Vanessa Croll

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.

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.

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.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Vanessa Croll |Taryn Paris |Marisa Wikramanayake

As residential developments evolve, operators across build-to-rent, land lease and retirement sectors are embracing a new approach—one centred on connection, wellbeing, and data-driven operations. At the heart of this shift is a new generation of smart community technology designed to support residents and managers in building places where people truly want to live.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Vanessa Croll

Irongate Group is advancing its first cold storage play as part of a $350-million industrial push across the east coast. The property fund manager’s move comes as Colliers reports growing investor demand in Australia’s cold storage sector, now valued about $5.5 billion despite accounting for just 2 to 3 per cent of total industrial supply. As part of its “bullish” strategy, Irongate paid $66.5 million for a refrigerated logistics facility under construction in Sydney’s north-west.