of feature interviews with prominent industry figures:
The Interview: Joseph Gersh AM Executive Chairman - Gersh Investments
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Joseph Gersh AM Joe is Founder and Chairman of Gersh Investment Partners - a specialist real estate investment company. As a highly-regarded businessmen, lawyer and strategic advisor, Joe’s career has incorporated major directorships which included the Reserve Bank of Australia and the ABC. He is also a proud contributor to numerous philanthropic causes. In this interview, Joe’s expansive industry knowledge and insightfulness are a testament to his reputation. Ozzie Kheir
The Interview: Ozzie Kheir Director - Resimax Group
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Ozzie is Founder & Managing Director of the Resimax Group. He is a truly fascinating entrepreneur with interests not just in property but also in hotels, hospitality and thoroughbred racing. Today, Resimax has a reputation as one of Australia's most dynamic and diversified property groups and in this interview, Ozzie shares his property journey and insights. Highly informative and entertaining. Matt Spring Matt is the Managing Director at Vantage, a boutique funds manager in the value-add property investment sector - its origins date back 35 years to Matt’s father. Vantage assesses all their investment opportunities from a definitive set of qualitative guidelines - Matt shares these and many more insights. Mark Stevens
The Interview: Matt Spring, Managing Director - Vantage Property Investments
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Mark founded Kokoda Property in 1997. Today, Kokoda Property's brand has become synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship in projects across Melbourne and Brisbane. In this interview Mark reveals how his business pushes the envelope and thinks outside the traditional methods employed by other developers. Aussies in America Making Their Mark Rob Langton recently sat down with two Aussie expats, Grant Smillie and Nick Stone who are currently stamping their entrepreneur mark in the USA. Grant and Nick are based in Los Angeles. Both are in the hospitality industry albeit different sectors and linked by their shared focus on providing Australian service for an American audience. Hear how assessing property locations has played a significant role in their respective businesses. More Articles, Latest Development Site Listings & Market Moves More industry related articles, the latest development sites for sale plus a summary of recent sold activity Australia-wide. Enjoy the read, enjoy the holidays and importantly keep well.
The Interview: Mark Stevens Managing Director -Kokoda Property
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Market Moves
Market Moves: Around the Country VIC
In a month where we saw restrictions ease, Richmond take home another AFL Grand Final Cup, Melbourne Storm clinch the NRL title, important state and international elections, among many other important moments, you could feel the change of season and sentiment in the air – and with a number of high profile sales across the country, the property sector was enjoying a similar trend as well. A distribution centre in Melbourne's north, that was built by German supermarket group Kaufland but was never occupied, sold for around $83 million to Fife Capital. Kaufland paid $33.6 million for the 28-hectare site, which is located in MAB Corporation's Merrifield Business Park, in June 2018. The supermarket group had planned to invest $459 million in its Melbourne logistics hub, but has since decided to pull out of the country. 02
The building that plays home to Louis Vuitton at the Paris end of Collins Street traded hands, with a Singaporean investor swooping in to scoop up the prized asset for a speculated $65 million. Once the home of the Alexandra Club, a private club for women, the four-storey building was built in 1886 and has a National Trust classification. Time & Place secured a promising development site in Southbank from New Sky Group for $29 million. Located at 84-90 Queens Bridge Street, at the intersection with Kings Way, the developer has already committed to plans for a 62-level apartment tower, working with Callum Fraser for a new design. The site previously held approval for a 41-level residential building, known as 88 Melbourne. In what was surely one of the fastest campaigns of the year, a VicRoads centre in Melbourne's east, which is currently under construction, sold for $9.3 million after just three days of being on the market. VicRoads have signed on to the mixed-use project, located in The
Image: Australian Bragg Centre, Adelaide - courtesy Woods Bagot
Base Ringwood complex at 93A Heatherdale Road in Ringwood, for an initial 12-year lease term with a commencing net annual rental of $469,580. The Vermont South Medical Centre in Melbourne's outer ring changed ownership for $51.7 million together with a day surgery in Hobart for $5.6 million. The assets will be added to a recently launched unlisted Centuria Healthcare Property Fund, which includes several smaller properties and will now value the fund at over $155 million.
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Dexus traded in a North Sydney office tower to Hong Kong investor Huge Linkage for $273 million – a 3% premium on its book value as of 30 June 2020. Located at 60 Miller Street, the 17-level tower offered 19,350sqm of office space. Dexus Chief Investment Officer, Ross
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Parkstone, an Adelaide-based fund manager scooped up two regional shopping centres in NSW for a combined $37.25 million. Both assets were Woolworths supermarkets located in Orange and Cootamundra. Woolworths Cootamundra, located at 26 Bourke Street, includes a full-line supermarket and a BWS liquor store with more than 4,100sqm of NLA. The property was last sold for $9.4 million in 2003. Woolworths Orange, located at 197-203 Anson Street, offers 3,338sqm of NLA. US private equity group Blackstone offloaded the Bayview Centre, a smaller-sized shopping centre south of Wollongong, for $35 million as part of its strategy to sell down its Australian retail portfolio. In portfolio news, funds management platform Centuria Capital Group splashed around in the private day and short-stay hospital sector, spending a total of $112.8 million for controlling interest in three assets; the Bloomfield Medical Centre in Orange NSW for $55.5 million
QLD
The Acacia Ridge Business Park, located at 1502 Beaudesert Road in Brisbane's south, traded from American private equity giant Blackstone to logistics platform ESR for more than $90 million. The new owners will include the 18-hectare property in its $1 billion Australia Development Partnership, which focuses on developing its own assets within the premium logistics facility sector as a result of increased demands of e-commerce. The firm will add a further 100,000sqm of logistics to the business park, which was originally developed by Macquarie-Goodman and includes a large distribution centre operated by convenience store chain Spar Australia. Du Vernet, said the sale demonstrated a strong appetite for Australian office assets from private capital. An industrial developer picked up the latest slice of CSR Limited’s PGH Bricks plant in Horsley Park for $84.3 million. The piece was the third part of 327-335 Burley Road to be sold off since 2018. The first was sold in early 2018 to Frasers Property Australia, who secured a 10 Ha portion for $58 million. Then just under a year ago, the second slice was sold; 20.8 Ha to ESR for $142.5 million. The global pandemic has not slowed down interest in the Australian higher education sector, with Singaporean Wee Hur Holdings buying a BP Service station for $46.1 million, with plans to develop a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) facility in the inner-city suburb of Redfern, just 3km south of the Sydney CBD. Located at 104-116 Regent Street, Redfern, the site has potential to go to 18-storeys on the 1,366sqm site. The property has capacity for 384 beds, subject to council approval.
The Woolloongabba Community Health Centre in Brisbane’s inner south has successfully sold for $37 million to Elanor Investors Group (ENN), and will feature as one of three portfolio properties in a healthcare retail fund worth $161 million. Located at 228 Logan Road, the property occupies a 4,150sqm site within a major healthcare precinct, close to Princess Alexandra Hospital. The state government’s Metro South Health Department is the sole tenant of the health centre. Another prominent sale in Acacia Ridge recently took place with an investor syndicate picking up an industrial property at 131 Beenleigh Road for $17.75 million. The incoming owners have already announced plans to demolish one of the offices on site and to further refurbish the improvements which will be marketed for lease.
been the home of the PCYC Fortitude Valley. The site was sold with development approval for a new facility for the PCYC, as well as a 12-storey office building on the subdivided subject site; Willemsen Group, however, are expected to propose a redesign for approval by Christmas.
SA
South Australia saw some significant sales make headlines across the month, first up with Dexus acquiring the Australian Bragg Medical Centre in 50/50 partner deal with the unlisted healthcare fund it manages for $446.2 million. The sale is noted as one of the largest single-asset private acquisitions within healthcare real estate and takes Dexus’s overall healthcare exposure past $1 billion, while concurrently lifting the partnered, unlisted fund's portfolio to $900 million. Acquired from developer Commercial & General, the centre will be a clinical and research facility within Adelaide’s $3.6 billion BioMed City precinct. Charter Hall also made moves, strengthening its national commercial portfolio with the purchase of two Adelaide office buildings for $51 million from South Australian based investor, 1835 Capital. 60 Wakefield Street and 21 Divett Place, Adelaide boast a 12 year triple net lease to the SA Government, and comprise a significant 4,500sqm land holding in the core of the CBD. Staying in the CBD, where the home of radio station Nova traded hands, securing $40.5 million thanks to the new owners Harmony Property Investments, a locally-based funds manager. Located at 75 Hindmarsh Square, the six-level building offers 4,700sqm of NLA and is currently leased to Nova Entertainment, Lidums Dental and the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator with average weighted lease expiry of 3.8 years. The asset previously sold for $21.8 million in 2007.
WA
Out west, and Fiveight, a company of Tattarang specialising in property development and investment, recently settled for $55 million on the acquisition of 190 St Georges Terrace in Perth’s CBD. The A-Grade office tower offers more than 9,200sqm of leasable floorspace across 12-storeys.
And in the city centre, a Fortitude Valley corner development site was scooped up by Canberra -based development company Willemsen Group for $11.5 million. 458 Wickham Street offers 1,275sqm of landholding and has long 03
The Interview: Ozzie Kheir
Joseph Gersh AM
Executive Chairman - Gersh Investments Joseph Gersh AM is the Executive Chairman of Gersh Investment Partners - a specialist real estate investment firm focused specifically on property finance, property development and principal real estate transactions. Joe is a highly-regarded businessmen, lawyer and strategic advisor across the public and private sectors - his career has included Directorships on the Reserve Bank of Australia Payments Board, Federal Airports Corporation & Australia Council for the Arts. In 2018, he was also appointed to the Board of the ABC by the Turnbull Government. Joe is a proud contributor to numerous philanthropic causes within the arts & Jewish communities. Watch the full interview now.
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The Interview: Joseph Gersh AM
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Ozzie Kheir
Director - Resimax Group Ozzie Kheir is Founder & Managing Director of Resimax Group - one of Australia's most dynamic and diversified property groups. Outside of property, Ozzie is a highly respected entrepreneur with interests not just in property but also in hotels, hospitality and thoughbreed racing. Ozzie is the owner of Melbourne’s Adelphi Hotel, Baroq House and the Bond Bar and in addition has also achieved the rare feat of winning both The Everest and the Melbourne Cup, amongst many other Group 1 races across Australia. Watch the full interview now.
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The Interview: Matt Spring
Matt Spring
Managing Director - Vantage Property Investments Matt Spring is the Managing Director at Vantage, a boutique funds manager in the value-add property investment sector. The firm was co-founded by Matt’s father Peter Spring in 1985, with an ideology that has stayed tried and true during the 35 years of operation. “We look at them (opportunities) all differently. Generally speaking, however, from a qualitative perspective, we target multi-storey and multitenanted buildings. Corner locations are ideal, with good natural light, and floor plates that can be divided easily to accommodate any tenant demand.� Listen to the full interview now.
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The Interview: Mark Stevens
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Mark Stevens
Managing Director -Kokoda Property Mark Stevens founded Kokoda Property in 1997, following a career in the retail industry which concluded with his position as a board member of Jeans West. His vision was to bring a new level of luxury and sophistication to new residential builds across Melbourne's most revered suburbs. Today, Kokoda Property's brand has become synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship in projects across Melbourne and in subsequent years in Brisbane. Mark's enthusiasm for pushing the envelope and thinking outside the traditional methods employed by other developers have contributed to his on-going success. Watch the full interview now.
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DA APPROVED, CONTRIBUTIONS PAID! Key Features:
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Expansive double site of 1292 SQM* Substantial 860sqm land holding DA approved for 22 apartments, 7 x studio,
11 x 1 bed, 3 x 2bed, 1 x3 bed
R1 Zoning, 1.1:1 FSR, 17m height limit Approved FSR of 1.51:1 allowing 1303sqm of gross
floor area
11 apartments to be allocated for affordable rental
Demolition complete, s7.11 Contributions paid
5 George Street, Marrickville, NSW 2204 Adam Charles is delighted to offer for sale 5 George Street, Marrickville, a DA approved site for 22 apartments in a dress circle location.
Highly efficient design with single basement Premier Marrickville address, equidistant to
5 George Street, Marrickville will be offered for sale via Auction, 3rd December 2020 at Cooley Auction centre, Level 5, 1 Margaret Street, Sydney. To request a copy of the information memorandum or due
housing for 10 years
Marrickville and Dulwich Hill train station
Walking distance to Dulwich Hill and Marrickville
town centre
*Approx.
diligence information, please contact the exclusive agents.
Adam Charles - 2/32-34 Bunn Street, Pyrmont, NSW
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BOUTIQUE DEVELOPMENT SITE ON THE EDGE OF MARRICKVILLE SHOPPING VILLAGE! Key Features:
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594.4 square metre regular site* North to rear aspect Flexible R1 Zoning, 14m height limit, up to .85:1
FSR for RFB and 1.35:1 for new age boarding
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house (STCA)
Boarding house or multi dwelling housing
development (STCA)
On the edge of Marrickville shopping village,
323 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204 Adam Charles are delighted to offer to the market a boutique develop-
adjoining Marrick and Co by Mirvac
Approximately 700m to Marrickville train station Multiple bus routes at your doorstep Potential for a boutique residential flat building,
ment opportunity on the edge of Marrickville town centre. 323 Marrickville Road provides the astute investor or developer an opportunity to secure a versatile development site with multiple development angles. The property is offered for sale by Auction, 26th November, 10.30am at
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Scheme prepared for lodgment of a 26 room
new age boarding house
Cooley Auction centre, Level 5, 1 Margaret street, Sydney. To request a copy of the information memorandum or due diligence material, please contact the exclusive marketing agents.
Adam Charles - 2/32-34 Bunn Street, Pyrmont, NSW 10
Call: Adam Bodon 0402 700 786
*Approx.
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DA APPROVED INNER WEST GEM! Key Features:
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635 square metre site area* R3 Medium density residential zoning, 0.7:1 FSR Approved FSR of 0.85:1 providing for 548sqm of
Gross floor area, with 125 sqm of affordable GFA
DA approved for 8 apartments, 1 Studio,
4 x oversize 1 bed, 3 x 2 bed
Approximately 350m to Summer Hill train station Clear site, no demolition required Blue ribbon Gower Street address
33 Gower Street, Summer Hill, NSW 2130 Adam Charles are delighted to offer to the market a DA approved development site in a highly sought after Inner west location. The property is offered for sale by Auction, 3rd December, 10.30am at
Potential for other uses including Boarding house
or multi dwelling housing development (STCA)
*Approx.
Cooley Auction centre, Level 5, 1 Margaret street, Sydney. To request a copy of the information memorandum or due diligence material, please contact the exclusive marketing agents
Adam Charles - 2/32-34 Bunn Street, Pyrmont, NSW
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C ROW S NEST’S TALL EST M I X E D - US E DE V E LOP ME NT SIT E^ FOR SALE by International Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 3rd December 2020 at 4pm (AEDT) ‘MetroView’, 378-390 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest
Site Area 1,309m2*
Mixed Use^ FSR 7.5:1^ 24 Storey Height^
Unlock panoramic views
Perfect corner position with dual access
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25m* Crows Nest Metro 500m* St Leonards Station
Henry Burke 0418 238 636
Tom Appleby 0405 693 696
Guillaume Volz 0404 887 717
Steam Leung 0412 236 138
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TOONGABBIES BEST DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNIT Y FOR SALE via Public Auction on Thursday, 3 December 2020 at 10:30am (AEDT) 18-24 PORTICO PARADE, TOONGABBIE
Jordan McConnell 0419 990 295 Frank Oliveri 0419 018 356 Approval for 28 Units & Commercial
Desirable Unit Mix
Exisiting Commercial Pre-sales
Holding Income
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BLUE RIBBON DA APPROVED DEVELOPMENT SITE!
170 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256 5 separate Titles, DA approved plans, meters to the waterfront & walking distance to shops and train station! • 3,705 m2 R1 zone on a corner site with 2 street access • Offering 5 Separate property Titles, Blue Ribbon Location. • Under GLEP 2014 this site has the benefit of a .85:1 FSR & 11.0 metre height limit, potentially giving water view from 3rd level • Only 700 metres to CBD, shops & station • Landmark Apartment Development in Woy Woy • DA comprises of a mixture of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments + multi story terrace homes • DA is for 27 apartments & 7 Townhouses • North aspect to street side apartments with private balcony's • Prime location just a stroll to Waterfront • The Central Coast NSW population forecast for 2020 is •
350,505, and is forecast to grow to 414,615 by 2036 The Central Coast is at the centre of New South Wales' fastest growingcorridor from the northern edge of Sydney to Newcastle
For more information contact
Andrew Quilkey 04212 00330 Ian Willis 04217 80513.
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LOW E R NO RTH S H O RE BO UTIQUE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OPPO RT UNIT Y EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Closing on Wednesdau 2nd December 2020 4.00pm (AEDT) 43 DONNELLY ROAD, NAREMBURN
Guillaume Volz 0404 887 717 Zoning R3 Medium Density Residential
Height Limit 9m
Floor Space Ratio 0.7:1
Site Area 5,893sqm*
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Captial Efficient Structure
Eugene White 0423 021 439 Henry Burke 0418 238 636
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Latest Article
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Massive Overhaul to Stamp Duty Proposed as NSW State Budget is Released New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is looking to undertake one of the state’s biggest ever tax reforms, announcing the phasing out of stamp duty as part of a plan to pull the state budget out of the red.
In the current system, stamp duty is paid every time a property is purchased – no matter whether the owner remains for one year or 20. This means that people who move more frequently pay stamp duty over and over again.
It has been almost a decade since NSW last saw themselves in a deficit. Mr Perrottet has said that introducing an annual property tax on new property transactions, in lieu of outdated and high upfront stamp duty payments, would prove a key stimulus strategy, and one that would see as much as $11 billion pumped into the state’s economy over four years.
The Government is offering home buyers the choice to pay either stamp duty and land tax (where applicable) or a new smaller annual property tax. Once a property is subject to the property tax, subsequent owners must pay the property tax.
Following an economically difficult year due in large to the global health crisis, the recent budget report predicts the budget to be back in surplus by 2024; albeit with certain caveats regarding potential delays in finding a COVID-19 vaccine, and further virus outbreaks.
The property tax would consist of a fixed amount plus a rate applied to the unimproved land value of an individual property, and not aggregate landholdings. This is broadly in line with the approach to council rates.
Stamp Duty vs Property Tax
First home buyers, who may be concerned that their stamp duty concessions will be impacted, will be given a grant of up to $25,000 for home refurbishing or to go towards the tax itself.
The announcement from the State Government, which is currently
NOTE: Unless you are buying a property, there would be no change.
open for consultation, arrived with the intention of making home ownership more achievable. Since 1990, NSW average earnings have trebled, average house prices have increased around five times, and average stamp duty on dwellings has increased more than seven times. Inevitably, homeownership has declined, from around 70% in the 1990s to around 64% today.
If you have already paid stamp duty on your existing property, you would not be subject to an annual property tax. There would be no double taxation. For more information regarding the NSW property tax proposal and how it might impact your situation – view the Treasury webpage here.
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117 Alison Road, Randwick NSW. Auction Thursday, 26 November 2020 at 10.30am (AEDT). DA approved development site with strong income potential
Premium co-living opportunity
Affordable construction - no basement required
Knight Frank and Adam Charles are delighted to present for sale 117 Alison Road, Randwick; An exceptional DA approved boarding house development in a prime Eastern Suburbs location that ticks all the boxes!
16 self contained studio apartments
Walk to UNSW, racecourse and retail village
Immediate access to transport
Strong income potential upon completion
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Adam Bodon 0402 700 786
Anthony Pirrottina 0402 666 093 Demi Carigliano 0423 015 815
*Approx.
For Sale via public auction on Thursday, 26 November 2020 at Cooley Auction Centre, Level 5, 1 Margaret Street, Sydney from 10:30am AEDT.
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Shift in Australian housing demand prompts growth in build-to-rent The build-to-rent delivery model is no longer considered just a back-up plan for Australian developers, according to new property development group, Ellerson Property, which was co-founded by brothers Fayad Fayad and Remon Fayad in September this year.
deciding they no longer want the burden of a long-term home loan. “Renting provides these people with more variety and flexibility, meaning they can live in a desirable area that’s close to fantastic amenities, transportation, or their workplace, without the long-term commitment. “In fact, many people are happy to pay in rent what others would pay for their monthly mortgage, in order to have this extra flexibility. “There’s also an increasing number of ‘rentvestors’ who own property elsewhere, but choose to rent in areas where they want to live.” The shifting nature of Australia’s population is also a factor, says Remon. “We’re finding that many migrants coming to Australia don’t necessarily buy into the ‘Australian dream’ of owning their own
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Build-to-rent has considerable benefits for both developers and tenants.
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In fact, the company has plans to dedicate approx. 1,000 apartments across Sydney as build-to-rent over the next two years.
freestanding home with a yard – they are accustomed to renting and view it as a preferred way of living.
According to Remon, many developers started turning to build-to-rent when they had residual unsold stock at the conclusion of a project, however, it’s now become a model that is increasingly being adopted from the outset of a development.
“Locals are also now seeing how this works in places such as the US, Europe and Asia, where for example, high income earners such as CEOs, actually choose to rent.
“Build-to-rent has considerable benefits for both developers and tenants,” he explains. “As a developer, if you have a project that has a mix of build-to-rent and build-to-sell apartments, it gives you the opportunity to spend more time planning amenities and designing the retail offering to meet tenants’ daily needs, through the inclusion of items such as yoga studios, laundromats and convenience stores. “In this way, we’re really listening to our rental customers, so that we can cater our designs to their long-term needs – something which is at the core of the Ellerson Property philosophy.” Remon says renting is no longer seen as a back-up option for modern-day Australian property consumers. “For many people, who perhaps can’t afford to buy a property in the location they want – renting is actually their preference. “With housing affordability a major issue for many years, especially in Sydney, combined with tighter banking conditions and the requirement for larger deposits, a significant proportion of the population is
“Also, with the job market changing to more casual work, and with more people working from home, they like the flexibility of being able to move around with less commitment. “With people spending more and more time in their apartments, there will be a growing trend for them to change their home environments more frequently, because they won’t want to be tied down to an apartment they need to sell when they decide to change things up.” Savvy developers like Ellerson Property are meeting this build-to-rent demand and it’s a model that is also allowing them to build a diversified portfolio of assets, says Fayad. “With more apartments currently in the market than tenants, you always want your apartment to be their first choice,” he explains. “Historically, a lot of build-to-rent product in the market was considered second-rate, but at Ellerson Property, we are focussed on delivering a much higher quality product. “This is because in such a competitive marketplace, a substandard apartment will place you last in line in the minds of tenants, so by providing more amenity
and a higher quality build, we are ensuring our apartments will always be leased and generating an income. “The ongoing rental income generated can be important for cashflow during leaner periods, and also, by opting for higher quality, we are minimising our longterm maintenance costs, which is why we have such stringent quality control in our construction.” Fayad says the ongoing presence of the developer, as the build-to-rent ‘landlord’, also gives renters confidence. “Typically, developers who just build to sell disappear after residents move in. “But on a build-to-rent project, knowing the owners are still actively involved in the project is reassuring for renters, and if there are issues, they can easily be contacted.” Ellerson Property has a dedicated build-torent project currently under construction on the corner of Anderson and Parkes streets in Parramatta, to meet the high demand for renting in the area. Consisting of 173 apartments, its due for completion at the end of 2021. The project will cater to renters working from home, with the design taking into consideration more open spaces, natural light and appealing outlooks. “We know Sydney’s western suburbs intimately and we understand what buyers and renters want,” adds Fayad. “There’s a real variety of people choosing to rent for the long term, not just young couples – we also see plenty of downsizers, mates who want to live together, people getting set up – it’s not one specific target demographic. “All long-term renters are looking for great community amenities such as rooftops, open green spaces, and cafés, and we work with our architects to plan these features.” Ellerson Property plans to offer a mix of product, including build-to-rent, in many of their developments. “We typically look at sites that are suitable for medium to large format product for our future projects. “We are mostly looking at places close to universities, hospitals and schools, because build-to-rent is well-suited to these areas. “In addition, we have a couple of buildto-rent projects under management, so we have the added benefit of property management experience as well.” For more about Ellerson Property, please visit www.ellersonproperty.com.au 19
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DA APPROVED BOUTIQUE 12 apartment site
NORTH SHORE TURRAMURRA Extremely rare opportunity. DA approved, 3 level, 5 x 2 bed, 7 x 1 bed (some with study). Roof top communal entertaining and BBQ area. 8 car spaces, 995m2 site. Easy stroll to Turramurra shops, rail, close to hospital (SAN), schools, Macquarie University.
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Expressions of Interest Closing 3 Dec 2020 at 4pm
For Sale 81 Holloway Street, Pagewood NSW
– Level block - 2 street frontage
Paul Hunter 0412 764 682 John Romyn 0414 183 712
– Zoned - B7 - Business Park
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– Site area - 4,086sqm*
– To be sold on behalf of Grant Thornton
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Aussies in America Grant Smillie & Nick Stone
Grant Smillie Botanical Group USA Grant Smillie has a true entrepreneurial spirit. Following a degree in Marketing and Management from Monash University he travelled extensively. He’s been involved in many aspects of the entertainment and hospitality industry before he embarked on the American scene. A native of Melbourne, Smillie has managed multiple venues, toured as one of Australia’s most celebrated DJs, scooped up two ARIA Awards, operated his own record label and has made his mark as a high-end restaurateur. Listen to the full interview now.
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Nick Stone Founder & Owner of Bluestone Lane, USA. When former AFL player, Nick Stone travelled to New York, for a university exchange, he realised that he had been taking his local Melbourne cafés for granted. And in that moment, he saw an opportunity. Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand offering premium coffee and healthy and delicious food across America. Since his first store opening in New York in 2013, Nick has opened more than 50 stores across multiple states only the recent global health crisis that has been able t o slow this seemingly unstoppable train down. Listen to the full interview now.
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Endle ss Possibilities For Sale 48-50 Villiers Street, North Melbourne
For Sale by Expressions of Interest Closing Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 2.00pm
– Permit approval for 11-level development (GFA 2,778sqm*) – Proposed management agreement to leading co-living operator – Servicing a diverse catchment of professionals, students and medical workers
Josh Rutman Steve Kelly James Thorpe MingXuan Li 李名轩
0411 27 37 46 0407 320 377 0414 510 071 0498 688 998
property.jll.com.au/321197
– Within one of Melbourne’s major growth corridors, suburb population is forecast to increase by 120.6% over next 20 years
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Permit approved retail centre For Sale 720 Sunbury Road, Sunbury VIC – Significant site area - 60,695sqm* – Dual access from Sunbury Road / Lancefield Road – Permit for service station, supermarket, childcare and residential subdivision
For Sale via Expression of Interest Closing Thursday 26 November 2020 Tom Noonan 0402 319 698
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MingXuan Li 李名轩 0498 688 998
property.jll.com.au/13346
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An Acre on the Yarra For Sale 42-50 Flockhart Street, Abbotsford VIC – 4,047sqm* landholding with over 140m* of protected river and parkland frontage – Permit approval for a 5-level future proofed office and retail building – Within one of Australia’s most affluent and well educated work force catchments
For Sale by Expressions of Interest Closing Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 2.00pm Josh Rutman James Thorpe Steve Kelly MingXuan Li 李名轩
0411 27 37 46 0414 510 071 0407 320 377 0498 688 998
property.jll.com.au/321645
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East Melbourne’s premier corner investment For Sale 384-388 Albert Street, East Melbourne – Elegant double-storey Victorian building – Prominent corner landholding of 892sqm* with on-site car parking at rear – Securely leased to medical research organisation – Unparalleled outlook over Fitzroy Gardens – Future repositioning opportunity (STCA)
For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing Tuesday 1 December at 2.00pm (AEDT) Michael Godfrey 0437 440 245 James Thorpe 0414 510 071 Tom Foley 0401 318 706
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Steve Kelly 0407 320 377 Josh Rutman 0411 27 37 46
property.jll.com.au/318593
WITH * THE LONG WAIT TIME TO VIEW PROPERTY DOCUMENTS IS A THING OF THE PAST.
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Exclusive Doncaster Pocket with Approved Permit 1 & 2 Winbrook Court, Doncaster, VIC, 3108
EOI: Closing Friday 18th of Dec at 3pm (unless Sold Prior). thought out townhouse project at 1 & 2 Winbrook Court, Doncaster. Area: min - 1655, Bordering Saxon Street and Saxon Street Reserve, the property presents a prime max - 1655 (*approx) development opportunity ready to be built in amongst an amenity rich location, moments  from the bustling Doncaster Activity Centre. Key attributes of this opportunity include: Type: Residential, Expansive corner site of 1655 SQM* Unique parkland frontage of 40 metres* Townhouse Sites Planning approval for 9 x two and three storey dwellings  Direct access to the Eastern Freeway and public transport, with a bus interchange situated Development Approved: 9 x two and three storey dwellings at Westfield Doncaster Tomassi & Co is delighted to offer for sale this unique site with permit approval for a smartly
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An exclusive townhouse development opportunity in one of Melbourne’s prestigious View Statement of Information: Download eastern suburbs
Shopping Centre
Contact Tomassi & Co Agents: Justin Hocking – 0426 168 812 Alby Tomassi – 0438 737 981 In Conjunction with Connect International Property Group
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Blue Chip Brighton Pocket with Development Potential 3 & 5 Adamson Street, Brighton VIC, 3186 Tomassi & Co is delighted to offer for sale this unique development opportunity with the potential to build 13 apartments STCA (draft scheme prepared by award winning architects Ewert Leaf) at 3 & 5 Adamson Street, Brighton. Quietly tucked in a cul-de-sac off Black Street Brighton, the property presents a prime development opportunity in amongst an amenity rich location, moments from the bustling Church Street retail strip and Middle Brighton train station. Key attributes of this opportunity include:
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Expansive double site of 1292 SQM* Significant frontage of 28 metres* Potential to build 13 apartments with a total NSA of 1655 SQM* (STCA) Up to an 18-month settlement Located within Brighton’s GRZ2 Planning Zone The ultimate lifestyle location being within walking distance to Church Street, Brighton
Private Sale: Contact Alby Tomassi 0438 737 981 Area: min - 1292, max - 1292 m2 (*approx)  Type: Residential, Apartment Sites  Development Potential: An exclusive apartment development opportunity (STCA) View Statement of Information: Download
An exclusive apartment development opportunity (STCA) in Melbourne’s most
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Article: Gaurav Rajadhyax, R Architecture
Early learning centre site selection Gaurav Rajadhyax is director and founder of architecture practice, R Architecture. During his 15 years as an architect, he has worked with some of Australia’s leading architecture practices on large, complex multi-residential, education, retail, and heritage projects. Gaurav specialises in working with developers as well as early learning centre operators and educators to undertake site selection, feasibility, design and delivery of contemporary early learning centre facilities. R Architecture is currently undertaking projects in Sydney and Melbourne.
Among investment asset classes, early learning
where other early learning centres already exist
and accessibility; visual and acoustic privacy;
centres (ELCs) are currently leading the pack.
needn't be a dealbreaker. Having one or two
noise and air pollution; and, traffic, parking and
Increasing demand and ongoing bipartisan
competitors is not necessarily a problem, especially
pedestrian circulation.
government support for the sector, particularly
if they are currently operating at capacity and have
during the COVID-19 pandemic has reaffirmed
long waitlists or are of low capacity (80-90 places).
Many local governments also have specific policies
its resiliency.
The recent announcement of the introduction
- these are often a reflection of state government
According to the 2020 Childcare Industry Insights
of government-funded three-year-old kinder in
policies and national legislation. However, local
report by Burgess Rawson, the average metro yield
Victoria presents a further competitive opportunity
planning rules for non-residential development can
for childcare centres in the 19/20 FY was 5.63%
in that state as many existing centres will not be
also influence site selection.
and the average sale value has increased from $3.7
equipped with space or facilities to incorporate
million in FY 18/19 to $4.6 million in FY 19/20.
this service.
Our Ferntree Gully ELC project in Victoria, is
As a result, many property developers at a range of
Competition was not an issue for our recently
zoned for residential use. The City of Knox planning
scales are entering into this space for the first time,
completed Bira Bira ELC in Cheltenham
guidelines dictate that a percentage of a residential
actively pursuing the purchase of suitable sites or
Victoria. This centre is specifically designed to
site must be provided for green space, and the
identifying sites within their existing portfolios that
accommodate a differentiated learning-out-
council was insistent that these criteria remain if
can be further leveraged for this use.
comes-focussed, family-oriented model of care.
they were to allow it to be utilised for a childcare
There is a range of factors that should be considered
Government policies
centre. This required careful due diligence to ensure
when selecting an appropriate site for an early learning centre including demand, competition and government policies.
It is important to be aware that there are national, state and often, local policy guidelines that govern the quality of childcare services and facilities. These
Demand
documents contain specific guidelines with regard
Looking at the local demographics and population
to the physical environment that early learning
projections are a great place to start. Locations that
centres provide and can influence where they are
have growing numbers of pre-school aged children
able to be located.
are obviously ideal. Additionally, check whether
National legislation including Education and Care
there are one or more primary schools nearby that a new early learning centre could act as a feeder for.
Services National Law Act 2010 (National Law) and the Education and Care Services National
We're working with a developer client who is plan-
Regulations 2011 (National Regulations) requires
ning to establish an ELC on an existing landholding,
specific indoor and outdoor spatial requirements:
located at an interface between residential and
for each child being educated and cared for by the
industrial zones in Bayswater, Victoria. Bayswater
service, the education and care premises has at least
has been experiencing strong population growth
3.5 square metres of unencumbered indoor space
and is projected to have growing numbers of
and at least 7 square metres of unencumbered
children in the 0-4 age group over the next 20 years.
outdoor space, (regulation 107 and regulation 108).
The location ensures that its catchment will be fed by demand from both the residential area and from the thousands of employees that work within the industrial and commercial area. Competition Developing a new early learning centre in an area
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At the state level, government departments responsible for education often have specific guidelines for the design of childcare centres that incorporate the relevant national laws and cover e lements such as site selection and location; building orientation, envelope, building design
for the planning and approval of childcare centres
located on land our client already owned that was
the site would be suitable. While these recommendations with regard to demand, competition and government policies remain relatively fixed, there are a couple of other market factors to consider. In the past, we have seen an emphasis on ELCs located near to commercial activity centres. We are yet to see the long term impact of the shift to working from home that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. It may be that in future, there will be greater demand for ELCs that are located in accessible suburban areas. This has potential benefits such as strengthening communities by having children from the same area going to childcare together and increasing convenience for those that work from home. There is also strong research to support the benefits of three-year-old kinder. Its credentials with regard to improved school-readiness may prompt other Australian states to implement governmentsupported programs, which will only spur further market opportunities for new early learning centres.
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Exciting Townhouse Development Opportunity 82-96 New Street, South Kingsville VIC.
Melbourne CBD 10.6 km*
For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing Thursday, 26 November at 4pm (AEDT). 82-96 New Street, South Kingsville Comprehensive Development CDZ
Land Area: 6,630 sqm*
Ideal townhouse development
Situated in a highly sought after location, adjacent to Mirvac’s latest development, Fabric Altona, 82-96 New Street, South Kingsville is a thriving and changing location, neighbouring Newport, Yarraville, Altona North & Spotswood. Cleared landholding - ready to commence development immediately
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Matthew Romanin 0421 888 428
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Exceptional Value Add with Secure Income. 11-23 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC. For Sale
Building Area: 2,403 sqm*
Land Area: 1,521 sqm*
54 Car Spaces
Situated in the heart of the Burwood Road office precinct 11-23 Burwood Road offers a high profile standalone office building with the benefit of Commercial 1 zoning. Offered with the security of a three (3) year lease to NIIM 6km to Melbourne Commercial 1 the property offers security the ability to CBD of tenure with Zoning further add value in the future.
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Ed Wright 0421 213 021 Tom Ryan 0419 786 244 Tim Grant 0478 666 275 View Listing
Prime High-Rise Development Site. 13 Prospect Street, Box Hill VIC. For Sale
Land Area 1,004 sqm*
Develop up-to 25 levels (STCA)
Short term holding income
Tim Grant 0478 666 275 Tom Ryan 0419 786 244 Ed Wright 0421 213 021
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Under instructions from Cor Cordis as agent for Mortgagee in Possession, Knight Frank is pleased to offer for sale this exceptional development opportunity in the heart of Box Hill. With a flexible Commercial 1 Zone the property suits a multitude of development options (STCA).
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Versatile corporate HQ on prime land holding. 56-60 Rutland Road, Box Hill VIC. For Sale
Corner site of 2,231 sqm*
Building area of 2,394 sqm*
5 Star NABERS Rating
Tom Ryan 0419 786 244 Tim Grant 0478 666 275 Ed Wright 0421 213 021
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Prime corner location with 3 street frontages offered with short term income and flexible settlement terms located in the heart of the Box Hill Activity Centre. An outstanding opportunity in a Commercial 1 zone to add value through development upside or secure a substantial office building well below replacement cost.
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grayjohnson.com.au
NORTH MELBOURNE
SALE
64 CHAPMAN STREET PREMIUM HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT > Brand new 6 + 6 year lease > Leased to leading paediatric orthopaedic clinic – VicOrtho > Two quality commercial buildings. Combined building area 414m2* > Rental: $291,165 pa + outgoings & GST > Fixed annual 3% increases > Valuable landholding: 642m2* > Only minutes to Royal Children’s Hospital and the CBD
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EOI closing Thursday 3 December @ 2pm
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For Sale: 17-19 Balcombe Park Lane, Beaumaris VIC 3193 Liquidators’ Auction: Thursday 10th Dec at 6pm Alex Ham — 0410 545 226 Andrew Greenway — 0409 547 626
Magnificent permit approved bayside development opportunity within a superb residential location neighbouring Balcombe Park Reserve and within the Beaumaris Secondary College Zone. – Approved permit and stamped plans for 3 large high-end town residences – Significant land holding of 1,394m²* with frontage to Balcombe Park Lane of 31 metres* – Existing improvements comprise 4-bedroom / 2-bathroom family home with short term income
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Key Selling Features Strategic position opposite iconic Flinders Street Station and next to new Melbourne Metro
Current improvements comprise three storey office building plus basement offered with vacant possession. NLA 3,391 m2*
Surrounded by Federation Square, Swanston Street Retail and cosmopolitan Degraves Street
Extensive 20.10* metre frontage to Flinders Street
Planning permit and endorsed plans for 13 storey, plus one basement, 193 room luxury lifestyle hotel
Large underlying land area of 846m2 with rear access via Degraves Place
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A strategically positioned development site,
“Current improvements include a three-storey office
Hotels have also proved hot commodities in the
directly opposite the recently refurbished Flinders
building with a net lettable area of 3,391sqm.
Colliers International team’s hands, with multiple
Street Train Station at 244-248 Flinders Street in
It boasts a high profile 20 metre frontage to Flinders
assets trading during the third quarter of 2020,
Melbourne’s CBD, has recently been listed for sale
Street and valuable 853sqm underlying land area.”
including the Rydges of Swanston, Carlton
by the Colliers International Melbourne City Sales
Mr Hay noted
Team; Matt Stagg, Oliver Hay and Daniel Wolman.
($35 million) and Capital Square Hotel, Sydney
“Capitalising on the high-profile location, the
Chinatown ($26 million).
As well as boasting an enviable location opposite
property is being offered with endorsed plans and
Colliers Hotels Valuation & Advisory Services
Melbourne’s most prominent train station, the
town planning permit for a brand-new luxury hotel
forecasts the rebound in hotel occupancy levels
property is set to benefit from the $11 billion Metro
development comprising 13 storeys, 193 rooms,
ill be led by Australian domestic tourism and
Tunnel infrastructure project, undertaken by the
restaurants and a bar. South facing rooms will also
the return on business travel throughout 2021.
Victorian State Government and scheduled for
enjoy stunning views over iconic Flinders Street
Occupancy rates will also continue to improve
completion in 2025.
Station to the Southbank and the Royal Botanic
and then normalise subject to the easing of
Gardens. The permit has recently been extended
international travel restrictions.
“Flinders Street Station is already the busiest train station in the Melbourne CBD. When the Metro Tunnel is complete, this location opposite Flinders Street Station, between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street, will have the highest concentration of pedestrian foot traffic in the Melbourne CBD and
for a further three years expiring 18 July 2023. This will enable the developer to deliver the
New sentiment for Q4 and the new year to come
project coinciding with completion of the new
244-248 Flinders Street may have only been
Melbourne Metro.”
running for one week, but the Colliers International
On a roll in a market with “pent-up” purchaser
team have already recorded strong interest from
potentially that of any capital city in Australia.”
demand
domestic and offshore investors and developers –
Selling agent Matt Stagg said,
The listing of this high-profile asset comes mere weeks after successfully completing the record sale
quarter of 2020.
“Therefore, capital and rental values in the block bound by Flinders Street, Swanston Street, Degraves Street and Flinders Lane are projected to increase
of 139 Collins Street, home to Louis Vuitton, located directly next door to the Grand Hyatt.
a sign of changing sentiment during the back
“During the first three quarters of 2020 landlords and commercial property owners have implemented defensive leasing and property management
substantially as the Metro nears completion.”
That campaign generated more than 300 buyer
A historic and high-profile opportunity
China, North America and Europe, ultimately
maintain rental income,” Mr Wolman commented.
landing with a Singaporean investor for more than
“The fourth quarter of 2020 has seen the record of
244 – 248 Flinders Street Melbourne was originally
enquiries from around Australia, South East Asia,
strategies in order to work with tenants and
constructed around 1936 and was purpose built
$65 million.
for the Snows Department Store. More recently, the
The Colliers International team have noted that the
followed by the offering of 411 Collins Street
property has been owner-occupied as the
sale demonstrates the “pent-up level of purchaser
($35 million plus). Purchaser demand for these
headquarters of not-for-profit organisation Yooralla.
demand” for Melbourne CBD assets by domestic
prime investments has been very strong which we
and global investors. Australian market conditions
and our landlord clients are confident will continue
are particularly attractive to global investors at the
throughout 2021.”
Luxury hotel permit in place
sale of 139 Collins Street ($65 million approx) and
The quoting price is more than $45 million
moment given the favourable exchange rate, record
(excluding GST) and the property is being offered
low interest rates, comparatively attractive property
with vacant possession and town planning permit
yields and reputation as a “safe haven” investment
for new luxury lifestyle hotel development.
destination.
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Expressions of interest for 244-248 Flinders Street close 12noon Thursday 10 December 2020.
Contact the Colliers International Melbourne City Sales Team for further details.
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Accelerating success.
HIGH PROFILE LOCATION NEXT TO FLINDERS STREET STATION AND NEW MELBOURNE METRO FOR SALE by International Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 10 December at 12pm (AEDT) 244-248 FLINDERS STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC Artist impression
Strategic position opposite Flinders Street Station and next to new Melbourne Metro
Also close to Federation Square and Swanston Street
Planning permit Flexible uses Site area 846m²* for 13 storey including prime Frontage 20.10m* + 1 basement, retail, office, 193 room luxury education and lifestyle hotel residential (STCA)
Current building NLA 3,391m²* with vacant possession *Approx.
Matt Stagg
0409 411 300
Oliver Hay
0419 528 540
Daniel Wolman 0412 957 839
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1795-1797 MALVERN RD
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BLUE CHIP RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE > Extremely rare and substantial landholding: 1,862m2* > Expansive frontage of 32m* to Malvern Road
> Concept development plans prepared by Bruce Henderson Architects > Zoned: General Residential (Schedule 7) > Fabulous accessibility to public transport (tram, bus and train)
EOI closing Wednesday 9 December @ 12 noon Matt Hoath 0418 543 714 38
Rory White 0439 655 504
Paul Jones 0488 779 749
Sam Guest 0458 467 482
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VALUE ADD OPPORTUNITY IN CAULFIELD NORTH FOR SALE Via Expressions of interest, Closing Thursday 10th December. 80-82 Kooyong Road, Caulfield North, VIC 3161
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Phillip Kingston 0414 353 547
Daniel Wolman 0412 957 839
Julian Millman 0412 713 121
Ben Baines 0438 328 407
Daniel Fisher 0409 797 560
Ted Dwyer 0411 312 165
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Q&A Article
Property developers may face licensing under new regime
Alex Power
Special Council | McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Following major reforms to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act earlier this year, Government is now considering a significant review of the role property developers play in the construction industry, and is considering a regime that could require property developers to undertake licensing requirements - similar to that of contractors or subcontractors. As property developers are not currently regulated in Queensland, the State Government is considering the various roles of developers in the sector, including the impact of their financial and operational capacity, ethical behaviour, and work practices. The effects of a licensing scheme for property developers would no doubt be far-reaching. We sat down with Alex Power of McCullough Robertson Lawyers to understand what a licensing regime might look like, its impacts, and how developers can prepare for potential changes. Alex, how did this proposal to Government come about? The Bill was passed by Parliament on the recommendation of the Transport and Public Works Committee, following the receipt
In accordance with Recommendation 11, the Minister successfully moved the following amendment to the Bill before the Legislative Assembly earlier this year:
of written submissions, along with a public hearing on 3 and
(1) The Minister must ensure a review is conducted of the role
4 March 2020.
of developers in the building and construction industry.
The Committee made 12 recommendations to Parliament,
(2) The Minister must appoint a panel of not more than
including a recommendation that Minister Mick de Brenni MP
4 appropriately qualified persons to conduct the review.
(the then Minister for Housing and Public Works), review the
(3) The Minister must give the panel directions or a terms of refer-
role that property developers play in the broader building and construction sector. A full copy of the Committee’s report can be found here What exactly do the proposed changes include? Based on the submissions and evidence provided at the hearing, the Committee recommended that the Minister ‘review the role of property developers in the building and construction industry, including considering the impact of their financial and operational capacity, ethical behaviour, and work practices’ (Recommendation 11).
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ence to guide the review. (4) The Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly a report on the outcome of the review as soon as practicable after the review is completed.[1] What are the benefits of a potential licensing regime that are being advocated by those who consider it should be introduced? Those who are advocating for the introduction of a property developer licensing regime are making submissions which can be generally summarised as follows:
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• That a licensing regime should require property developers to
licensing regime may require developers to comply with some
meet specific financial requirements. The concern that has been
of the same rules currently in place for other licensed industry
advocated is that if a developer has inadequate finances, it can
participants.
result in money not ‘flowing down the chain’ to contractors and subcontractors. It is argued that this raises the risk of the developer being wound up either during the project or after the
We anticipate the review may investigate whether developers should be required to do the following:
project, which can impact on the quality of the project for
• Only undertake projects for which the developer is authorised to
purchasers as well as payment to contractors, along with the
carry out
potential of ‘cutting of corners’ on work health and safety due to
• Participate in the project trust accounts regime
financial and time pressures on contractors. • That any regime should include anti-phoenixing provisions, to prevent developers from winding up their companies and starting new companies with the same decision makers involved. It is argued that this practise harms not only purchasers, who will not be able to contact the developer in respect of any defects,
• Comply with annual financial reporting obligations through the QBCC minimum financial requirements regulation (i.e. producing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, statement of cash flow, debtors and creditors report) • Ensure compliance with safety regulations
but contractors and subcontractors to the extent they have not
It should be noted that without knowing the outcome of the r
been paid.
eview, the above factors are merely speculative. Notwithstanding,
• That the government should also consider, as part of any licensing
if Parliament is prompted to create a statutory framework around
regime, involving developers in the chain of responsibility for
the activities of developers following the Minister’s review, there
non-conforming building products, to the extent they are
may be significant changes to the way in which projects are carried
responsible for such products being used in a project.
out between developers, contractors and subcontractors.
Non-conforming building products are products that are not safe or do not comply with regulatory provisions.
Furthermore, if developers are required to submit to licensing requirements, it is possible that the QBCC’s powers will be further
• That consideration should be given to involving property
expanded to investigate the activities of developers, re-affirming
developers in the project trust accounts regime. Under the current
the status of Queensland’s building and construction sector as
project trust accounts regime, contractors establish trust accounts
being one of the most heavily regulated in the country.
to secure payment of money to subcontractors.
What are the next steps in relation to this change?
In response, property developers have advocated that a licensing regime would constitute ‘red tape’ that would deter developers from investing in Queensland.
The Minister is to undertake the review in consultation with industry stakeholders and is to report the findings of the review as soon as practicable after the review is completed.
It is also the position of developers that it is the contractor that has the responsibility for building the project in accordance with its contractual obligations, and that a licensing regime regulating
References:
developers in respect of issues such as financial requirements,
[1] Queensland Parliament, Record of proceedings, Legislative Assembly, 15 July 2020, pg 1665 https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/ hansard/2020/2020_07_15_WEEKLY.pdf.
payment, non-conforming building products and defects is unnecessary and would be a significant burden. Lastly, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) already contains provisions
[2] https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/gordon-ramsay-mla-media-releases/2019/developerlicensing-scheme-in-the-pipeline.
addressing anti-phoenixing issues which is enforced by ASIC. What are the impacts for developers should this scheme be implemented? What should developers be doing now to
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Although some states have been reluctant to adopt a licensing scheme, efforts are already underway in the Australian Capital Territory to explore the creation of a licensing scheme for developers.[2] If Queensland adopts a similar position, we may see further reforms to the QBCC Act and BIF Act following the consideration of any report that is due to be handed down by 1 July 2021. Accordingly, developers should maintain awareness of any proposed reform relating to licensing, bearing in mind that a
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