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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February Policies and Advocacy Update
Welcome to our new monthly update, where we link you the latest property and construction policies and advocacy news!
Introducing Bluebird’s DO MORE Series
Introducing Bluebird’s DO MORE in sustainability series. As an industry there’s always the opportunity for us to do more. Incremental changes that promote innovation and sustainable development that will deliver better environmental and community outcomes.
Canungra Master Planned Retirement Community DA Lodgement
Things are progressing well on our Canungra lifestyle project, with the Development Application lodging in late 2020. The large 23-hectare parcel sits within the small and tight-knit community of Canungra in the Gold Coast’s hinterlands, and so we knew going into the DA process we would need to do a lot of work with the community to educate them on what the project proposes.
January 2021 Construction Update
We are excited to update you on the construction progress of some of our outstanding projects across the month of January 2021.
January Policies and Advocacy Update
Welcome to our new monthly update, where we link you the latest property and construction policies and advocacy news!
Bluebird Appointed to CW Corp Sunnybank Childcare Centre
2021 has started of with a bang and the Bluebird team are working across some amazing projects, including our newest appointment, a 773sqm Childcare Centre in Sunnybank. This is the second project with CW Corp and we will be working in both a Development Advisory and Development Management capacity.
The Bluebird 2021 Vision
Over the past two years, Bluebird has demonstrated that we have a different approach to development, which allows us to deliver exceptional projects with exceptional people, while also leading and inspiring others to do more for the industry. As we continue on this journey we are excited to share with you our VISION, MISSION, PLAN, and GOALS for 2021.
Bluebird Year in Review 2020
20 has been a year full of many wins and many lessons. We were grateful to work with many incredible teams we hope that 2021 brings us the opportunity to work with more of you.
November Market Update
Read through our November update. The property market continues to soar in demand, with no sign of slowing down!
November Construction Update
We are excited to update you on the construction progress of some of our outstanding projects across the month of November.
Bluebird Appointed to Luciana, St Lucia
Bluebird are delighted to announce our appointment as Development Manager and Superintendent to a boutique collection of 11 premier attached residences Luciana by CW Corp. Capturing the best in lifestyle living, framed by the stunning views west to Mt Coot-tha, these three and four-bedroom homes present unparalleled luxury living in the desirable suburb of St Lucia.
Spotlight on our Management Team
We feel it’s important in getting to know our business that our clients also get to know the minds behind the operation. Today we are talking to Riye and Claire, Co-Founders and Partners at Bluebird, about what makes a successful project and how Bluebird are paving the way toward a new breed of development.
October Construction Update
We are excited to update you on the construction progress of some of our outstanding projects across the month of October.
October Market Update
October felt like a truly joyful month as we watched our friends in Melbourne emerge from their lengthy lockdown. The property market returned in kind with a huge increase in buyer sentiment, a surge in listings and the national home value index returning to positive gains.
How to Supersize Your Project’s Potential
Over budget? Delays in your program? Variations coming in hard and fast? The construction phase is not only the most expensive part of your project; it carries the most risk, leading people go grey much earlier than they should.
Building Community Trust In Property Development
Developers need to reconnect with local communities to drive better outcomes at a neighbourhood level. Communities by their very nature are interconnected and ever changing. As such, property development cannot happen in isolation and there are always numerous stakeholders who are impacted along the way.
Bluebird Appointed to 23h Masterplanned Development Site in Canungra
Bluebird is excited to announce our appointment as Project Manager for a new 23-hectare masterplanned site in beautiful Canungra. We will be assisting the Gold Coast Developer with their development strategy, Development Applications, community engagement, and the overall delivery of this exciting project.
September Construction Update
We are excited to update you on the construction progress of some of our favourite projects across the month of September. These local builders are really pinning their ears back and pushing forward despite the pandemic!
September Market Update
In six of the eight capital cities, September saw a turn around in market sentiment. Consumer confidence is increasing, new listings rose, and six of the capital cities recorded rises in home values during the month. Are people forgetting we are meant to be in a recession?
