News
At Bluebird, we pride ourselves on staying up to date with news and trends that directly affect the property and development industry.
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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
June Market Wrap - What’s Happening in SE QLD?
Overall, the broad theme through the month of June was a mixture of resilience and recovery.
Buying and selling activity was heavily impacted in April, but the month of May saw this trend reverse in line with a flattening of the virus curve, easing social distancing measures and improving consumer sentiment. As more vendors have tested the market, listing figures suggest more buyers are also coming to the market, indicated by the strong absorption of new stock….Read more
New Appointment! And the Importance of Community Engagement.
Over the past month, the team at Bluebird has been head down on a new project on Brisbane’s southside, assisting in the development and execution of a Development Approval & Community Engagement Strategy. We’re excited to be part of the project team, despite the challenges jumping in midway through the DA process and Public Notification period…Read more
The Age of Emmeline
We are thrilled to advise that in June, local Brisbane builder Infinitec commenced construction on the premium apartment development, Emmeline on Elizabeth, Rosalie.
Designed by award-winning architect Mason Cowle of Ellivo, the development comprises six 3-bedroom apartments and a fully renovated Queenslander. Mason, an inner-west local who was so taken with the location and design, purchased one of the seven owner-occupier residences…Read more
Stimulus To Stimulate
Are your projects ready for a market resurgence?
There is a range of stimulus packages currently being proposed to stimulate the property industry. It’s never been a better time to ensure you are shovel ready to take advantage of the guaranteed market surge that will follow.
The Housing Institute of Australia estimates that half a million Australian jobs in the building and construction sector are at risk if there is a reduction in new home construction…Read More
PIF - Homeless Youth Fundraiser
We are thrilled to support the Property Industry Foundations newest fundraiser feeding homeless youth through COVID-19.
May Market Wrap Up
This months market wrap up focuses on the impacts of COVID-19 to the Australian Economy, the Australian Property Market and its effects globally. We also highlight that there is absolutely a light at the end of the tunnel.
When we compare Australia’s response to COVID-19 to other nations globally, it’s clear how well our Government’s hardline stance paid off…Read more
You can’t stop progress - Construction Update
We are thrilled to update you on the progress of two sites that have been powering through construction, while the world has been navigating lockdown.
Bluebird Appointment – Development Approval & Community Acceptance Strategy
This month, the Bluebird team have commenced work to assist a new client in improving their chances for a planning approval on a new impact assessable mixed-use development located on Brisbane’s Southside.
Bluebird + The Urban Developer Residential vSummit
Our very own Riye Arai-Coupe was invited to speak at the Urban Developer Residential vSummit to discuss “The developer crystal ball: What lies ahead for the residential sector?”.
Brisbane City Council Election Recap
On the 28th of March 2020 Brisbane residents voted to elect their new Council, Civic Cabinet and Committee representatives.
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.
April Market Wrap Up
The Market Wrap this month is focussed on the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian economy and the property industry. While the full effects of the shutdown will not be known for many months, we have been encouraged by the unprecedented level of Government stimulus and the country’s response to flatten the curve…
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…
Driftwood, Cotton Tree – Only 1 Apartment Left !!
Sales have gone incredibly well at Driftwood, Cotton Tree and there is only one apartment remaining in this superb building.
Designed by Blackburne Jackson Architects, Driftwood is a boutique development comprising ten stylish and spacious apartments across five levels. Set one block back from the Maroochy River and Cotton Tree Esplanade, Driftwood offers views of the ocean, Mt Coolum and surrounding parklands…
Bluebird Appointed on Driftwood, Cotton Tree
Bluebird Property Partners has been appointed as Superintendent & Development Manager for a new apartment project on the Sunshine Coast. Driftwood, Cotton Tree is a boutique development offering just ten architecturally designed apartments, set close to the Maroochy River. Click here to learn more.
Over the years, we’ve worked with some renowned developers and know how to manage every part of a development to ensure it’s success. We love working with developers who are progressive, innovate and deliver high quality projects that stand the test of 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!
