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Introducing Urbanity 23—Australia’s premier conference for the property industry, brought to you by&nbsp;The Urban Developer. Returning for its fifth year, we are thrilled to unveil our largest initial release of speakers to date, featuring more than 25 of the most brilliant and influential minds in the industry, with many more to be added in the lead-up to the event. Join more than 700 property professionals over three days at The Star on the Gold Coast as we present unmissable presentations and interactive events to help you get ahead of the game. Early bird tickets are now available—secure your tickets now as these tickets are strictly limited.<div><a data-mce-href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Save up to 30 per cent with early bird tickets—click here.</a> <hr>&nbsp; PROGRAM OVERVIEW: URBANITY 23<hr></div> <h2>DAY 1 | TUESDAY 29 AUGUST</h2> Site Tours Hop on the Urbanity bus for our guided project site tours to see the transformative developments shaping the Gold Coast. Registration for the site tours will open in July.Opening Night Boat Party As the day turns into night, get ready to set sail and celebrate at our Welcome Boat Party. Cruise scenic waters, mingle with fellow attendees, and embrace the lively atmosphere that will set&nbsp;the tone for an incredible event.<div id="4vEoQ8LiHrrzfcGPva2OWN"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1vRWFABtYzJLDiZFfZhJc7/be4fbff6d77b27c9da15b52b9fe881cf/3.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1vRWFABtYzJLDiZFfZhJc7/be4fbff6d77b27c9da15b52b9fe881cf/3.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><hr><h2> DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST</h2> Conference Day 1 Prepare for a full day of inspiration and knowledge as our esteemed speakers take the stage for captivating keynotes. Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions that delve deep into the most pressing issues and trends in the industry.Networking Drinks Take advantage of dedicated networking sessions designed to expand our attendees’ professional network.The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence Gala In the evening, our main stage will transform to host our sixth annual Awards for Industry Excellence. Tickets will be released for purchase separately to finalists in July 2023.<div id="3hn6PajSBrH5ElPq0WPh54"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/R7zua85Q9sbD5lb8UdW71/f51681148edee1eb9942239dc3ff8c2b/2.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/R7zua85Q9sbD5lb8UdW71/f51681148edee1eb9942239dc3ff8c2b/2.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><hr><h2> DAY 3 | THURSDAY 31 AUGUST</h2> Conference Day 2 The excitement continues as our lineup of influential speakers again deliver powerful and insightful presentations that will leave a lasting impact.Urbanity After PartyAs the jam-packed conference draws to a close, get ready to celebrate at our unforgettable Urbanity after party.<div id="3ileO8ckChICBKtjCJ244M"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/6RUqXS5PK5fvhKHHZc234e/0f8ca3368f338d612cb38fcc5712afcb/4.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/6RUqXS5PK5fvhKHHZc234e/0f8ca3368f338d612cb38fcc5712afcb/4.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><div><hr></div><h2> SPEAKER RELEASE 1</h2> We’re excited to announce our initial release of speakers, the largest such release we’ve made.<hr><a href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" data-mce-href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial">View the full program</a><hr> Speakers include:Rethinking Real Estate: Navigating Technology’s Impact on the Future of Urban DevelopmentDror Poleg (New York City, US), award-winning author of Future of WorkJoin us for an insightful keynote presentation on day 3 based on Dror Poleg’s book, Rethinking Real Estate. Explore the profound influence of technology on the world's largest asset class and gain a roadmap to navigate the evolving landscape of urban development.The Evolution of the Nightingale ModelDan McKenna, chief executive officer, Nightingale HousingExplore the transformative journey of the Nightingale model in urban development, showcasing its influence on sustainability, affordability, and community-focused housing.Dan is a seasoned professional in the field of urban development with a wealth of experience and a strong passion for sustainable housing.As an integral member of Nightingale Housing since its inception, Dan has witnessed the company’s growth and overcome numerous challenges along the way.<div id="5kOKq1b2FDCfdiHKAMtVmj"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/52HrLEQDs9tRScynI8fAo6/9e56bec0106d9af869074e51f2d2b676/Mid_article_resizes__10_.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/52HrLEQDs9tRScynI8fAo6/9e56bec0106d9af869074e51f2d2b676/Mid_article_resizes__10_.jpg"></picture><div>▲ First speakers include: Nerida Connisbee, Dror Poleg, Kate Meyrick and Dan McKenna. </div></div>Big Demographia: The Next Decade in Residential Real EstateNerida Conisbee, chief economist, Ray WhiteNerida Conisbee explores the demographic drivers shaping a bigger Australia and its likely impact on residential housing demand.Nerida, the chief economist at Ray White and a renowned property expert in Australia, is a distinguished speaker at Urbanity 23.With a wealth of experience after more than 20 years in property research throughout Asia Pacific, Nerida’s insights are highly sought after by major media, including digital, print, television, and radio.She is known for her market commentary and regular contributions to Ray White publications, including Ray White Now.Urban Equity: The Business Case for Fair and Equitable CitiesKate Meyrick, director, UrbisJoin Kate and she explores the business case for fairer cities. As a housing crisis and cost of living pressures run riot globally, Kate will present exclusive Urbanity research that benchmarks the competitiveness of global and APAC cities through the lens of urban equity.<a href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" data-mce-href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial">View our initial speaker release</a>Other speakers include:Tim Price - Time &amp; Place, Co-Founder &amp; DirectorSarah Slattery - Slattery, Chief ExecutiveDaniel Kernaghan - JLL, Chief Executive, Australia and New ZealandShane Smollen- Central Element, DirectorCarolyn Viney - Super Housing Partnerships, Chief ExecutiveBen Martin-Henry- MSCI, head of Real Assets Research, PacificMonique Woodward - Wowowa Architecture, Co-FounderRichard Seddon - Mirvac, Chief Executive, InvestmentsMaria Lucrezia De Marco (Italy) - Stefano Boeri Architetti, ArchitectAndrew Deveson - Kapitol Group, Co-Founder &amp; DirectorAndrew Welsh - Wel.Co, Founder &amp; Managing DirectorTamika Smith - My Bella Casa, FounderRory Martin - Frasers Property, Vice President, Group SustainabilityTodd Pepper - Alceon Qld, Rino Recycling, Executive DirectorSarah Buckeridge - Hayball, Co-Managing PrincipalVivek Subramanian - SRL, Managing DirectorVictoria Reeves - Kennedy Nolan, Director of ArchitectureToby Lewis - Marquette Properties, Managing DirectorDr Michael Fotheringham - Australian Housing &amp; Urban Research Institute (Ahuri), Managing DirectorRafael Contreras - Contreras Earl Architecture (CEA), DirectorCaitlin Shields - Mitchell Brandtman, Partner &amp; 5D Quantity SurveyorChris Brown - QIC Real Estate, Cross River Rail Precincts DirectorGeorgina Harvey - Riverlee, Development ManagerTim Johnson - The Boundary, Chief Technology OfficerOwen Craven - UAP (Urban Art Projects), Managing Principal<a data-mce-href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" href="https://cvent.me/kBxrnO?rt=X_aufiJPxEeHOTaMYZfoiQ&amp;RefId=General+Admission+%7C+Editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp; Click here and save up to 30 per cent with early bird tickets.</a>

Join us on the Gold Coast for unmissable presentations and interactive events to help you get ahead of the game—early-bird tickets available now…

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More than a quarter of residential property transactions in Australia’s eastern states last year were funded without a mortgage.According to research released this week by PEXA, the total value of residential sale settlements in the nation’s eastern states was $478.6 billion in 2022.Of this, $122.5 billion was cash funded, making up 25.6 per cent of these purchases, according to PEXA’s Cash Purchases Report.In the report, cash purchases are defined as having no mortgage registered on the property title at settlement and may include alternative finance sources.And while 2022 trended similarly to 2021, which had $124.8 billion of property exchanged without a mortgage attached, it is significantly higher than the $83.6 billion recorded in 2020, illustrating a notable shift in buyer behaviour—potentially attributable to heightened market boom post-pandemic, PEXA said.The research found postcodes that had the highest proportion of cash purchases were mainly located in regional areas popular with older Australians.PEXA head of research Mike Gill said the report “shines light on an often-overlooked segment of the property sector”.“Given these transactions represent more than a quarter of all residential property purchases, it is important to consider that this is a sizeable cohort of buyers who are less impacted by rising interest rates, having not taken out a loan.“Our research found cash buyers tended to be older and more likely to be buying in regional locations, which does highlight the generational divide between borrowers.“Younger homeowners are more likely to have larger home loan balances, particularly those who have purchased recently, while many older homeowners are likely to have paid their home loan off or be able to pay cash for a home to retire in.“Therefore, as the <a data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/reserve-bank-hikes-interest-rates-to-11-year-high" href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/reserve-bank-hikes-interest-rates-to-11-year-high" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RBA raises interest rates</a> to slow the economy and fight inflation, the burden falls more towards younger Australians who are more sensitive to rising rates and less so on older generations who may in fact benefit if they have savings.”<div id="2azELDt7FTip2zE2evjQXM"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7nZgFTePTH1iN7Wx6gElh3/78c731f4504301ef82af8b77e343e689/iStock-1008683848.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7nZgFTePTH1iN7Wx6gElh3/78c731f4504301ef82af8b77e343e689/iStock-1008683848.jpg"></picture><div>▲ Tara in the state’s central west in the top postcode for cash purchases by percentage in Queensland. </div></div>In 2022, 65.2 per cent of cash purchases in Queensland were in regional areas, in NSW it was 56.3 per cent while Victoria had a lower proportion of cash purchases in regional areas at 36.8 per cent.These postcodes shared a number of key parallels—higher median ages, lower labour force participation and their primary family composition, according to ABS, was “couple family without children”, the PEXA report said.Notably, the median prices for cash purchases in these postcodes were significantly lower than state averages. These postcodes also had lower than average family incomes due to the high proportion of retirees.The top three postcodes for cash purchases by percentage in Queensland were Tara 4421 (78.4 per cent), Russell Island 4181 (76.4 per cent) and Gin Gin 4671 (71.9 per cent).In NSW, Emmaville 2371 (73.3 per cent), Gloucester 2422 (65.2 per cent) and Woombah 2469 (62.5 per cent) led the way, while Yarram 3971 (57.5 per cent), Paynesville 3880 (57.1 per cent) and Metung 3904 (56.9 per cent) ranked highest in Victoria.The report said the highest transaction value associated with cash purchases was concentrated in urban centres, with higher priced properties and larger populations living in these postcodes.Postcode 4218 (Broadbeach) in Queensland topped the eastern states with $1.33 billion &nbsp;spent on cash purchases in 2022 alone.Blue chip metropolitan postcodes 2088 (Mosman) and 3142 (Toorak) topped the rankings in Sydney and Melbourne respectively.

While the latest rate rise is causing pain for many, new research has revealed just how many properties won’t be affected, one way or another…

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The Urban Developer’s latest Melbourne housing market insights reveal that the median home value climbed to $755,871 in May 2023, which was a 0.9 per cent bump from the previous month.

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The pace of home values rising across Australia has accelerated.According to CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index, May marked the third consecutive monthly rise, with the pace of growth accelerating sharply to 1.2 per cent that month.After finding a floor in February, home values increased 0.6 per cent and 0.5 per cent through March and April respectively.The May surge was the strongest monthly growth since November, 2021.Sydney continues to lead the recovery trend, posting a 1.8 per cent lift in values over the month, recording the NSW capital’s highest monthly gain since September 2021.Since moving through a trough in January, median home values have risen by 4.8 per cent, or $48,390.Brisbane (1.4 per cent) and Perth (1.3 per cent) are the only other capitals to record a monthly gain of more than 1 per cent, however, the rise in values was broad-based with the rate of growth accelerating across every capital city last month.CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said the positive trend was a symptom of persistently low levels of available housing supply running up against rising housing demand.“Advertised listings trended lower through May with roughly 1800 fewer capital city homes advertised for sale relative to the end of April,” he said.“Inventory levels are 15.3 per cent lower than they were at the same time last year and 24.4 per cent below the previous five-year average for this time of year.“With such a short supply of available housing stock, buyers are becoming more competitive and there’s an element of FOMO creeping into the market.“Amid increased competition, auction clearance rates have trended higher, holding at 70 per cent or above over the past three weeks.“For private treaty sales, homes are selling faster and with less vendor discounting.”The trend in regional housing values has also picked up, with the combined regionals index rising half a per cent in April, following a 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent rise in March and April.“Although regional home values are trending higher, the rate of gain hasn’t kept pace with the capitals,” Lawless said.“Over the past three months, growth in the combined capitals index was more than triple the pace of growth seen across the combined regionals at 2.8 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively.<div id="VbJkl4h6Al2dTs5U1aHLu"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2cDefrMas0U58XjTtkDpfO/9dfbc3178b470110bfa1edbc34218389/Mid_article_resizes__3_.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2cDefrMas0U58XjTtkDpfO/9dfbc3178b470110bfa1edbc34218389/Mid_article_resizes__3_.jpg"></picture><div>▲ Regional home values are trending higher but the rate of gain hasn’t kept pace with the capitals. </div></div>“Although advertised housing supply remains tight across regional Australia, demand from net overseas migration is less substantial.ABS data points to around 15 per cent of Australia’s net overseas migration being centered in the regions each year.“Additionally, a slowdown in internal migration rates across the regions has helped to ease the demand side pressures on housing.”Premium housing markets in Sydney continue to lead the recovery trend.After recording a larger drop in values, Sydney’s upper quartile (the most expensive quarter) stands out with the highest rate of growth, gaining 5.6 per cent over the past three months compared with a 2.6 per cent rise in more affordable lower quartile values.“Buyers targeting the premium sector of the market are still buying at well below peak prices,” Lawless said.“Although values across more expensive homes are rising more rapidly, at the end of May, home values across Sydney’s upper quartile remained 11.8 per cent below the January 2022 peak.“This is the equivalent to a saving of around $213,000 from the cyclical high.”Despite the recent gains, most housing markets are still recording housing values that are well below recent peaks.Perth is the only capital city where home values have returned to record highs, while Hobart values remain the lowest relative to the city’s recent cyclical peak in May last year, down 12.6 per cent.Sydney home values are still 9.6 per cent below the January 2022 peak, Brisbane’s are 9.4 per cent below the June 2022 peak and Melbourne is down 8.2 per cent from a peak in February last year.

Hotter competition and the creeping return of FOMO have helped the surge, according to the latest research…

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An undersupply of rental accommodation and an increase in renters has driven rental affordability to its worst level since 2014.According to data from the ANZ CoreLogic Housing Affordability Report, 30.8 per cent of income is required to service a new lease nationally for a median-income household.The report “unpacks the state of affordability in the Australian rental market and looks at the many ways in which the pandemic has influenced the supply and demand of rental accommodation”.At the lower household income level, 51.6 per cent of income would be required, suggesting particular pressure for households at the 25th percentile income level.Portion of income required to service rent, capital cities (median)<div id="3V9r9pAJHoPaAlaPgs0uHH"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1A6Js2Jcy0NRxv3VDe91VJ/0777af8f5524ae1ecd9743542b6a40e9/portion_of_rent_to_sevice.jpeg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1A6Js2Jcy0NRxv3VDe91VJ/0777af8f5524ae1ecd9743542b6a40e9/portion_of_rent_to_sevice.jpeg"></picture><div>▲ Source: CoreLogic, ANU </div></div>ANZ senior economist Felicity Emmett said it was important to factor in rental metrics when looking at housing affordability in Australia.“Heightened economic uncertainty has seen a decline in sales volumes in the private market and an increase in those seeking rental accommodation,” she said.“Paired with a decline in social housing, rental demand pressures are being felt in all income brackets.”Rental vacancy rates as of April 2023 were 1.1 per cent nationally, below a decade average of 3 per cent.In the same period, total rent listings are 38.1 per cent below the previous decade average.&nbsp;Monthly vacancy rate nationally<div id="6haqEXMZoiEEDcg0XdbU5n"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1l74GsT4v9rx9XwyKA9vSI/afac49f5fc8ea561b62cb789b5b179fa/Montly_vacancy_rate_National.jpeg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1l74GsT4v9rx9XwyKA9vSI/afac49f5fc8ea561b62cb789b5b179fa/Montly_vacancy_rate_National.jpeg"></picture><div>▲ Source: Corelogic </div></div>An increase in regional migration during the pandemic led to increased rent values and low vacancy rates in regional Australia as well as major cities.Since March, 2020, rent values increased more across regional markets at 28.8 per cent, compared to 24.4 per cent in capital cities.CoreLogic Australia head of research Eliza Owen said rental demand has had extraordinary shifts in the past three years with fewer people per household requiring more homes coupled with a strong return in overseas migration.More recently, rental growth has eased across the regions and houses while ramping up in capital cities and units.Montly volume of listings—national homes<div id="6rdNr4IBzPUpeE3jwYcyjw"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3SWuMf2WN5mwcYkrLo1nA2/fdd43d3c8caa787af450dd875e9b93fb/Monthly_volume_of_listings_0_national_dwellinga.jpeg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3SWuMf2WN5mwcYkrLo1nA2/fdd43d3c8caa787af450dd875e9b93fb/Monthly_volume_of_listings_0_national_dwellinga.jpeg"></picture><div>▲ Source: Corelogic </div></div>“As rents have risen sharply, the increase in the cash rate and pressures in the construction sector have slowed the rate of home completions,” she said.“This has meant investor conditions are not ideal and has stemmed the flow of new rental properties to the market.“Through February and March, ABS lending data has shown signs of an increase in investment borrowing, but it will take some time for a supply response to ease pressures in the rental market.”While rental affordability was most strained across Hobart, regional Queensland and regional NSW, housing affordability metrics highlighted Sydney as the most unaffordable market for home ownership, the report said.Sydneysiders on average require 51.6 per cent of income to service a new mortgage, and around 12 years to accumulate a 20 per cent deposit—this, combined with higher building and construction costs, is pushing more people out of the housing market, increasing aggregate rental demand.

Undersupply of properties and increasing demand has some tenants paying more than 50 per vent of their income to keep a roof over their head…

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An iconic piece of Australian retail and workplace history— the 2.2ha heritage site that was once home to the centrepiece Fletcher Jones menswear factory—is for sale with a price guide of more than $5 million.The Warrnambool site holds significant history and includes heritage-listed gardens with a mixed-use development opportunity comprising warehouse and office space.&nbsp;The site is being marketed through an expression-of-interest campaign by Nathan Edgar and Thomas Dodd of Knight Frank in conjunction with Mark Wilson and Lucas Wilson of Wilsons.The property at 61-77 Flaxman Street and 16E and 18E Lava Street—with frontage to Raglan Parade—was established in 1948 by businessman Fletcher Jones as a factory for his menswear business.Current owner Dean Montgomery purchased the site—about 250km south-west of Melbourne—in 2014 for more than $1 million and has invested in restoring the historic site. At the heart of his plans is a motor museum, which is yet to open to the public.Edgar said although the site was zoned industrial from its previous factory days, development opportunities fit in more with a mixed-use precinct, depending on the future owner’s vision.&nbsp;&nbsp;“When coupled with the potential motor museum, the property currently returns $350,000-plus in rent per annum with power to add,” Edgar said.&nbsp;“The development possibilities for the site are endless, with the potential for multi-level and uses including commercial, residential, health and aged care.”&nbsp;<div id="6Npygfe7cecpLAeHPTylL0"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7BRgOXJpn5UTKljCsMZUyH/8170d68d9eafa86acf0928231ebbd1eb/Manicured_Heritage_Gardens_at_the_Fletcher_Jones_site..png" alt="The Fletcher Jones sale would potentially kick-start future developments in the area." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7BRgOXJpn5UTKljCsMZUyH/8170d68d9eafa86acf0928231ebbd1eb/Manicured_Heritage_Gardens_at_the_Fletcher_Jones_site..png"></picture><div>▲ The Fletcher Jones sale could kick-start future developments in the area. </div></div>Lucas Wilson said the listing followed recent infrastructure and development projects in the region, including the expansion of the Port of Warrnambool and the upgrade of the city’s transport infrastructure.“The commercial property market in Warrnambool is driven by several factors, including the city’s growing population, its strategic location as a transport hub and its status as a regional economic centre,” Wilson said.With the site being minutes from the Warrnambool CBD—the agents said they had attracted early interest from multiple potential buyers.<div id="RfFUT2RzrGKgZgVSHUfgb"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/6y2dqPZEMfjdF0HAVJj3pn/3b13eb3a41115ff9604ec63079e01d89/2.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/6y2dqPZEMfjdF0HAVJj3pn/3b13eb3a41115ff9604ec63079e01d89/2.jpg"></picture><div>▲ Fletcher Jones and the opening of the factory in 1948. </div></div><h2>The man behind the company</h2> Fletcher Jones, born in 1895, was an Australian entrepreneur who transformed the clothing retail industry.Rising from humble beginnings, he founded Fletcher Jones &amp; Staff, known for high-quality menswear and progressive labour practices such as profit-sharing.The business was structured as a co-operative and workers were considered partners and had a say in business decisions.Jones invested heavily in creating an attractive and enjoyable environment for his staff, most notably the extensive gardens around the Warrnambool factory. He believed a happy workforce was a productive one.&nbsp;Even after his death in 1977, Jones’s legacy of blending business success with social innovation remains significant in Australia.The factory, which once employed about 1000 people, ceased operating on November 24, 2005.Where once there were 33 stores that carried the Fletcher Jones name Australia-wide, now there are just three, in Melbourne, plus an e-commerce website.&nbsp;<a href="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2iCPsRCHsaXhaYOWwhhmMS/7c459fabd8439c53b8c268fa7b040b22/1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2iCPsRCHsaXhaYOWwhhmMS/7c459fabd8439c53b8c268fa7b040b22/1.jpg"></a><div id="WEQMIU2stRPpUYyAmUMdP"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2iCPsRCHsaXhaYOWwhhmMS/7c459fabd8439c53b8c268fa7b040b22/1.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/2iCPsRCHsaXhaYOWwhhmMS/7c459fabd8439c53b8c268fa7b040b22/1.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The main machine line at the factory in 1961. </div></div>

A 2.2ha heritage site is on the block along The Great Ocean Road suburb of Warrnambool—with a price guide of more than $5 million. 

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Eight Parramatta Road sites have changed hands for a total of $41,805,000 as demand from retailers keen to expand their physical footprints ramps up post-pandemic.In the most recent deal, a piano company has snapped up a Clyde site at 35-37 Parramatta Road with plans to open a major showroom.CBRE’s Robert Dowdy negotiated the Clyde transaction plus the other recent sales amid heightened interest in high exposure, main road properties.“Many of these sites are coming to market for the first time in decades, with 35-37 Parramatta Road attracting more than 120 enquiries after being offered for sale for the first time in 20 years,” Dowdy said.The revitalisation of Parramatta Road and its positioning as one of Sydney’s major arterials has underpinned buyer interest, offering daily exposure to more than 30,000 cars, according to CBRE.This has attracted major national and international brand heavyweights including Costco, Havey Norman, Kmart, Bunnings Warehouse, Coco Republic and Fantastic Furniture.“Main road locations like Parramatta Road provide maximum brand exposure and owner-occupiers will pay a premium for that,” Dowdy said.“Despite Covid and online shopping becoming more prevalent, shoppers still want to touch and feel the products, whether it’s furniture, electronics, clothing, self-storage or fast food.”This was underlined by CBRE’s APAC Retail Flash survey, which reported 83 per cent of Australian respondents said they planned to open more stores this year, with just 8 per cent intending to decrease their network size.The survey also found that 61 per cent of the Australian respondents plan to improve their store locations, while one-third intend to increase the size of their footprints to build more experiential elements into their stores.<div id="67nB5SdxMy76x8sIgYqkC"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1ModICODtO23jOCAynuvHO/f30c1febd618bd636d40c329ca557ffd/Mid_article_resizes.png" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1ModICODtO23jOCAynuvHO/f30c1febd618bd636d40c329ca557ffd/Mid_article_resizes.png"></picture><div>▲ The recently sold site at 35-37 Parramatta Road, Clyde. </div></div>Dowdy said this was driving buyer interest in Parramatta Road opportunities, as long-time owners moved to capitalise on the benchmark sales prices being achieved.Other transactions in the past 12 months included:<ul><li>211-217 Parramatta Road, Auburn sold for $7,165,000</li><li>218-224 Parramatta Road, Auburn sold for $4,700,000</li><li>1 / 2 Parramatta Road, Clyde sold for $3,560,000</li><li>259-263 Parramatta Road, Auburn sold for $8,500,000</li><li>293 – 295 Parramatta Road, Auburn sold for $3,545,000</li><li>709-711 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt sold for $4,800,000</li><li>147 &amp; 149-151 Parramatta Road, Auburn sold for $4,775,000</li></ul>The next test of the market is Phil Gilbert Toyota’s 3174sq m site at 66-72 Parramatta Road.Robert Dowdy with John Hill &amp; Co’s Sam Hill are managing the sale via an expressions-of-interest campaign that is due to close on June 8.It was the first time the site had been offered for sale in 35 years, with the campaign expected to generate international buyer interest, Dowdy said.

Demand from retailers for a bricks-and-mortar presence on one of Sydney’s busiest roads has added up to hefty sales in recent months…

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Japanese real estate house Daibiru has taken a half-stake in Mirvac’s A-grade office tower at 7 Spencer Street on the south-western edge of the Melbourne CBD.The tower is part of plans for the former site of the Melbourne Convention Centre acquired from Century Group Ausby Mirvac for <a data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/mirvac-acquires-200m-spencer-st-site-for-build-to-rent-portfolio" href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/mirvac-acquires-200m-spencer-st-site-for-build-to-rent-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$200 million in late 2019</a>.Daibiru now holds 50 per cent of the 21-storey, $630-million tower, which will boast about 46,000sq m of floor space with floorplates up to 3000 square metres.The all-electric tower will target a 5 Star Green Star rating, 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating, 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating and a Gold WELL Core and Shell rating.The Fender Katsalidis-designed “next-generation” office tower includes 10 terraces to make the most of natural light.Work on the site, on the bank of the Yarra and close to the Flinders Street intersection, began earlier this year.<div id="carousel-root" data-reactroot=""><image-carousel-remove-button><div class="rm-carousel-wrapper"><button id="rm-carousel" class="rm-carousel-btn">Delete</button></div></image-carousel-remove-button><div class="slider-wrap"><image-carousel><div class="slider-el"><img style="height: 100%;" title="1.jpg" src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/ml4etM6jopiqbEMIuGaQg/ce639307a950ab8bda12ca50416a7d03/1.jpg" data-mce-src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/ml4etM6jopiqbEMIuGaQg/ce639307a950ab8bda12ca50416a7d03/1.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 100%;"></div><div class="slider-el"><img style="height: 100%;" title="2.jpg" src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4i7uYXPKwz9iNiCZ2zuQD/ab9a1c24417cb1e21015f6d616211523/2.jpg" data-mce-src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4i7uYXPKwz9iNiCZ2zuQD/ab9a1c24417cb1e21015f6d616211523/2.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 100%;"></div><div class="slider-el"><img style="height: 100%;" title="3.jpg" src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5ebrqrnqAveBQu6pWw5xVb/46d9dc10a5499df5db4a0de8c06e8cf4/3.jpg" data-mce-src="http://images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5ebrqrnqAveBQu6pWw5xVb/46d9dc10a5499df5db4a0de8c06e8cf4/3.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 100%;"></div></image-carousel></div></div> It is part of Mirvac’s Northbank precinct, which also includes the under-construction build-to-rent tower LIV Aston, which comprises 472 apartments over 32 storeys and is due for completion in mid-2024.According to Mirvac, the precinct also features “a welcoming public realm focused on wellness, sustainability and amenity, with a variety of public spaces and green retreats activated through curated events for future workers, residents and the public to enjoy”.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the time of approval, Mirvac chief investment officer Brett Draffen, said the precinct “represented a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock the value of this inner-city site for the benefit of the whole Melbourne community”.&nbsp;This is not Daibiru’s first Australian joint-venture: In 2018 it partnered with John Holland to fund a prime office development in the Sydney CBD at 275 George St in the Sydney CBD in a $240-million deal.Established in 1923, the Japanese developer and owner has a substantial portfolio in Osaka and Tokyo that includes hotel buildings, offices and retail.

Daibiru has taken a half-stake in the A-grade $630m tower under way north of the Melbourne CBD…

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As Australia’s housing crisis deepens, governments at all levels are being called on to help. It is a key talking point of this week’s Federal budget.The current public debate about housing is focused on “silver bullet” solutions. What is needed instead is a comprehensive package of bold interventions, coordinated between all levels of government and the private sector.While home ownership has been the Australian tradition, it should not be the only option for secure and affordable housing. Tenants, particularly long-term or life-long tenants, must be supported as much as aspiring home owners. Rental housing policies, as opposed to policies aimed at construction, have an immediate widespread impact on housing affordability and security of tenure.<h2>Five key measures for rental market</h2> 1. Caps on annual rent increasesThese have been common in Western Europe and parts of North America. Allowable increases should be tied to the inflation rate. This will provide owners with adequate income to maintain the property while providing security for renters.2. No-fault eviction controlsSuch policies typically accompany caps on annual rent increases. They protect long-term tenants from many risks, including revenge evictions of tenants who make a complaint and disruptive digital platforms such as Airbnb. Exceptions could be made in cases in which owners and tenants are living on the same properties, since such transactions may be personal as well as financial.3. Rent assistanceThis can be in the form of housing vouchers delivered directly to tenants. The National Rental Affordability Scheme approach of working with landlords is also effective. The amounts of rental assistance should be adjusted to reflect the actual rental cost trends of recent years.4. Social and public housing rentalsThese include apartments built by the public or non-profit sectors to rent at affordable prices. To avoid stigmatisation and ghettoisation, social housing should house people on a range of incomes. Some buildings may even offer rent-to-own options.5. Student housingWhile education is Australia’s third-largest export, students – both domestic and international – receive little accommodation help. This puts them at risk of exploitation and increases the overall housing pressure. Universities must be required to provide affordable dormitories on campus for the students they enrol.<div id="4rnsVIRGvJiXpVGYLnlkGq"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3NmVOcLD4EqwF3nNE3AdiN/f5ee03b8add05867b8f8be2b87fa28d9/Mid_article_resizes__1_.jpg" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3NmVOcLD4EqwF3nNE3AdiN/f5ee03b8add05867b8f8be2b87fa28d9/Mid_article_resizes__1_.jpg"></picture><div>▲ Tiny homes could play a role. </div></div><h2>Five policies for home ownership</h2> Assistance for people who wish to buy a home but have low incomes and lack access to the “bank of mum and dad” must be guided by the principle that affordable housing is a necessity, just like healthcare and schooling. With that in mind, the government should prioritise the following measures:6. Increases in market-rate housing supplyIf enough housing is built to meet buyer demand, and the population remains stable in an area, house prices at the metropolitan level will reduce. That’s the law of supply and demand.Height bonuses and tax incentives should be provided to developers who build dense housing – especially in inner cities and next to public transport stations. New housing should be in the form of townhouses, condominium towers of varied sizes, and even tiny houses and co-housing compounds where households live as a community with shared spaces.The negative phenomenon of NIMBYism should be resisted. It stems from upper-income classes who cast themselves as progressives defending the local character while in fact they seek exclusivity.7. Auxiliary unitsWhere larger lots cannot be assembled for higher-density housing, the construction of small secondary units next to (or even within) existing houses should be encouraged. To this end, requirements around minimum lot sizes and parking provision should be relaxed. Auxiliary units can serve, among other things, to house older homeowners who wish to downsize—hence their traditional name “granny flat”.8. Inclusionary unitsThese are units in new developments that are sold at below-market rates to qualifying lower-income households. Offering a percentage of inclusionary units in large-scale developments should be required nationwide. Inclusionary housing would lead to adjustments in land values rather than making projects unviable.9. Transition housingThis type of housing is for people in crisis situations, such as victims of domestic violence, or who are homeless. It must be free and combined with support services. It largely pays for itself because it offsets the social costs of homelessness and offers major benefits for the beneficiaries.10. Financial sticks and carrotsGovernments should offer assistance with both down payments and loans for first-time buyers. At the same time, investment properties and inheritance properties should be taxed at a higher rate to avoid market distortions and property hoarding by small-scale speculators. Tax rules such as negative gearing should be abolished.<h2>The risks of sticking to the status quo</h2> Why haven’t the problems with our housing system been fixed yet? Why was the crisis allowed to develop in the first place? Because many profit a great deal from a broken housing system—disregarding the inequalities and gentrification waves that come about as a result.Australian society should come to share an understanding that a home is a space needed for living. It is not a vehicle to store and showcase wealth and extract excessive rents from the “houseless”. Nor is its purpose to sustain class divisions from one generation to the next.<div>Ignoring the housing crisis will result in the Brazilianisation of Australia, changing us into a country of high inequality and exclusion in our lifetime.This represents a dark future in which Australia’s long-held myth of a classless society will be shattered. <hr></div><h2> Author</h2> Dorina Pojani Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of QueenslandThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the&nbsp;<a href="https://theconversation.com/australias-housing-crisis-is-deepening-here-are-10-policies-to-get-us-out-of-it-204026" data-mce-href="https://theconversation.com/australias-housing-crisis-is-deepening-here-are-10-policies-to-get-us-out-of-it-204026">original article</a>.

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The Urban Developer is delighted to announce the finalists for our Awards for Industry Excellence in 2023.The sixth annual awards, in association with Trilogy Funds, recognises standout property industry performers from across Australasia.Submissions this year are again of the highest standard, reflecting the quality and calibre of the industry in Australia and New Zealand.We look forward to celebrating the success stories of the year when the winners are announced on August 30 at a black-tie gala night on the Gold Coast. Finalists and partners will be notified when tickets are available.Congratulations to all our finalists. <hr><h2> Development of the Year - New Communities</h2> The Fabric by Mirvac Nominated by MirvacVista Park Nominated by SheargoldRedbank North Richmond Nominated by Redbank CommunitiesSilverwoods Golf and Lifestyle Resort Nominated by Lotus LivingHarriott Armstrong Creek Nominated by JindingSponsored by OpenLot <hr><h2> Development of the Year - High-Density Residential&nbsp;</h2> Luminare Nominated by Cavcorp Qld Pty LtdNightingale Village Nominated by Nightingale Housing and Architecture architecture and Austin Maynard Architects and Breathe and Clare Cousins Architects and Hayball and Kennedy NolanRivière by Aria Nominated by Aria Property GroupThe Langston, Epping Nominated by Cbus PropertyCowper Residences Nominated by ClarkeHopkinsClarkeHighline Westmead, by Deicorp Nominated by Deicorp Pty LtdThe Patterson by Mosaic Nominated by Mosaic Property GroupSponsored by Downsizer <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Urban Regeneration&nbsp;</h2> Jubilee Hotel Nominated by Rohrig QldC&amp;L Residences, Lyf on Oxford, Pincho Disco, Orlo &amp; Office Nominated by Urban Pty LtdWalyalup Koort - Urban Renewal of Fremantle Town Centre, Fremantle, WA Nominated by Sirona Urban &amp; City of FremantleMorris Moor Nominated by Up Property <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Build-to-Rent, Hotels and Accommodation</h2> QT Hotel Newcastle Nominated by Iris Capital with SJB and Nic Graham and AssociatesMotel Molly Nominated by Knox GroupOxford House Nominated by Public Design StudioInterContinental Hotel Sydney Nominated by BuiltLIV Munro Nominated by MirvacHome Richmond Nominated by HomeLyf on Oxford - Hotel and Accommodation Nominated by Urban Pty LtdSponsored by Temple &amp; Webster <hr><h2> Development of the Year – Retail</h2> Ed.Square Town Centre Nominated by Frasers Property AustraliaCarmel Village, Box Hill Nominated by GroupGSASponsored by Retail Strategy Group <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Medium-Density Residential&nbsp;</h2> Huntington Nominated by DOMA Group &amp; SJBBelle Parc Residences Nominated by WBG Property and MJA StudioTopaz Parkdale Nominated by Lowe LivingFerrars &amp; York Nominated by HIP V. HYPECabana Palm Beach Nominated by Ignite ProjectsFORME, Apartments of Tullamore by Mirvac Nominated by MirvacSponsored by Trilogy Funds <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Small-Scale Residential (4-20)&nbsp;</h2> Beach House Broadbeach Nominated by Andrews ProjectsThe Isles, by Made Property Nominated by Made PropertyRondure House Nominated by Cera Stribley and Above ZeroThe One Nominated by LuxconPark Terraces Nominated by Celsius Developments and Hillam Architects388 Barkly Street Nominated by DREAMER with Breathe ArchitectureFifty Two Black Nominated by PB&amp;Co.Maison New Farm Nominated by GRAYAMerriPark, Northcote Nominated by PACASASlate House Brighton Nominated by Lucent™Sponsored by Trilogy Funds <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Small-Scale Residential (1-3)&nbsp; </h2>Oasian Duo Nominated by Kyearn ArchitectureMerewether Residences Nominated by PARVIAAsana by Omira Property Group Nominated by Omira Property Group <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Mixed Use</h2>Ed.Square Nominated by Frasers Property AustraliaWestern Sydney University- Bankstown Campus Nominated by Walker Corporation and Western Sydney UniversityUkiyo, Prahran Nominated by K2LD Architects Pty Ltd and Chapter GroupThe Continental Sorrento Nominated by Urban Pty LtdJonson Lane Nominated by JD Property Group&nbsp;Walyalup Koort - Town Centre &amp; FOMO Retail Precinct, Fremantle, WA Nominated by Sirona Urban &amp; City of Fremantle <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Commercial</h2> Michael Hill HQ Nominated by Anthony John GroupQuay Quarter Tower Nominated by Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF), Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund (MWOF) and Rest Super655 Elizabeth Street Nominated by PDG and Roberts Co6&amp;8 Parramatta Square Nominated by Walker CorporationWurriki Nyal&nbsp; Nominated by Quintessential EquityGoldfields House Nominated by GoldfieldsSponsored by Altus Group &nbsp;<hr><h2> Development of the Year - Retirement, Aged Care and Seniors Living&nbsp;</h2> Pavilions Blackburn Lake Nominated by VIA Pty LtdThe Balmoral Collection, Mosman Nominated by Central ElementEuropa on Alma Nominated by Bolton Clarke <hr><h2> Development of the Year - Social Infrastructure</h2> Western Sydney University - Bankstown Campus Nominated by Walker Corporation and Western Sydney UniversityThe Victorian Heart Hospital Nominated by John Holland and AECOMThe Bond Nominated by MulphaSDA By Project Friday Carnegie Nominated by Project FridayBrighton Homes Arena Nominated by Brisbane Lions, COHA Group, Hutchinson Builders and PopulousNew Epping Stage 1 Residences Nominated by Riverlee <hr><h2> Excellence in Sustainability</h2> Nightingale Village Nominated by Nightingale Housing and Architecture architecture and Austin Maynard Architects and Breathe and Clare Cousins Architects and Hayball and Kennedy Nolan6&amp;8 Parramatta Square Nominated by Walker CorporationFerrars &amp; York Nominated by HIP V. HYPEPHIVE Parramatta Square Nominated by BuiltWurriki Nyal&nbsp; Nominated by Quintessential EquityWaverley Park Green Star Home by Mirvac Nominated by MirvacSponsored by NBN Co <hr><h2> Excellence in Industry Leadership&nbsp;</h2> Mixed Tenure Delivery Model Nominated by Traders In PurpleThe Central Project Nominated by TOGA GroupUnlocking Sustainable Strata Nominated by The Knight, HIP V. HYPE, Merri-bek City Council, Yarra City CouncilWhen Three Tiers of Government and HousingFirst Teamed Up to Build 46 Social Homes and Hide a Carpark Nominated by HousingFirst LtdSponsored by ID_Land <hr><h2> Excellence in Design Innovation&nbsp;</h2>TLC Healthcare Delivers Australia’s First Multigenerational Healthcare Precinct Nominated by TLC Healthcare222 Hoddle Nominated by Hirsch &amp; Faigen x ArchitectusViridi Nominated by Plus ArchitectureNightingale Village Nominated by Nightingale Housing and Architecture architecture and Austin Maynard Architects and Breathe and Clare Cousins Architects and Hayball and Kennedy NolanDelatite Cellar Door Nominated by Lucy Clemenger ArchitectsFifty Two Black Nominated by PB&amp;Co.Poly Centre, 210 George Street Nominated by Grimshaw Architects Strathnairn - Ginninderry’s First All-electric Suburb Nominated by Riverview Projects West Side Place Nominated by Cottee Parker <hr><h2> Excellence in Community Engagement&nbsp;</h2> ALAND Community Initiative – Campbelltown Hoarding Nominated by ALANDGrosvenor Place Nominated by 151 Property and ArcadiaBETA By STH BNK Nominated by BeulahReLove Crate of Kindness - 480 Swan Street Nominated by Built and Charter HallBurnham Beeches Nominated by Trenerry Property Group, Village Well, Sophie Paterson (Nicholas), Papermill AgencyThe Keyline - Redbank Communities Nominated by Redbank CommunitiesMPavilion 2022 Nominated by MPavilionTransformation House Nominated by Mirvac <hr><h2> Excellence in Construction Innovation&nbsp;</h2> Sunshine Private Hospital Nominated by BuiltNATURA Nominated by ROMECITIDLP Manager Nominated by DLP ManagerHeritage Lanes, 80 Ann Nominated by Mirvac and M&amp;G Real EstateDesignSuites by GPT Nominated by The GPT GroupSponsored by BCI <hr><h2> Excellence in Project Marketing&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2> Waterfront Brisbane Nominated by DexusDomaine Homes - Build Happy Nominated by Frost*collectiveHemingway Nominated by Hirsch &amp; FaigenThe Frederick by Mirvac Nominated by MirvacLouise Melbourne Nominated by Samuel Property / Studio White Noise / Blair Property GroupOde, Double Bay Nominated by Top Spring AustraliaEthos Chatswood Nominated by Central Element in collaboration with HoyneAURA by Aqualand Nominated by AqualandSponsored by The Boundary <hr><h2> Excellence in Marketing Innovation</h2>Northsea Wollongong Nominated by Traders In PurpleWest End Revitalisation Project - Retail Kickstarter Grant Nominated by Studio Perspective, To Good Use and Trenerry PropertyESR Australia Agents Recognition Program Brand Development &amp; Loyalty Program Launch Nominated by ESR Australia &amp; Creative &amp; Digital Agency, Thursday DesignNicholas Street Precinct Nominated by Nicholas Street Precinct and Ipswich City CouncilWaterfront Brisbane App Nominated by DexusTrielle by Mirvac Display Galleria Nominated by MirvacSponsored by Volume Vision <hr><h2> Excellence in Commercial Innovation&nbsp;</h2>TEAMLINK Nominated by TEAMLINKWestern Sydney University- Bankstown Campus Nominated by Walker Corporation and Western Sydney UniversityWurriki Nyal Excellence in Commercial Innovation Nominated by Quintessential EquityDesignSuites by GPT Nominated by The GPT GroupSponsored by NBN Co <hr><h2> Best New PropTech&nbsp;</h2>Neuron Nominated by NeuronCoposit Nominated by Copositpropella.civic Nominated by propella.aiMastt Software - Project: Australian Unity SDA Fund Nominated by MasttDIYBA Nominated by The Investors Agency &amp; DIYBAThe Neighbourlytics Platform Nominated by NeighbourlyticsLand iQ - Standardised Land Use Evaluation Tool Nominated by NSW Department of Planning and EnvironmentKeyvision - Prop Tech and Community Management Platform Nominated by Keyvision Downsizer Nominated by Block Builder Pty Ltd <hr><h2> The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Award for Decarbonisation in Real Estate Development of the Year - New Communities</h2> Nightingale Village Nominated by Nightingale Housing and Architecture architecture and Austin Maynard Architects and Breathe and Clare Cousins Architects and Hayball and Kennedy NolanFerrars &amp; York Nominated by HIP V. HYPEDesignSuites by GPT Nominated by The GPT Group <hr> See all of the finalists online at our dedicated The Urban Developer Awards of Industry Excellence website <a data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/the-urban-developer-awards-2023-finalists" href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/the-urban-developer-awards-2023-finalists" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. <hr><h2 style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;"> Award sponsors </h2><div id="17gFRvtcYnhKlrsQEkmEVG"><div id="6u5huKGux6Hj5rnA5skElK"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/72BT9r7kGxRtwBp6hGpcDM/bb1efaefd1d19cfc9462a7ed8a8dd713/Copy_of_SUPPORTER_PARTNERS__1200___600px___3_.png" alt="null" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/72BT9r7kGxRtwBp6hGpcDM/bb1efaefd1d19cfc9462a7ed8a8dd713/Copy_of_SUPPORTER_PARTNERS__1200___600px___3_.png"></picture><div> </div></div> <div> </div></div>

The Urban Developer is delighted to announce the finalists for our Awards for Industry Excellence in 2023. See the full list…