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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Accor appointed as Freecity’s living sector partner

The hospitality giant has made its first move into the Australian rental living with the new appointment.
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Active Utilities acquires Frasers’ energy business

Bea Patel -
The acquisition follows Active Utilities' integration with Savant Energy and Watts Energy, and will now manage over 100,000 meter points.
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Cushman & Wakefield brings potential BTR site to market

Amy Johnson -
Expressions of interest have opened for one of Melbourne’s most prominent urban renewal opportunities.
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Weave Living acquires first Sydney BTR

Amy Johnson -
Weave Living has made its foray into Australia with its debut acquisition in the under-supplied inner-city rental housing market in Sydney.
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Investa, JR West and Sotetsu partner to deliver Sydney scheme

Amy Johnson -
The partnership will deliver Investa’s first studio living scheme that will deliver new apartments and associated amenities.
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Gard Property lists approved South Brisbane development site

Bea Patel -
The development at Boundary Street offers the potential for 154 units or taller 50-storey scheme in a sought-after lifestyle precinct.
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Aware Super nears Brunswick & Co BTR deal

Amy Johnson -
Aware Super will potentially reach a significant milestone within Australia’s Build to Rent sector at Brunswick & Co.
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The Global Living Company acquires David Phillips Australia

Bea Patel -
Dubai-based company - The Global Living Company – has acquired David Phillips Australia to power next phase of growth.
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Echelon Planning joins Urbis

Amy Johnson -
Building on a long-standing relationship, Echelon Planning will help bolster Urbis’ urban renewal and planning presence.
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AYMCI and Knight Frank bring potential BTR site to market

Amy Johnson -
Zone 3CD has been identified as an ideal site for either Build to Rent or Build to Sell development strategies for Sydney’s housing market.
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