When Victoria’s recent planning reforms were announced, section 173 agreements were referred to more than once. So, we thought we’d have UPco Associate Director Sarah Thomas explain what they actually are, and how they affect those looking to buy and develop land. First thing’s first. What is a section 173 agreement? Section 173 agreements (s173 […]

Faced with conflicting planning policies and vocal local objectors, we had our work cut out for us with Victoria Hill – but as ever, UPco was undeterred! UPco Associate Genevieve Kour explains what made this residential project unique, and the challenges our project team had to overcome to deliver its vision. The project in a […]

At UPco, we’re fortunate to have built long-term relationships with some wonderful clients – including the team at Hamton Property Group, a Melbourne developer with around $4 billion of completed and current projects, known for the ambition and excellence of its work. We spoke to Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Paul Hameister OAM, about what he […]

The Victorian Government has released its much anticipated Housing Statement, outlining a number of reforms to help address the issues of housing supply and affordability. We’ve pulled together this overview to explain what these changes mean, and how they may affect our development partners in Victoria. By way of background Victoria will deliver 800,000 new […]