In Episode 17 of the CBRE Beyond the Portfolio Podcast, Ingrid Filmer is joined by Yosh Mendis and development experts Trent Hobart and Will Carman to unpack Australia’s booming development landscape and the launch of CBRE’s District campaign, the first of its kind to bring the full breadth of development opportunities across Australia to market in one place. From Queensland’s Land Activation Program and the state government’s masterplan sites at Hamilton Northshore, to Melbourne’s thriving build-to-rent sector and a shovel-ready subdivision site in Geelong set to deliver up to 1,000 premium homes, this episode covers it all. The duo break down the key differences between build-to-rent and build-to-sell, how interest rates are reshaping deal structures, and why cities like Brisbane and Geelong are attracting serious attention from local, interstate and international developers. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or simply understand where the smart development money is moving in 2026, this is your inside look.

Tune in for the full breakdown of what happened this year and where the smart money’s heading next.

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