Greater Melbourne Residential Developer Summit
A one-day conference exploring the development of apartments and new communities.
About the event
As Melbourne’s housing market contends with shifting demographics, economic headwinds and a tightening policy landscape, the city’s residential developers are navigating a new era of complexity—and opportunity.
The Urban Developer’s Residential Developer Summit is the leading event for those at the forefront of this transformation.
Bringing together some of the industry’s most active and influential developers—from boutique apartments builders to large-scale masterplanned community creators—this one-day summit will explore how the development sector is adapting to new demand patterns, cost pressures, planning reform and market uncertainty.
From capital constraints and feasibility challenges to evolving buyer expectations and the future of medium-density living, the program will unpack the critical forces reshaping how and where Melbourne lives.
Attendees will hear directly from the developers shaping the city’s suburbs and skyline, as well as the strategists and advisors helping them navigate the cycle.
Details
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Zinc at Federation Square, Melbourne
- 8.30 am – 4.00 pm AEST
- 250 + C-Suite Professionals
- TUD+ Member: $370 + GST
- Non-member: $495 + GST
Speakers
Richard Temlett
National Executive Director – Research
Charter Keck Cramer
Richard Temlett is the National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer, where he leads evidence-based insights that shape Australia’s residential property development strategies.
With a strong track record advising developers, investors and government, Richard is known for translating complex market data into actionable outcomes. He is the host of Precisely Property, Charter Keck Cramer’s research podcast, and a respected voice across industry events and media.
Sarah Bloom
General Manager – Development VIC
Frasers Property
Sarah Bloom is General Manager – Development Victoria at Frasers Property Australia, overseeing the delivery of major residential and mixed-use communities across the state.
With more than 25 years of experience in the property industry, Sarah has held senior roles across the business, including State Manager – Medium Density Housing and Development Director – Built Form. She led the landmark Carlton Housing Redevelopment, the largest public-private housing renewal project in Victoria.
Andrew Welsh
Founder and Managing Director
Wel.co
Andrew Welsh is the Founder and Managing Director of Wel.Co, a national property group delivering masterplanned communities and residential projects across Australia. Since launching the business in 2014, Andrew has built a diverse development pipeline spanning land subdivisions, medium-density housing and mixed-use precincts in key growth corridors.
With a background as a professional AFL player turned developer, Andrew brings a competitive edge, team-first leadership style and sharp commercial instinct to every project. Under his direction, Wel.Co continues to deliver considered, community-focused outcomes—shaping the future of liveable, connected neighbourhoods across Victoria, Queensland and beyond.
Eric Loi
Managing Director
Prime Edition
Eric Loi is the Managing Director of Prime Edition, a Melbourne-based development group known for delivering high-end residential projects that combine architectural integrity with construction excellence.
With a background in structural engineering, Eric began his career with leading firms before co-developing the modular construction venture Unitised Building alongside architect Nonda Katsalidis. His transition into development has seen him lead standout projects such as Como Toorak and Avoca Street, South Yarra.
With a sharp design sensibility and deep market insight, Eric oversees every stage of the development lifecycle and is also a Partner at Melbourne construction firm Henny.
Bruce Harper
Executive General Manager, Acting General Manager VIC
AVID Property Group
Bruce Harper brings over 40 years of experience to his strategic leadership role, guiding national consistency and innovation across a diverse development portfolio.
Having held CEO and senior executive positions in both the public and private sectors, Bruce brings a rare depth of knowledge spanning planning, governance and project delivery. A former President of the Property Council of Australia (Queensland), he has served on numerous government and industry advisory boards and is currently a Board Advisor for the Property Industry Foundation (Queensland).
Bruce’s expertise continues to shape corporate strategy and elevate best practice across the property sector.
Sue Zhang
Founder and Managing Director
Planning & Property Partners
Sue is a highly regarded planning professional with extensive experience across both strategic and statutory planning in urban and regional contexts. With deep expertise in the Victorian planning system, she regularly represents private and public sector clients as an advocate at VCAT, known for her solution-focused approach and strong communication skills.
Sue brings a clear understanding of the challenges facing developers and consistently delivers outcomes that exceed expectations.
Joel Bowman
Senior Economist
Domain
Lachlan Gibson
Director
Angle
Lachie Gibson is a Director at Angle, a Melbourne-based development firm known for its design-led approach to residential and mixed-use projects. With a background in commercial real estate and a deep appreciation for architecture, Lachie brings a rare blend of market insight and creative vision to the development process.
He plays a key role in identifying sites, shaping partnerships and steering the delivery of projects that push boundaries—both aesthetically and commercially. Under his leadership, Angle has delivered a series of highly considered developments that reflect a commitment to quality, community and long-term value.
Bill McWilliams
Chief Investment Officer
MaxCap
Bill leads MaxCap Group’s National Investment team in Australia, overseeing investment strategy, capital partnerships, and the structuring and negotiation of transactions.
With more than 20 years’ experience in institutional banking and credit, Bill has held senior leadership roles at National Australia Bank, where he was instrumental in building high-performing teams across the Institutional and Business Bank. He also brings direct credit and compliance experience from roles at NAB and Deutsche Bank in London.
Elissa Loh-Brown
Associate
Legacy Project Management
Kurtis Prescott
Associate Director
Mitchell Brandtman
Kurtis Prescott is an Associate Director at Mitchell Brandtman, specialising in strategic cost planning and construction cost management across the full project lifecycle.
With deep expertise in feasibility analysis, design estimating, tender evaluations and variation assessments, Kurtis is a trusted advisor to developers, contractors and financiers. His work spans residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, delivering tailored, data-driven insights that balance design ambition with financial viability.
Tim Hyland
National Strategy Manager, Transactions and Advisory
RPM Group
Tim joined RPM in 2011 as Research Manager, responsible for RPM’s research and GIS mapping capabilities.
Now, as National Strategy Manager in RPM’s Transactions & Advisory team, Tim works across Australia to identify strategic land opportunities, assess the feasibility of proposed developments, and drive RPM’s expansion into new markets.
Tim provides research backed advice to both landowners and developers to guide them in their decision-making processes and his work spans all asset classes, including greenfield, infill, commercial and industrial land.
James Saunders
Senior Development Manager
Yourland
James Saunders has been with YourLand for over four years, leading sustainability initiatives across the business, specifically Society 1056. He implements various sustainable practices while maintaining commercial focus at YourLand.
As a member of the UDIA Innovation, Sustainability and Technology Committee, James aims to create enhanced communities aligned with YourLand’s corporate values, balancing sustainability through stakeholder engagement and economic efficiency. His objectives include expanding sustainability implementation and providing education regarding innovative development methodologies.
James Maitland
Managing Partner
Salvo Property
James has more than 20 years’ experience in property development and global investment management. He has overseen more than $3.5 billion of developments across multiple asset classing including 4,000 apartments and 200,000m² of retail and office space.
James has been Managing Partner at Salvo Property Group for almost 15 years and is responsible for group performance, strategic pipeline growth and day-to-day operations. James applies a disciplined, ‘creative analytical’ and agile approach to investing in and growing Salvo’s development portfolio.
Salvo is a leading property development company specialising in transformative medium, high density and mixed-use projects throughout inner Melbourne. Its development pipeline totals more than $3 billion, which will deliver 4,120 residences over the coming decade.
Tom Howgate
Director
Kincrest
Tom is a Director at Kincrest, bringing hands-on experience across town planning, construction, and development to lead the delivery of the group’s residential, retail, hotel, and commercial projects.
With a career spanning roles at some of Australia’s most respected property businesses—including as Development Director at BPM—Tom has a deep understanding of the full development lifecycle. His strategic approach and multi-sector expertise underpin Kincrest’s ability to deliver considered, design-led projects that respond to market demand and create lasting value.
Jarrod Sanfilippo
Group CEO and Managing Director
Burbank Group
Jarrod Sanfilippo is Group CEO of the Burbank Group, a diversified national property and construction business operating across residential, commercial, finance and development sectors.
Since joining the family business over 20 years ago, Jarrod has led the expansion of Burbank into one of Australia’s most recognised homebuilders, overseeing the delivery of more than 27,000 homes, 500 townhouses and 250 apartments nationwide.
With a background in engineering and a hands-on understanding of every stage of the building process, Jarrod continues to drive innovation—most notably through the launch of HomeX, a world-first virtual housing platform.
Adam Coff
Founder & Managing Director
Coff Property
Adam Coff is the Managing Director and Founder of Coff Property, established in 2021 when he was 34 years old. With a degree in Property Development from Deakin University, he has built a distinguished career managing the entire project cycle—from end-to-end acquisitions and feasibility studies to innovative design execution and Construction.
Adam began his career in the healthcare sector as the Development Manager then Director, overseeing projects in nursing homes and retirement living, before transitioning to the private sector as a Development Manager working on of some of the country’s most luxury residential developments.
Today, he oversees approximately $80 million of developments under management and construction, ranging from A-grade commercial office projects to luxury housing developments in areas such as Prahran and Elsternwick, Victoria. Additionally, Adam brings extensive experience working with large private equity firms, non-bank lenders, and forging joint ventures with some of Australia’s largest private credit institutions.
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Program at a glance
Keynote | The Big Picture
Panel | Apartments in Focus
Panel | New Communities in Focus
Presentation | Local Planning Frameworks
Presentation | What do Buyers Want?
Panel | Feasibilities in Focus
Case Study | Detail, Context, Respect: Designing residential buildings for place
Case Study | Navigating the Cycle: Launching, selling out, funding and building in a challenging market
Case Study | Society1056: A low-impact, habitat-healthy and pedestrian-friendly community
Fireside Chat | In Conversation With An Industry Pioneer
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