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An architectural drawing of the proposed development.

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

February 20, 2026

The $664m Timberyards precinct in Marrickville was approved with conditions, balancing housing supply, design, and community concerns.

Architectural drawing of the proposed build-to-rent tower at the former WestConnex Dive Site in Annandale.

Annandale $236m BTR Tower Approved for Essential Workers

January 12, 2026

A 21-storey build-to-rent tower for essential workers has been approved in Annandale, overcoming flood and amenity concerns.

Architectural render of the proposed 40-storey build-to-rent tower at 1 Barrack Lane, Parramatta.

383-Apartment BTR Scheme Proposed for George Street Site

November 29, 2025

A 40-storey build-to-rent tower is proposed for Parramatta CBD, with the EIS now on public exhibition and open for comment.

Aerial view of two proposed high-rise residential towers at 2 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta, surrounded by other commercial buildings.

$400m Build-to-Rent Twin Towers Proposed for Parramatta CBD

September 1, 2025

Two towers with 703 build-to-rent apartments, a hotel and public link now on exhibition at 2 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta.

Render of a proposed 21-storey build-to-rent residential tower on Parramatta Road, Annandale, surrounded by heritage and low-rise buildings.

Landcom Targets WestConnex Site for Key Worker Housing

August 26, 2025

Landcom proposes 220 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers on surplus WestConnex land in Annandale, with rezoning underway.

Rendered street-level view of Precinct 75 in St Peters, showing retained brick buildings, pedestrians, a sky bridge, and new Nation-branded BTR tower.

Coronation Doubles BTR Yield at St Peters Precinct 75 Site

August 25, 2025

Coronation Property will deliver 471 build-to-rent apartments at Precinct 75 after replacing commercial space in an amended SSD.

Street-level view of a proposed 16-storey mixed-use building at 270 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, featuring a bronze-toned façade, vertical fins, and landscaped podium, with cars and palm trees along the footpath.

$176m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Crows Nest TOD Precinct

August 11, 2025

Silvernight proposes a $176m, 16-storey Build-to-Rent and mixed-use development at 270 Pacific Highway, within Crows Nest’s TOD precinct.

Render of a modern high-rise build-to-rent development with curved glass facades and street-level retail, located in North Ryde.

510 BTR Units Approved for Stockland’s North Ryde Project

July 21, 2025

Stockland’s Triniti Stage 2 will deliver 510 build-to-rent apartments and retail near North Ryde Metro, with IPC approval secured.

Street-level view of a proposed Build-to-Rent residential tower in Chatswood, featuring a layered red-brick and white breeze-block façade with integrated greenery and pedestrians walking along the footpath.

Chatswood’s $117m BTR Tower Approved After IPC Review

July 20, 2025

A 27-storey Build-to-Rent tower will replace Chatswood’s old fire station, delivering 198 apartments in Sydney’s growing northern centre.

Architectural render of three residential towers above Crows Nest Metro Station, part of a mixed-use over station development.

Office Plans Scrapped for Build-to-Rent Over Crows Nest Station

July 8, 2025

Plans for a commercial tower above Crows Nest Station have shifted to a Build-to-Rent and affordable housing project.

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IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

February 20, 2026

Annandale $236m BTR Tower Approved for Essential Workers

January 12, 2026

383-Apartment BTR Scheme Proposed for George Street Site

November 29, 2025

$400m Build-to-Rent Twin Towers Proposed for Parramatta CBD

September 1, 2025

Landcom Targets WestConnex Site for Key Worker Housing

August 26, 2025

Coronation Doubles BTR Yield at St Peters Precinct 75 Site

August 25, 2025

$176m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Crows Nest TOD Precinct

August 11, 2025

510 BTR Units Approved for Stockland’s North Ryde Project

July 21, 2025

Chatswood’s $117m BTR Tower Approved After IPC Review

July 20, 2025

Office Plans Scrapped for Build-to-Rent Over Crows Nest Station

July 8, 2025

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Built to Rent

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

Annandale $236m BTR Tower Approved for Essential Workers

383-Apartment BTR Scheme Proposed for George Street Site

$400m Build-to-Rent Twin Towers Proposed for Parramatta CBD

Landcom Targets WestConnex Site for Key Worker Housing

Coronation Doubles BTR Yield at St Peters Precinct 75 Site

$176m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Crows Nest TOD Precinct

510 BTR Units Approved for Stockland’s North Ryde Project

Chatswood’s $117m BTR Tower Approved After IPC Review

Office Plans Scrapped for Build-to-Rent Over Crows Nest Station

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

Annandale $236m BTR Tower Approved for Essential Workers

383-Apartment BTR Scheme Proposed for George Street Site

$400m Build-to-Rent Twin Towers Proposed for Parramatta CBD

Landcom Targets WestConnex Site for Key Worker Housing

Coronation Doubles BTR Yield at St Peters Precinct 75 Site

$176m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Crows Nest TOD Precinct

510 BTR Units Approved for Stockland’s North Ryde Project

Chatswood’s $117m BTR Tower Approved After IPC Review

Office Plans Scrapped for Build-to-Rent Over Crows Nest Station

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