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1 week ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Taryn Paris |Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca |Vanessa Croll
ResidentialA Sydney-based developer has reworked plans for its Chatswood site, filing a 34-storey scheme to replace its approved tower. The $107-million proposal by Develotek is now before the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and on exhibition until August 10. The developer’s plans for a 27-storey apartment tower of 89 apartments won concept approval in the Land and Environment Court in February on appeal after being rejected by the Willoughby City Council in 2023.
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1 week ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca |Vanessa Croll |Taryn Paris
Sponsored ContentA Sydney-based family business is tackling the construction industry’s environmental impact through innovative lower-carbon aluminium products that deliver significantly lower emissions than standard alternatives. DECO Australia has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable building materials, addressing the construction sector’s responsibility for 37 per cent of global carbon emissions.
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1 week ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca |Vanessa Croll |Taryn Paris
In the build to rent sector, the biggest determinants of commercial success are operational efficiency and resident experience. Developers and operators need to specify and build with these goals in mind. Decisions relating to smart access control impact both management and resident experience—so you need to work with a company who understands your goals, your demands and your industry. That’s why Salto works with an ‘industry vertical’ model.
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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Clare J Burnett |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown
Residential recovery is on the horizon with election uncertainty and interest rate hikes in the rearview mirror, according to the latest report from JLL. Head of JLL Residential Project Sales Freya Watson said that the move towards a new cycle had begun. It will lead to another housing “boom” period, she said, where house prices remain strong and projects are likely to become more feasible.
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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown |Phil Bartsch
Sponsored ContentInvestor demand for proven local retail centres in Brisbane remains at unprecedented levels, with RWC Retail’s Michael Feltoe, Pablo Routledge and Lachlan O’Keeffe selling seven centres in the past seven months for a combined $32.3 million. RWC Retail’s Michael Feltoe says the levels of demand the team are witnessing are unlike anything they have seen in recent years. “In the past 12 months we have seen investor interest in the retail centre space be stronger than ever.
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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown |Phil Bartsch
No project team starts a job planning for disputes but, in construction, conflict is often inevitable. Whether it’s from extension of time (EoT) claims, scope changes or cost disagreements, disputes can derail timelines, inflate budgets and erode trust between project stakeholders. A study by an Australian-based firm found that disputes account for an average of 2.6 per cent of total construction costs.
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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Renee McKeown |Phil Bartsch |Leon Della Bosca |Clare J Burnett
Sponsored ContentDevelopers are putting nature-based and biophilic design on the agenda, but NSW’s aversion to height is holding them back. This was the sentiment at a developer roundtable hosted by The Urban Developer in partnership with Nature Based Cities at Westpac’s Barangaroo offices. Billbergia development director Rick Graf told the room that a frequent debate with planning authorities was over building higher.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Vanessa Croll |Clare J Burnett |Phil Bartsch |Renee McKeown
In many modern interiors, the living, dining and kitchen areas share one open space. This type of layout offers flexibility, but without the right design decisions, it can lack definition or feel disconnected. That’s where flooring becomes part of the layout strategy. With a wide range of carpets available, it’s easier to zone open layouts, improve acoustics, add comfort, and keep the design cohesive. Here’s how to bring carpets into a modern design with purpose.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Phil Bartsch |Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca
Sponsored ContentAs developers strive to meet sustainability targets, rainwater tanks are proving to be a crucial component in modern urban and industrial planning. From residential communities to commercial business parks and large-scale industrial sites, integrating rainwater harvesting systems enhances water security, reduces environmental impact, and provides long-term cost savings.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Renee McKeown |Clare J Burnett
In a property landscape often dominated by discussions of granite and gloss, two Melbourne developers dared to look deeper—beyond the superficial finishes and towards the very fabric of the buildings they were creating.
