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No bull, this developer just got a 33pc discount on an office tower

Michael Bleby
Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

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Developer John Marro has shrugged off gloom about Melbourne’s weak office market, commissioning a New York-style charging bull statue for the 15-level city fringe building he bought for $28 million and will spend a further $5 million to upgrade and refit.

Marwood Property Group director Mr Marro, who last month snapped up 432 St Kilda Road for two-thirds of the $41.6 million records show vendor UK fund manager abrdn paid for it a decade ago, said he was optimistic about the office market in the country’s second-largest city.

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Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at mbleby@afr.com

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