Today
This architect is building for himself – at a quarter of the cost
Luigi Rosselli is the designer of one of Sydney’s most controversial homes, but for his own investment, he’s using a novel material to build on the cheap.
Glebe Island housing plan risks freight cost blowout
As the NSW government considers moving Bays Port for housing, a freight review has warned the prime real estate will come at a cost.
Yesterday
This migrant family business will knock off Virgin as the biggest IPO
Fund managers love a family business transitioning to the ASX. This property group has all the traits.
This Month
Lenders warm to residential projects as boom looms
A renewed appetite for construction is leading banks to lower their pre-sale requirements for projects, a shift from their previous more conservative stance.
Former AFL star pays $250m for farm with space for 1290 homes
Former Carlton football player Fraser Brown has snapped up one of the last remaining infill residential sites in the city’s south-east.
Adgemis pays out workers in hope of reviving collapsed pubs empire
The former KPMG deal maker has been working on regaining control of five Sydney venues that were once part of his failed Public Hospitality hotels business.
Metrics, Odus pair to develop $290m Gold Coast tower
Lower borrowing costs and more confidence about building costs is creating opportunities to tap the greater demand for housing, financier says.
Land lease giant GemLife green-lights $2b ASX listing; bookbuild next week
GemLife is hoping to have the bookbuild wrapped up by next weekend, sneaking in its ASX debut before June 30.
Builder Watpac warns of supply chain risk from new US steel tariffs
The increased uncertainty from a choppier global environment comes at a tough time for Australian contractors, just as conditions are slowing at home.
AirTrunk’s Robin Khuda pays $32m for luxury apartment site
The data centre billionaire is expanding his real estate development with a “truly special” location in Sydney’s blue-chip “Balmoral Slopes”.
May
6 Rosehill alternatives that could help fix Sydney’s housing crisis
Sydney Harbour’s last working port, the site of its 2000 Olympics, a park on the Bay Run and a ghost train platform in the east are slated for more homes.
This Sydney traffic junction sums up our city housing problem
Edgecliff, just east of Sydney’s CBD, shows the difficulty of councils and state governments trying to balance the demands of residents and growing populations.
Housing plan could threaten Sydney NYE fireworks
Glebe Island and The Bays precinct west of Sydney’s central business district could provide 5700 homes, but closing Bays Port could come with a catch.
NSW considers moving Sydney Harbour’s last working port for homes
After a proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse was rejected, the NSW government has not ruled out moving Sydney Harbour’s last working port to make way for homes.
Failed property developer targets commuters with selective CV
It’s the latest in a series of desperate attempts by Iwan Sunito to rebuild his reputation.
Turf club turns down $5b for Rosehill, scuttling 25,000 new homes plan
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he was disappointed by the result but vowed to double down and take more risks to find sites for urban in-fill in Sydney.
The 262,000-home shortage Australia needs to fix
Lower interest rates and stable costs have improved the housing outlook, but reforms are needed to fix the undersupply.
Developer accused of spruiking Sydney site that isn’t his to build
Apartment owners in an affluent Sydney suburb are threatening to sue Iwan Sunito over alleged representations of having development rights to their homes.
There’s another feasibility hurdle to new housing projects
Carbon content is going to become an increasing consideration for housing projects. In some countries, it’s already enough to prevent a building permit.
The James Hardie and Azek merger makes no strategic sense
James Hardie already had a long run growth runway in front it. It doesn’t need the Azek deal.