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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.

Aerial view of high-rise buildings and urban development in Parramatta, Sydney, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Parramatta Build-to-Rent Skyscraper Approved at 60 Storeys

June 23, 2025

TE2’s 60-storey build-to-rent tower in Parramatta CBD has been approved, unlocking a major mixed-use development site.

Rendered street view of the proposed Novus Build-to-Rent tower in Chatswood, showing two-level podium with retail, people walking, and trees.

Novus’ $163m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Chatswood CBD

May 7, 2025

Novus proposes a $163m Build-to-Rent tower in Chatswood, delivering 260 apartments and retail near the city’s major transport hub.

Architectural rendering of The Timberyards development in Marrickville, showing a modern multi-story residential complex with warm-toned brick facades, large balconies, and rooftop terraces. The entrance features a large sculptural archway with integrated public art, leading into a well-lit open courtyard with greenery and communal spaces. Pedestrians and cyclists are seen moving along landscaped pathways, activating the surrounding streetscape.

$665M Marrickville Rental Precinct Opens for Public Exhibition

February 25, 2025

A $665 million urban renewal project is proposed for Marrickville, with The Timberyards by RTL Co. now on public exhibition.

A conceptual architectural rendering of a high-rise mixed-use development featuring three modern towers with green terraces and glass facades. The design incorporates landscaped podium levels and integrates greenery throughout the structures. The towers are set in an urban environment with wide streets, pedestrian pathways, and surrounding low-rise buildings.

Macquarie Exchange Set for $770M Residential Overhaul

February 17, 2025

A new residential and mixed-use development has been proposed for Macquarie Exchange next to Macquarie Park Metro.

ender of the Westmead Innovation Quarter Stage 3 development featuring a modern 15-storey building with green façade accents, retail spaces at ground level, and residential apartments above, set against a twilight cityscape.

Final Stage of Westmead Innovation Quarter Gets Green Light

February 13, 2025

The Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure has approved the $180m Westmead Innovation Quarter Stage 3 (Westmead iQ3).

An aerial view of Camperdown, showcasing a proposed mixed-use build-to-rent development. The image highlights the surrounding urban landscape, including residential and commercial buildings, green spaces, and key infrastructure.

Landcom’s Camperdown Project to Address Housing Crisis

February 10, 2025

The NSW Government, in partnership with Landcom, is driving a $450 million initiative to provide affordable housing for essential workers.

A 3D architectural rendering of a proposed 54-storey Build-to-Rent tower at 815 Pacific Highway, Chatswood. The high-rise building is highlighted in color against a grayscale cityscape, showing its scale compared to surrounding structures. The rendering includes green rooftop spaces and landscaped areas at the podium level, with nearby streets, parks, and existing buildings visible.

Too Tall for Chatswood? Council Slams 54-Storey Tower Plan

January 30, 2025

A proposed 54-storey Build-to-Rent (BTR) development at 815 Pacific Highway, Chatswood has met strong opposition from Willoughby Council.

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Built to Rent

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

Parramatta Build-to-Rent Skyscraper Approved at 60 Storeys

Novus’ $163m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Chatswood CBD

$665M Marrickville Rental Precinct Opens for Public Exhibition

Macquarie Exchange Set for $770M Residential Overhaul

Final Stage of Westmead Innovation Quarter Gets Green Light

Landcom’s Camperdown Project to Address Housing Crisis

Too Tall for Chatswood? Council Slams 54-Storey Tower Plan

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

Parramatta Build-to-Rent Skyscraper Approved at 60 Storeys

Novus’ $163m Build-to-Rent Tower Proposed for Chatswood CBD

$665M Marrickville Rental Precinct Opens for Public Exhibition

Macquarie Exchange Set for $770M Residential Overhaul

Final Stage of Westmead Innovation Quarter Gets Green Light

Landcom’s Camperdown Project to Address Housing Crisis

Too Tall for Chatswood? Council Slams 54-Storey Tower Plan

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