Patrick Lau - Author | The Urban Developer

Sud-slingers are back in action in 2025, with the Sydney market recovering after years of disruption.

Exclusive16 Oct 25

Sydney Pub Market Rebounds After Post-Covid Lows

Patrick Lau

Share-worthy features that celebrate the building's use in the film industry are designed by SJB Architects.

Hotel15 Oct 25

‘Cinematic’ Hotel Makeover Under Way in Sydney CBD

Patrick Lau

The new Investment Delivery Authority is designed to fast-track megaprojects in key industries across Sydney and NSW.

Policy15 Oct 25

NSW Opens $50bn Fast Lane for Hotel, Tech Proposals

Patrick Lau

The successful proponent must provide 60 dwellings for Royal North Shore Hospital workers.

Residential13 Oct 25

Deicorp, Hyecorp, Thirdi Shortlisted for St Leonards Site

Patrick Lau

Tree canopy cover of 30 per cent, and public space of 12 per cent, are planned for the precinct.

Placemaking12 Oct 25

Draft Guidelines Released for WA’s Bentley Redevelopment

Patrick Lau

With new office space becoming unfeasible, Deicorp is pivoting to mixed hotel-residential mid-construction.

Office12 Oct 25

Deicorp Plots Offices-to-Hotel Crows Nest Tower Switch

Patrick Lau

The six warehouses are accessible from both Parramatta and the new Western Sydney International Airport.

Industrial12 Oct 25

Frasers Moves Ahead with $345m Scheme West of Sydney

Patrick Lau

The two Rivara towers share a single podium featuring a "Wellness Grove" and resort-style amenities.

Residential08 Oct 25

Traders in Purple Brings West End Project Build Forward

Patrick Lau

The mall comes 96 per cent tenanted across 77,488sq m of lettable area.

Retail07 Oct 25

MA Financial, Keppel Pay $525m for Top Ryde City

Patrick Lau

Close to the 2032 Olympics Athletes' Village, the tower is currently 100 per cent tenanted.

Office06 Oct 25

Quintessential Pays $175m for Green Square North Tower

Patrick Lau

Development

Heritage Meets Highrise for Towering Gabba Pub Revival

Development

The Urban Developer’s Long Lunch Series Returns for 2025

Prosker Property plans for the 1065sq m site at 48-50 Almora Street, Mosman

Residential

Prosker Property Files Next Mosman Midrise Move

Exclusive

What’s Driving Pro-invest Push into ‘Underserved’ Micro-Apartments

Junction Place Wodonga Station and plaza HERO

Placemaking

Sydney Pub Market Rebounds After Post-Covid Lows

‘Cinematic’ Hotel Makeover Under Way in Sydney CBD

NSW Opens $50bn Fast Lane for Hotel, Tech Proposals

Deicorp, Hyecorp, Thirdi Shortlisted for St Leonards Site

Draft Guidelines Released for WA’s Bentley Redevelopment

Deicorp Plots Offices-to-Hotel Crows Nest Tower Switch

Frasers Moves Ahead with $345m Scheme West of Sydney

Traders in Purple Brings West End Project Build Forward

MA Financial, Keppel Pay $525m for Top Ryde City

Quintessential Pays $175m for Green Square North Tower

Heritage Meets Highrise for Towering Gabba Pub Revival

The Urban Developer’s Long Lunch Series Returns for 2025

Prosker Property Files Next Mosman Midrise Move

What’s Driving Pro-invest Push into ‘Underserved’ Micro-Apartments

First Nations Developer Wins Wodonga Precinct Project