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Ben WilmotCommercial Property Editor

Ben Wilmot has been The Australian’s commercial property editor since 2013. He was previously a property journalist with the Australian Financial Review.

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LandlordsCommercial

GPT Group's incoming chief executive Russell Proutt

GPT says office tower comeback underway as investors back vision

The once staid landlord is making bigger moves in its funds arm and has reset its retail holdings with offices to follow.

Ben Wilmot

DevelopersProperty

EMBARGO FOR MANSION MAGAZINE, 28 MARCH 2025. One Circular Quay. Photo: Supplied

Lendlease bets on luxury wave as offshore exit steps up

The developer is making headway on simplifying its business and is turning to luxury units to spark returns. Investors are backing its new strategy.

Ben Wilmot

AdministrationCommercial

STH BNK By Beulah - for herald sun real estate

Collapsed skyscraper development manager owes $100m

The future of Australia’s tallest mixed-use skyscraper hangs in the balance as its failed project manager owes more than $100m with payments outstanding to top designers and consultants. | SEE FULL LIST OF CREDITORS

Ben Wilmot

PropertyProperty

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 19, 2023: Campbell Hanan, Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Mirvac, at Willoughby development NINE on Wednesday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

Mirvac back in the black as rate cuts loom

The listed property developer is upbeat on the prospects for housing markets this year, despite having projects hit hard by rising costs.

Ben Wilmot

PubsProperty

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Bottoms up: Redcape orders $66m worth of Queensland pubs

The pub group is making a push into the Sunshine State as its hospitality properties perform well.

Ben Wilmot

DevelopmentCommercial

An artist's impression of the world's highest vertical garden to be built in the $2 billion Southbank skyscraper.,

Beulah launches rescue mission for $2bn Southbank tower

The developer behind plans for the nation’s tallest building is trying to find a backer, despite the project management company of the $2bn Southbank skyscraper falling into administration.

Ben Wilmot

DevelopmentCommercial

Artists impression of a studio living block planned by Investa and The Salvation Army at 140 Elizabeth Street

Investa teams up with Salvos to bring studio living to Sydney

Living and office heavyweight Investa is betting that big institutions will support its push into the new field.

Ben Wilmot

OfficesCommercial

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Deal done at Exchange Square as ASX heads for new home

A first joint venture by Proprium and PGIM Real Estate aims to transform the landmark building at Exchange Square as Australia’s sharemarket operator moves out.

Ben Wilmot

HousingProperty

ID_Land has bought a 210ha site in Rocksberg, Queensland

Developer eyes the $1bn mark with 3000-lot deal

The developer is moving to capture the expected surge in demand for housing in the Moreton Bay area.

Ben Wilmot

PropertyBusiness

DECEMBER 7, 2024: Cricketer Alex Carey and his wife Eloise sold their Netherby home for $2,750,000. Auctioneer Jonathon Kritsis sells the home to a South Australian farming family. Picture: Brenton Edwards

The quiet tech success story built in our own backyard

While names like Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay are well-appreciated tech stars, the dramatic transformation of this local company has been relatively overlooked.

Ben Wilmot

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