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Bluebird Year in Review - 2022
Bluebird’s Year in Review 2021. It has been an extremely rewarding year for the Bluebird Team! Read more!
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Focus on Preparedness
At Bluebird, we're constantly reviewing market positioning and opportunities. There's no sign of the heightened demand slowing down, so focus on preparedness for your development opportunities in advance plus more.
What makes a ‘Good Developer’?
This month, we are over the moon to report that impact assessable apartment project we’ve been involved within inner-Brisbane has been approved, without appeal. This may not be incredibly newsworthy in some locations, however, for New Farm it’s an outcome we are proud to have achieved…
Back to the Future - Exploring What’s Next
A leasing specialist, a lawyer, a corporate affairs manager, a recruiter and two property developers walk into a room. What happens next is the magic of Future Directions…
That first meeting of minds in a Property Council committee room can be a daunting experience. But there’s no better way to forge strong networks and contribute to the property industry’s strategic direction. Just ask these six rising stars – Sarah Dixon, Mel Pikos, Claire O’Rourke, Riye Arai-Coupe, Marton Volep and Laura Gahan – who met nearly a decade ago as members of Queensland’s Future Directions committee…
Bluebird EOFY Results
Over the last 12 months, we are proud that Bluebird has continued to grow and evolve as a company and a brand. We launched the new look of our brand, encapsulating the progression we have made. As a business, we've expanded our staff as well as taking on 14 new clients. We have continued to pursue Development Done Differently and feel that our FY19/20 reflects this.
We are delighted to share with you our End of Financial Year statistics. Over the past 12 months, we are proud to have been involved in 20 new projects, accounting for 2154 dwellings and with a total end value over $1.2 billion! …Read more
Outsourcing or Up-Sourcing?
One of the numerous outcomes of COVID-19 has been the need for businesses to reduce overheads and offer flexible working arrangements. So as the world moves to flexibility, why shouldn’t the property industry? And one of the best and most financially beneficial ways to do this is through outsourcing.
Attention landowners! The Bluebird team are looking for development sites.
We are actively looking for sites for our clients who are ready to buy.
We are looking for medium to high density residential development sites in the inner city in Brisbane, for apartments or townhouses.
Why every project needs a Development Manager and how they bolster your DA.
We often get asked – “Why is the Development Application process so frustrating and difficult?” And our answer is always – “It doesn’t have to be!”
Development applications can be rewarding and relatively quick if you know how to navigate your way through the process.
Queensland’s Residential Developers Upbeat Despite Headwinds
Keep calm, and communicate: that’s the general consensus from some of Brisbane’s private residential developers on how to manage the uncertainty surrounding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Covid-19 downturn has had an undeniably dramatic impact on agent activity and listings volumes in residential real estate, prompting sobering speculation about the impact of the pandemic on Australia’s residential market.
How the Government & RBA are supporting the Economy and Financial System in Response to the COVID-19
This past month, the Federal Government has turned to support jobs, incomes and businesses at an extraordinary level, and Parliament has passed a record number of bills in response to the COVID-19 impact. The RBA has dropped interest rates to a record low, and has also implemented quantitative easing in Australia for the first time…
Certainty in an Uncertain Time – Be Market Ready
Be Ahead of the Curve for When the Market Recovers
Do you have a site that needs Development Approval?
Do you need a new strategy to drive your project forward?
Is your DA no longer suitable for current market conditions?
Be market-ready and have the first-mover advantage!
Certainty in an Uncertain Time – The Importance of a Construction Superintendent
What We Are Seeing
During these challenging times, the role of a Construction Superintendent is now more important than ever for the success of a project.
We’re seeing a lot of concern in the market when it comes to the impact of COVID-19 on construction sites.
What happens if the Government enforces a lockdown and sites close?
What happens if supply chains breakdown from USA, Europe and China?
What is the risk to your project?
2020 Queensland Local Government Elections – Make Your Vote Count
Queensland’s local government elections are only days away and while many voters have submitted postal votes, questions remain about each candidate’s policies and how they will impact the property industry.
The New Reality of Plan Sealing
Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen projects taking months to achieve Plan Sealing through Council – causing developers to haemorrhage money while they’re at peak debt. So we chatted to our friends at Wolter Consulting Group, to understand what can be done to achieve a smoother process and save our clients from financial stress.
Bluebird is part of the TUD Residential Development Summit
On Friday the 27th of March, our very own Bluebird, Riye Arai-Coupe, will be speaking at The Urban Developer’s Brisbane Residential Development Summit. Riye will be one of the panelists sharing her perspective on how we at Bluebird are navigating the upcoming year, in a candid conversation titled The Developer’s Crystal Ball.
Council Infrastructure Charges Finally Made Public
Queensland’s Councils are now required to publicly disclose the amount of Infrastructure Charges they collect from developers and where that money is being spent. Announced by Planning Minister Cameron Dick last September, the amendment to the legislation will help create much needed transparency between the council, the developer and the community.
2019 – Our Year in Review!
From the team here at Bluebird Property Partners, we wish you and your family a great break over the Holiday Season.
Thank you for a great year and we look forward to kicking more goals with you in 2020!
Brisbane’s $15 Billion Makeover
Brisbane is growing up! Everywhere we turn, we can see the $15-billion makeover taking place. Who would have thought we would finally see Brissie stepping out of the shadow of Melbourne and Sydney! By the end of 2026, Brisbanites will be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment, lifestyle, living choices and transportation.
