Latest Residential Development News

Finbar has moved its Romeo apartment project in Applecross into construction after securing 103 sales worth A$121.1 million. Recent activity has accelerated, with investors accounting for about half of the 18 lots sold since 1 August.

Finbar has completed settlement on a prime South Perth development site with an estimated end value of $402 million, adding scale and strategic depth to its $1.95 billion five-year pipeline.

Julian Cook has resigned as an executive director of Winton Land, citing fundamental disagreements with the majority shareholder on board roles and governance, following similar departures by other directors.

Ingenia Communities Group proposes to acquire Peet Limited via a scheme of arrangement, forming a leading national living sector platform with a $1 billion land lease conversion opportunity and expected low double-digit EPS accretion.

Winton Land reported a 120% rise in net profit to $22.7 million in FY26, driven by increased residential settlements and full-year trading at its hospitality venues, despite economic headwinds and leadership changes.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

Stockland (ASX: SGP) posted a 20.2% jump in statutory profit to $994 million for FY26, driven by record residential settlements and expanded capital partnerships, while maintaining a stable distribution and gearing within target ranges.

CVC Limited has decided to let its option to purchase the Liverpool project lapse, triggering a $13 million write-down but avoiding a major cash outflow. The vendor will refund approximately $46 million over coming months, cushioning the financial impact.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Tian An Australia Limited posted a significant half-year loss of $3.9 million for June 2026, reversing prior profits as revenue plunged 86% due to lower sales at The Henley, Enfield. The company continues development across multiple residential projects while supported by a $230 million interest-free loan facility.

NRW Holdings' Golding Contractors has secured $130 million in civil works contracts for major residential developments at Yarrabilba and Shoreline, extending its footprint in Queensland's booming housing market.

Locality Planning Energy has consolidated its debt into a $7.2 million Westpac facility, lowering borrowing costs and freeing capital to back a $5.8 million development pipeline.